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Hey old friends. Hey cold friends. Are you freezing in this Fall weather yet? Yeah. Me too.
Today is an exciting post for me because a little bit ago I applied to be a brand ambassador for the pattern website Go To Patterns. This pattern site is run by Andrea Pannell who designs patterns herself, recognize this Parisian top? #swoon. Anyway, the whole premise of the site is that all the patterns are reviewed for quality to be sure that you're getting an awesome pattern so you know you're getting your money's worth! No more fear of buying a dud. ;) They have tons of patterns on the site, women's, men's, children's, home dec, and even plushies. Check them out - Andrea has a great selection and it's continuously growing!
For my first pattern I chose the Natalie Top designed by Liola Patterns.
(Here I am 36 years from today. Aka, my mom ;) Love you Mary Lou.)
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| Doesn't she have crazy long hair? I've never seen it shorter than her butt. :) |
The Natalie top is a long sleeve top with a center front detail, optional pocket and button tab sleeves.
I opted to go without the pocket as my fabric was rather busy.
This was my first time using rayon and boy was it way more difficult to work with than expected! The actual sewing was easy but trying to line the fabric back up with the pattern piece to mark the sleeve notches and button tab placement, phew! The fabric can take on almost any shape. It's very... stretchy is a non-stretchy way.
The Natalie Top was a great, well explained sew. Simple pattern pieces, the sleeves are not cut on the fold, which is great. The neck has a simple facing piece that makes the finished top look store bought. The button tabs are a really cute detail, too. This is sewn in a medium on top blended to a large - which probably wasn't necessary seeing as the top has substantial ease built it.
The finished garment is pretty and comfortable if I do say so myself. I almost kept it ;) If I were to make it again though I would shorten the arms, I didn't even measure her arms which was a total rookie mistake on my part. They are a little longer than I'd prefer with the cuffs almost reaching her wrist when I think they should be more "just below elbow length", but mom is blinded by "my kid is awesome" syndrome and she doesn't seem to mind at all. <3
I see lots of people saying that button holes scare them. Well, they don't scare me, they are a little frustrating though. You can see here that it's not perfectly in line. But it is what it is.
It's a little difficult to see the detail on the front of the shirt as it's so patterned, but you can pull it out a little bit here!
I'm very satisfied with this sew, and so is my mom. It will be perfect for work as she's a tax preparer and needs professional attire.
P.S. Mom, Thank you for being my model! These pictures turned out great. <3
Details:
Pattern: The Natalie Top $14 at Go To Patterns
Fabric: Rayon from Califabrics - on sale for 5.99/yard for 1.5 yards = $8.49
Notions: Thread $.50
Buttons: Left over from previous project
Total estimated cost: $8.99
I received the Natalie pattern from Go To Patterns for free as part of the Brand Ambassador program. All opinions on this pattern and Go To Patterns are my own. I do receive a small commission if you purchase from the Go To Patterns site that I've linked, it helps me buy more fabric, needles, and coffee.
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