Sweetheart Top #2 *Jalie 2794

Jalie 2794 - Sweetheart Top, Jan 31 2009 Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio

Another Jalie 2794 Sweetheart Top.

I raised the neckline by 1-1/4", and this is a much better fit for me.

This is such a pretty top and fits very nicely.

I'm thrilled with the fit and I'm thinking of making another one already!

I will wear the #1 Sweetheart Top, with a camisole, however this one will be my TNT Pattern.

Sweetheart Top #1 * Jalie 2794

I have been wanting to make this top for as long as the pattern has been out (2007) and now that I have - I love it! It is such a pretty top.

There are so many wonderful reviews written up at Pattern Review on this top and I think I've had the same success as everyone else who has made it. For my first one I wanted to see how the fit would be without alterations to the pattern, so I didn't make any- (other than making full length sleeves). Many reviewed that the neckline was low. I figured that would be an issue for me too. I'm thrilled to say, that this is the "only" change I will make, is in the neckline, as I do find it somewhat low. I am very happy with the overall fit of this top, ( l will post a picture wearing it).

I plan on making another one as soon as I finish this post and I will raise the neckline.

The fabric I used is a knit I bought at Tissus Claudiany in Quebec. (Does it look familiar?)

I'm sure you have all seen the Sewing Article: "Best Patterns for 2008" by Diane Egelston at Pattern Review. It's a very interesting article.

Jalie 2794 was the # 1 Pattern!

Vogue 8151 Top

Vogue 8151 Top Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio

Another Vogue 8151. As you can see, I really like this pattern. I used a very very light print knit and lined it with a brown knit. I left the sleeves unlined. I used Sarah Veblen's method, my favorite, for the neck band and it turned out great.

A very comfortable top.

Yet another - Vogue 8151 Top

Vogue 8151 Top Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio

This top fits really nice. And the neckband turned out "perfect".

I used the Sarah Veblen method and it worked like a charm. I'm now a big fan of this method.

The material is a knit from Timmel Fabrics. It is very comfortable.