A few weeks ago I let my daughter pick out some fabric for a new top or dress. She settled on this cute spring themed bird fabric from Joann Fabrics.
Source: Joann.com
It was on sale along with this pattern that I picked up for a $1.00.
Source: butterick.mccall.com
While I am happy with the end product I had two little hurdles in the beginning. First, I didn't buy enough fabric so I had to get some more and secondly, I mistakenly cut the large ruffle with the birds going the wrong direction...uhh, had to scrap a large junk of fabric for that mistake!!!
Pattern Description: Butterick 5877 Children's/Girls' Top, Tunic Dress, Belt and Leggings, Pullover top, tunic, or dress has lined, back button bodice. A: ruffles, narrow hem. B:bias, self-lined sleeves, C:collar, thread loops and self belt. B and C: lower band Leggings have elastic waist and no side seams, side slits and bow tie with raw edge finish.
Pattern Sizing: Available in Sizes 2-8
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, I used view A.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they were very easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked that the pattern did not have a ton of pieces and came together quickly. The top is a little roomy but my daughter is fairly petite.
Fabric Used:
Doodles Collection: Spring Twill Birds Green Fabric
Yellow Broadcloth for lining
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I think this is a cute and easy girl's top and I would like to make the dress from the pattern as well. If I were to make the same top again I would use a thinner fabric so that the ruffles would lay better.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I think this is a cute and easy girl's top and I would like to make the dress from the pattern as well. If I were to make the same top again I would use a thinner fabric so that the ruffles would lay better.
Shannon
It's sweet! I kind of like the body the fabric gives the ruffles. There is nothing worse than cutting things running the wrong way! Nice save.
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