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Simplicity 4020–Green Batwing Top

Another new style for me…


The fabric is a bamboo jersey that I think works pretty well for this design – very soft and drapey. I would have guessed that I wouldn’t have liked all that fabric between my arms and my body, but I didn’t really notice it.

Before cutting the fabric, I added 2” in length to the sleeves and 1.5” in length to the bodice front and back. While  putting the top together, the only sizing change I made was to decrease the circumference of the cuffs by 1.5”. They were much too big for my wrists and slid down over my hands, looking very sloppy.


I wasn’t all that impressed with the neckline of the top. I bound it instead of applying a neckband like the pattern suggests, but I’m still not very excited about how it sits on me. It shifts around and I feel like I need to readjust it too much. When I wore it with a scarf, it didn’t bother me.


The skirt in the picture at the top is also a recent make, but I’ll have more to say about that later.
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  1. Oxana Bolgova (B.Oxy)January 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    You look wonderful!
    And the new style suits you!

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  2. Leslie January 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I came across your blog on someone's list of links and love your sewing projects! This looks like such a pretty top and it's tempting me to try one with sleeves like that. I also LOVE your owl sweater. I'm knitting my first sweater (it's a shrug though) right now and hoping it comes out right.

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  3. Auset's Stitched TreasuresJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I like it. I'll have to revisit this pattern. You've done a wonderful job.
    Angela

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  4. Ann Made StudioJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love your outfit. The scarf looks really nice too and I would love to try jersey bamboo!

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  5. RuthJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    The top looks great on you. Oh, and I love the scarf, too!

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  6. MushyWearJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This style and color looks great on you! It's so fun to try something new and even more fun when it works out! I think the scarf with this is a great idea too.

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