Review: Simplicity 8455 | Red Ticking Stripe Cotton Seersucker Top!

As I was preparing to create my DIY closet, I was doing a closet purge and closet organization and realized I was short on tops. I always feel like I’m missing out on great tops to just throw on with a pair of jeans, so I’m on a mission to fill in that hole in my wardrobe.

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. 

I have a newfound love for this interfacing.

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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