MISSES’/MISSES’ PETITE TOP AND TUNIC: Top or tunic (loose-fitting through bust) has tuck variations, and back zipper. A: armhole bands. B: collar, self-lined sleeves. C: stitched hem on sleeves. A,B,C: narrow hem. B,D: collar band. Purchased bias tape finishes neckline A,C and armholes D.
I decided to make this top solely based upon the view B picture, I love it! I’ve never made a peter pan collar and I have always wanted to. I also loved the fact that there is a sew-a-long video with this pattern. The video is actually really great and has tons of helpful tips. I love that Professor Pincushion (seriously, how cute is that name?!) really walks you through everything, even how to read the pattern, sizing, etc. I highly recommend it and it’s great for anyone just learning how to sew.
I typically don’t wear shirts that are tight around the neck because I have poor posture and they always feel like they are choking me. While making this I made sure to adjust for that. I added about an inch to the back pattern piece and took away a little on the front. I have to say that it actually fits me really well, no choking! I didn’t think to add to the actual collar – that’s why there is a little gap in the back and some extra random black fabric. Oh well!
Guinness always has to be in pictures 🙂
I have no clue wtf is going on with my hair
I used the same stretch sateen that I’ve used in 101 other garments. I can’t help it though, it’s my ALL TIME FAVORITE FABRIC! Just in case you want to buy it: Daytime Drama – Dot Black & White Sateen. It has the perfect amount of stretch and looks super expensive in person.
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I think it turned out really great. I decided against sleeves and just used extra wide black bias tape instead. The black really outlines it and makes it “pop”. I’m also thinking about adding some belt loops because a skinny black belt would look fantastic with it. The only down side is that I feel like I school teacher wearing it, I guess I’m a little more used to showing my chest LOL.
Either way, great pattern and very simple!
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WOW AMY I LOVE IT…you did a great job…looks good on you. Your so pretty and love the grand doggie…lol
Love Mom..
Aww thanks Mom <3 I love you!!
What a gorgeous top! And fabric too! It looks lovely on you! A real lovely fit. I absolutely love Peter Pan collars I’d love to have a go at making this top! I’ve just began sewing and a little blog writing about the couple of things I’ve made so far it’s called wwwglitterandicecream.com . Love Rachel.
This is great for beginners – the tutorial video helps out a bunch! I’ll go check out your blog now!
Your top is gorgeous! I really like the tucks instead of darts. Your fabric is great, and how can anybody not love a Peter Pan collar! And off I go to look up the pattern…
I thought the tucks were a different spin and I like it. Make sure you blog about it if you make it, I love your blog 🙂
LOVE this top- such a cute shape and looks extra good on account of the polka dots! Such nice construction too 🙂
Polka dots make everything better 😀
Super cute! I was on the fence about purchasing this pattern until I googled and found your post. Love the polka dots. Great job!
Thanks! I do like the shirt and it’s pretty simple to make. Let me know when you make it!
That is such a cute pattern…I love the fabric you chose to make it out of!
Thanks so much! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it… that’s why I have 10 posts of different things I’ve made with this fabric LOL
The top is adorable! I love your site
thanks so much!