New Look 6915

New Look 6915

I find that I don't spend much time shopping for ready-to-wear clothing for myself anymore....I have lots of ideas, patterns and fabric for items that I just would rather sew. But I did go shopping a couple of times in the last month or so, and was amazed at how many times I saw tops in this style in the stores. This pattern goes back a year or two maybe, and I like the longer length and breezy style. 

New Look Sewing Pattern 6915 Misses Tops, Size A (8-10-12-14-16-18)New Look Sewing Pattern 6915 Misses Tops, Size A (8-10-12-14-16-18)

I used one of JoAnn Fabrics "silky prints" in my favorite colorway of this summer: yellow, gray, white and black. I've been sewing with knits so much lately, it was fun to work with this fabric. I found I had to stabilize the hems at the sleeves and bottom hem as this fabric wanted to curl and tunnel on itself. Other than that, the only adjustments I made were to add 1" in length, and ease out the side seams from 5//8" to 1/4". No FBA necessary, and I love the cut-on drapey cowl. This is a quick and easy top to make!



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  1. LoriJune 26, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Your top looks very pretty, I like the colorway.

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  2. SewtellmeJune 27, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Lovely top. I love that colorway. I've been stuck on it myself for the last couple of summers.

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  3. Linda LJune 28, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Very nice

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  4. SheilaJuly 8, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Pretty top and that pattern is one of my favorite.

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  5. LynnebJuly 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Cute, Patty...I wonder if that could be made into a dress? Hmmmmm....you've got me thinking!

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