New Look 6096 Version Deux

A few posts ago I showed a maxi dress from this pattern.  I've since made 2 other versions. Such a delight to make anything that doesn't involve zips and buttons.  I'm pretty happy with this version, though it is a little baggy around the bust - surprising I know.  

The material, bought at Lincraft, had been earmarked for a top quite some time ago, but I just couldn't commit to a pattern.  Plus it does have a school uniform whiff about it so I was a bit on the fence about what pattern would work best for it.  Anyway it's a lovely cotton fabric with a bit of weight to it. 

Generally a good pattern to work with. I just need to remember to get rid of a bit of the width in the bust section next time.  This is definitely a great little pattern with various option. I may even try using it for a top.  I'm still working on version B which seemed like a good option for a nightie. Haven't quite got around to finishing that one yet.  Watch this space for more versions.  

Up In Arms Top

I found this pattern somewhere amongst a lot of google images on the interweb.  I think it was from a magazine, but you can purchase the PDF of the Up in Arms Blouse for $5.  Even when I bought it I knew it was very similar to the Alice top. However, the sleeves are much easier for this top and there are a few sleeve options.  

 

This is a very fast and friendly pattern to make.  The only alteration I did to the pattern was to make a facing for the sleeves.  I just thought since you can see the underside of this style of sleeve, it would look better to have the fabric pattern on the inside as well. 

I also should have added maybe another inch for the hem, but that's not really a big issue.  Once again my fabric is a soft furnishing fabric from Spotlight. Couldn't go pass up the kitties.  

As white is not really my colour I did make a contrast yolk panel. Unfortunately the piece I cut out was actually for the back yolk. Doh!!