The pattern is from the January issue of Burda magazine (#116). Back in January, Summerset kindly offered to trace it for me when I admired her own version; she also sent me a satiny jersey that was just perfect for this top (along with lots of other thoughtful gifts, too!).
I cannot say much else about the pattern than has already been said… It’s a clever design and comes together easily.
Since I started this at a time when I was in a frenzy, I finished the edges with a rolled hem on my serger to speed up the process (you could also do this on a sewing machine, with a satin stitch = a narrow zigzag stitch).
The body section’s neckline is elasticized, so that it doesn’t gape. Looking at the pictures, though, I realize that a bit of elastic along the ties around the neck may not be a bad idea either, as it has a tendency to curl outwards. Another proof that blogging definitely improves our sewing skills!
Summerset’s fabric is deliciously smooth against the skin, and I adore wearing this top. For work, I layer a black tee underneath for modesty (and extra warmth!). On weekends and evenings, I wear it on its own. This top has become my new favourite in my wardrobe.
It looks great and it’s a perfect fit!
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How fabulous does that look on you?!! Super!!
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What a great top – fits perfect and looks oh so comfortable. I look forward to seeing photos of the red dress too!
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Wow! You look wonderful in your top! You’ve brought a smile to my face at the end of a long day – it is truly more blessed to give than receive.
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I can see why that is your new favorite top 🙂
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Its beautiful!!!!!!!! I love it!
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It looks fantastic!!!
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Beautiful top, you look great.
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WOW, what a great top my friend 🙂(((((((((big hugs))))))))
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Beatiful top! And the fit is perfect!
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Hello my dear friend !Your top is very pretty, and you too wearing it !I like the back of your new dress very much too, and I’m sure the front do it honour … and the colour is beautiful !And I’m happy to see in those pictures that you look less tired than lately !Big kisses to you and to Little Miss Fluffy !
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Très joli!
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It looks fabulous! So soft and comfortable 🙂 Well done!
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The top is beautiful and you look great in it! J’ai l’impression que tu as maigri… Est-ce que tu prends soin de toi, ma mignonne?My camera is getting old too and it is so frustrating… yuck.Un gros bisou, Isabelle, je suis contente d’avoir de tes nouvelles!
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c’est vrai qu’on dirait que tu as maigri. j’espere que tu vas bien!ma fée jolie je t’embrasse bien fortton cache coeur te sied à merveille!!
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The top is gorgeous, congratulations
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I love this top! You look incredibly thin in the second picture. Is it just the way you’re standing,or have you gone on a hunger strike (lol)?!
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<><>LOL! It must be the posture then. Thank you for your concern friends, but I swear to you, I’m not that thin 🙂<><>
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Isabelle,That is beautiful and I love how it fits – very pretty and looks comfortable too.Happy Weekend,Tanya
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Your top looks gorgeous Isabelle and the fabric is very pretty 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!
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I think you have a superb sense of which fabrics to choose and patterns to go with the fabric and ofcourse it all suits you so well. Well done my friend.
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Well, no wonder this is your new favourite! It’s gorgeous, Isabelle, well done!
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Lovely top! It looks soooooo comfy!
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What a fantastic top, Isabelle! I must say that the little peek at your red dress has left me eager to see the front.
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What I don’t know about sewing would literally fill volumes, Isabelle, but YOU look fabulous! 😀
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It’s so great to see you back and sewing! The pieces are wonderful and I can’t wait to see the front of the red dress! The fabric for the trench sounds amazing…so I know another wonderful version of this will be coming soon.As for the visiting of blogs, I know exactly how you feel…sometimes our lives just get so busy that it is hard to squeeze in time for all the things we enjoy and some things just have to go by the wayside for a little bit. I am sure you will be back when you have more time and I anxiously await that day!
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Your top is lovely!
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Once again, you did a wonderful job and it fits you so well!Have a lovely weekend.(((hugs)))
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That top really emphasizes all of the good qualities of your body type. Just beautiful! And I’m glad that you are still getting use out of your earrings. 🙂
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lovely!
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You look so pretty, dear Isabelle! The top looks great on you! PERFECT!I also have problems fotographing red garments on me; my camera doesn’t respond well to the color red, unless I’m wearing it against a green background!
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Congratulations on all the beautiful sewing! Ann
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Mais comme tu es toute jolie dans ce magnifique haut!!!Tu es vraiment resplendissante. Je suis ravie de te voir ainsi.Je t’embrasse
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