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Style Arc Rosie Top





This is the Rosie Top. I love this top. It is drafted so well. The sloping shoulders, the curved princess seams the pleat in the back - everything. Plus it is SO easy to sew - you don't even have to have the button opening on the back (I didn't).  This took me maybe 2 hours to layout, cut fabric and sew. Very easy and really lovely.

I got the fabric at the Brisbane meet up recently and it's a great cotton - about the same weave and weight as quilting cotton. It looks like it was a special print. The purple/grey leaves look like it was an earring as it has the hook on the end and the blobs are just blobs I think. I used this as a test garment. I need to do a sway back adjustment but otherwise it fits really well. I have some cotton lace that I will make it up with and hopefully some black straight pants. I have to work on the dress for the wedding next... sewing the Rosie top was probably me procrastinating.

I really love the Style Arc patterns. They just go together beautifully. They just work.

Comments

Judith said…
What a great make! I really should try a Style Arc pattern sometime in my sewing-life ~ what are you making for the wedding ?!? ... J
Summer Flies said…
Hi Judith I'm making the Alisha dress. I have the toile in the previous post but I haven't adjusted it yet.
You can borrow one of my Style Arc if you want - they are size 12. They are so on trend (so unlike me). Have you seen the pattern they copied from the Princesses wardrobe in Australia?
Marie said…
It looks great. I think I am going to have to try Style arc too, they have some very nice designs.
Summer Flies said…
Thanks Marie. You should try them as they are just so nice. Also happy to loan to you if you like to try one of mine first.
K.Line said…
Lovely version! My fabric is more drapey than the one you've used - yours seems to have a bit more structure so it will be interesting to see how they differ in the end. Also - I've made a zillion adjustments, revised them and then made a few new ones. But if it works, this will be a lovely wardrobe staple.
Carolyn said…
That fabric is fabulous! I'm yet to try a StyleArc pattern, have never seen them for sale in WA, but thanks for the recommendation.
katherine h said…
I like the print placement on this top. I recently made this pattern in an all-over print, and I don't like it as much as yours!
Summer Flies said…
Thanks! I wasn't sure if I should make it with just the lighter colour. I have more of this fabric so maybe I'll make it with adjustments so it fits properly as I really like it. You haven't put yours on the blog yet!
Anonymous said…
Hi Sofie! I really love this top and am thinking of getting the pattern. How is the fit? I have never used a style arc pattern before

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