Simplicity 2594: Next Version already!

My second version of this top is done!  For this version I used a white cotton with a blue dotted paisley print.  I cut the size 12 and raised the armhole by 1".  There's not much new to say about this pattern except that I still REALLY like it!  My original version is blogged about here.

Closeup

I mentioned in my first review that step #17 was a little confusing.  This time, I took photos of my process.  It's hopefully easy to follow since the yoke and the yoke lining are different fabrics (the lining is plain white).

Match the wrong side of the front to the Right side of the yoke lining, stitch.  Repeat for the back seam: wrong side of the back fabric matched with the right side of the yoke lining.

Yoke lining sewn to Front and Back

 It looks like this from the inside:

View of other side

Press the bottom of the right side of the yoke fabric under 5/8"

Front yoke pressed over 5/8"

Pin the folded edge over the seam allowance at the front shoulder and back.  Pin or hand baste and topstitch.

Pinned and ready to topstitch

I hope that helps clarify the process!

Simplicity 2594: top with back yoke, shoulder pleats and V neck

Simplicity 2594: top with back yoke, shoulder pleats and V neck

I made View E with a V neck and cut on grain.

Fabric Used:  I used a light blue poly-cotton blend

Pattern Sizing:  I cut a size 12 since there was a LOT of ease (normally I’d cut a 14)

Worn with TNT skirt McCalls 3830

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?  Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow?  

Step 17 was a little difficult to follow.  When I did it, the folded edge of the yoke wound up on the inside of the garment, and you are instructed to topstitch it.  I didn’t want to topstitch on the wrong side of the fabric and would have trouble catching the folded yoke on the inside if I stitched from the right side, so I hand basted the yoke, and then topstitched on the right side of the top. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?   The previously mentioned Step #17 is my only dislike, but it is easy to overcome.  Everything else is a big LIKE!

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  

I used French seams on the side seams although that made the finishing of the armholes a little trickier.  Instead of ‘squaring’ the stitching at the bottom of the armhole, I did a “V” instead. 

Next time, I will raise the armhole up by 1”.  When my arms are out, there is a bit of bra showing underneath.  I just slipstitched the armhole up and inch and that took care of the problem.  

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes and Yes!  I love this top.  There are no sleeves to ease in, yet it covers your shoulders.  For a pear shaped girl like me, it gives the illusion of width across my shoulders.  I already have(!) sewn another one!  :)

Conclusion: 

Love this top!