Jeez the girl on the envelope has a weird expression. It’s like constipation meets terror. Or something like that anyway. But I still wanted to make it! (maybe I shouldn’t criticise on photo poses, ahem)
Given the variations and the sweet top in the photo I knew this would be quite versatile and straightforward. I’ve made views C and D and neither disappoint.
Negatives:
Working with chiffon is always a nightmare so think my negatives are all tied up in that (I’ve made it twice in chiffon/georgette). Really, I bet it would be a dream in a simple cotton!
Also I hate flapping ties at the front of a top when you know there is elastic in there as well. Either use a tie or use elastic, why both?!
My only other comment is that without the front panel adjustment I need to wear a tank top underneath. That’s not necessarily a negative as sometimes layering is a good luck, but if I wanted that sheer style I could have saved myself the time lining my first version.
Positives:
The elastic waist is easy to fit and flattering. The design and instructions are nice and simple too.
I omitted the facings since I was lining the fabric but they seem rather simple to add in.
I bloody love it! I wear it alllll the time. My friends are sick of seeing me in the star print version
Would I make it again? And what would I do differently?
I’d use a cotton! Man, just a nice simple cotton where I only need to add a few facings and bias tape and be done even quicker than normal!
I definitely want to try the variation on the neckline with a contrasting colour. I see that as my way into some colour blocking fun.
Almond Rock 
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