Something for me!

[temom]

I finally made something for me, and although the pic looks like it is tight in the chest, I think it is just the way I was standing, and I've worn this all day.
This is Simplicity 4177, view C
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11506258@N06/2587673005/

[Bama]

That's cute.
I have a pattern kind of like that that I've been planning to use. I finally picked up the elastic for it. Did yours sew up quickly?

[Bama]

I just checked and that is the pattern I have.

[cshortsew]

Your new top looks very nice.

[kaitlinnegan]

Very cute top. Looks like it will be cool to wear for hot weather!

[Corinna29]

Cute & summery

[LeapFrog Libby]

I like it.. The fabric looks cool for the summer months.. Pretty colors..

[Mom of Six]

nice top! I want to get some new things made for myself but need to finish UFOs & birthday presents first. Lots of summer birthdays around here

[lendube]

Corinna stole my words. Exactly. Cute and summery.

[temom]

Thanks. I usually take a looonnnnnggggg time the first time through a pattern. I couldn't figure out the elastic drawstring, and finally had an aha moment - the drawstrings go on each end of the elastic. I did have to cut 10 inches off the elastic (I used the elastic guide for my size) to keep it on my shoulders. But really, if I make it again, it will probably take me about 30 minutes or less (assuming I don't do something stupid and have to undo it). One thing I liked about this was how easy it was to cut out the pieces - I hate that step. On the instructions, it was so broken up because of all the different steps, I went through and highlighted the instructions I needed.