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New Top For The New Year
Well, after a long day of errand running, I managed to come home and finish my Kwik Sew Maternity top. What do you think?
I'm really pleased with the way it turned out - it's cute, stylish (well, as stylish as what you can get in maternity wear), and so comfortable. The construction of this top went together pretty easily, however, I managed to make one mistake.... It seems to happen every time I work with a cross-over look - I reverse the way the bodice crosses. Normally, it's not a big deal, but when you're adding ties that meet off center, it does (i.e. the bodice should have the right over the left with the longer tie on the right so that when it is tied it gives the illusion that the tie and the contrast band are 'one')! Unfortunately, I didn't notice my mistake until after the ties were inserted and side seams sewn. I fixed it by snipping off the longer tie, folding under the raw edges and sewing across the bottom. Next time, I'll check and then double check which way I cross the front!
I'll be making another version of this top once I can decide which fabric to use next!
Project: Kwik Sew 3487
Comments: 28 (add yours)
Previous Comments
[1] On Jan-15-2008, Bonnie wrote:Turned out very cute. You look great!
[2] On Jan-15-2008, Miss Sassy wrote:
Stacy - you look adorable. Great job!
[3] On Jan-15-2008, Anary wrote:
Gorgeous!!
[4] On Jan-15-2008, Average Jane Crafter wrote:
Adorable! That is a fantastic neckline. I wish I'd been able to sew when I was pregnant so I could have some fun maternity clothes like this! :) Can't wait to see the next one.
[5] On Jan-15-2008, Tuesday wrote:
AHHHHHH you are soooo cuuuuute...you look RADIANT! Love it! Oh, and the top turned out great too...but Ooooh you look so good :D
[6] On Jan-15-2008, Debbie Cook wrote:
Hey Stacy, you look great! Love the top on you. B/W are good colors for you. And if you don't tell anyone about the mistake, they'll never know. So ... ssshhhhh! ;-)
[7] On Jan-15-2008, Sandy in W wrote:
Ooooooh! And I REALLY MEAN, oooooh! That is SO cute! You assessed correctly that it IS stylish...kind of cute AND sophisticated at the same time. Can't wait to see your next version of the pattern. Hurry, ok?
[8] On Jan-15-2008, erica b. wrote:
You look so adorable in that top!
[9] On Jan-15-2008, Julie wrote:
Gorgeous top! You look absolutely adorable. By doing the cross-over the other way, you gave it your own special look.
[10] On Jan-15-2008, melissa wrote:
Very nice! I just love polka dots - they're so classic... You're looking great!
[11] On Jan-15-2008, bernadette wrote:
You did a great job on that fit and look so nice in that style. Make a bunch more!
[12] On Jan-15-2008, alex wrote:
you look beautiful. I also LOVEE the top. the color,style 'n all. it's great. :)
[13] On Jan-15-2008, Sarah wrote:
You look geat! The top turned out so nice! I can't wait to see the next one!
[14] On Jan-15-2008, Isabelle wrote:
Great top, Stacy, and you look gorgeous!
[15] On Jan-15-2008, Elaray wrote:
That's really a cute top. Very stylish. The cross-over looks great -- no hint of any problem.
[16] On Jan-15-2008, Helise wrote:
Uber cute! Can't wait to see the next version you make.
[17] On Jan-15-2008, Lori wrote:
You are looking great! Wonderful top.
[18] On Jan-15-2008, Missy wrote:
Very cute!!!
[19] On Jan-15-2008, Kris C. wrote:
Very cute! I think that's a great maternity top. Looking forward to seeing what other fabrics you use for the next versions. (And hoping that if I get pregnant again, I have/make time to sew more maternity clothes!)
[20] On Jan-15-2008, Joanne wrote:
It looks fantastic and so do you!
[21] On Jan-15-2008, Lori wrote:
Stacy, adorable top. You are a beautiful and radiant pregnant woman. I am so happy you had the opportunity to sew.
[22] On Jan-15-2008, Tammy wrote:
Too Cute! I love it!
[23] On Jan-15-2008, Carrie wrote:
Awesome! You look great in that, good job Stacy! I am so impressed.
[24] On Jan-15-2008, MelissaB wrote:
Love it and your cute tummy, but you already knew that! ;-)
[25] On Jan-15-2008, Amy M wrote:
Love the top! And look at you!! You look great!!
[26] On Jan-16-2008, LauraLo wrote:
Great top and you're a gorgeous-looking mommy to be!
[27] On Jan-16-2008, Alicia wrote:
You look so cute in that! Great job!
[28] On Jan-16-2008, christina wrote:
Super cute!