I got sidetracked, and finished the cowl neck and foldover version of the Hotpatterns 3 graces top which I started on Sunday. I traced a size 10 as I thought the pattern would run large. No such luck, I should have gone by my bust measurement on the envelope and used a size 12. The pictures of the (unhemmed) top are of my daughter (though she is a size 8). She likes the tops as well, doesn't mind them to be a bit loose fitting so they will be worn.
Full review is here on Pattern Review. I like these tops very much, and will certainly make them for myself too. They are not very time consuming, just a few hours for both tops.
I thought the cap of the sleeve a bit high with a bit too much ease for a knit top. Here a comparison with a Jalie sleeve (2449).
And something I don’t understand in the pattern. It’s the shoulder seam. the paper pattern parts are pinned together, notches matched and then this strange line came about. I haven’t seen this mentioned in reviews, so probably I’m missing something. Just don’t know what. Instructions are not helpful here either.
As I concluded my review on PR: though I had some minor issues with this pattern, I certainly like it and will make it again in a size that suits me better.
They certainly look great on your dd. Love the gray fabric as well.
ReplyDeleteI like the style and it looks great on your daghter.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric looks so comfortable.
Sigrid- What fabric did you use for the tops? It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteDid you follow the online tutorials? I own this pattern but have not been brave enough to attempt it....
I will check your PR.
Thanks!
Your daughter did well out of this, both tops look great, that fabric is really nice.
ReplyDeleteIt's great. Glad your daughter could use it. Are you going to make another for yourself?
ReplyDeleteI like that style a lot. It looks the perfect size for your daughter.
ReplyDeleteAt least it will be worn, but too bad for you!
That top looks great on your daughter.
ReplyDeleteThe cowl neckline and drape of the top is very flattering.
ReplyDeleteWow, she's very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat tops - lovely fabric - the drape is very effective!
ReplyDeleteThey look good made up in that fabric. Lucky DD.
ReplyDeleteThe tops look great on your daughter. I like the style and fabric.
ReplyDeleteNice styles and nice to know how the sizing on this pattern works.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!! )
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful top - I love the drape. The fabric you have chosen is lovely - just right for this style.
ReplyDeleteGreat tops! I really like this style, this pattern - I'm living in the Netherlands too and I would like to know where you order Hotpatterns?
ReplyDeleteVery nice drape in those tops -- the fit looks great too.
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so easy! That drape front version nearly undid me, and involved some tears. And the final result was a hot mess. I bow down to your expertise!
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting tops! What a shame they don't fit you, but I guess your daughter doesn't mind one little bit!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I'll be adding this pattern to my wishlist!
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Mi nombre es Yenny de Granados.