Review: Simplicity 8455 | Red Ticking Stripe Cotton Seersucker Top!
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This top is Simplicity 8455. I decided to used Red Ticking Stripe Cotton Seersucker from Mood Fabrics.com. It makes a wonderful and interesting shirting fabric.
I cut View C. I used the size 12 with the D cup. I love when patterns come pre-sized with cup sizing. It saves a lot of steps from having to do a FBA. So, no adjustments were needed. It is even long enough to tuck right out of the envelope.
Being that this fabric is 100% cotton, it cut and sewed like a dream.
This fabric worked well with a lightweight fusible interfacing in places like the facing and the cuffs.
And if you’re using a design that has neck binding,
you definitely want a fabric that will go with the flow.
And the necktie makes a perfect accessory since a necklace isn’t needed!
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20 comments
Now this top I love. It's totally unique and since there's a free membership to eyedesired I think I'll give them a try. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks Nylse and I hope you find a pair you like!
DeleteI remember when you got this fabric! So beautiful. Looks great with jeans
ReplyDeleteI was going to put it with the red skirt I made. But I thought I really popped with the jeans! Thank you NKY-G!
Delete1. adopt me and teach me lol
ReplyDelete2.The detail shots really are my favorite, thank you for continuing to put them.
3.very off topic: your makeup is looking FLAWLESS. You look absolutely gorgeous. (not that you don't usually, but I know you know what I'm saying)
Come on! What’s one more kid! 😂 Thank you Tasha!
DeleteI knew you were the queen of pattern matching but you just completely blew my mind by matching your neck binding stripes!!! My inner sewing geek is very happy today. I love the look and you look stunning as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen!
DeleteVery pretty, Erica! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dara!
DeleteWhat a perfectly sewn binding!! Love the top!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kisha!
DeleteSuch an LOVELY top Erica!!! FIESTA :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Monica!
DeleteLooks perfect. What lovely fabric. Those sunglasses look great on you, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Genevieve! I've been wearing them consistently since I got them!
DeleteI know this is a sewing blog.....
ReplyDelete.....but That Makeup Tho'...
Thank you Body Design!
DeletePretty top, you do really nice work. I am wondering tho how comfortable it is to wear. There seems to be quite a bit of bunching above the bust at the arm seam. I have had that issue and it drives me nuts.
ReplyDeleteAs you see I have my arms extended forward and I also did my makeup while wearing the top and it barely came untucked. So pretty comfortable! Thanks aireal!
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