Girl Scout Tribute

From Simplicity 4417








Pattern Description
Misses' tops (sleeveless) in two lengths with bodice and trim variations. I sewed View C with the front band and tie above the bust.

Sizing
6-14. I used a size 12 and took in the seams a little because I was using a knit.

Fabric
Green is a poly knit and the brown is a more stretchy knit.

Features
*Has two front band and ties pieces. They are folded in half lengthwise, right sides together and sewn up to a marked circle (clipped later) and turned right side out, raw sides basted together and attached to the bodice front, where its basted between marked dots.

* Thin shoulder straps. I used a small safety pin to turn the straps right sides out.

* Self fabric lined bust/bodice area

* After its seams are sewn, the skirt attached attached below the bodice

Modifications
* I used two types of fabric, knits instead of wovens.
* For View C, I omitted the the front's second tier.
* I omitted the zipper
* I did not gather the bottom of the bust area.
* I sewed the skirt only to the bodice, right seams together, then I slip stitched the lining/facing (folded bottom edge) to the skirt, to cover up the inner seams.

Dislikes
* Bustline is lower than I expected.
* I did not find the style flattering to my figure. A very thin person would carry this much better than me!
* I think the woven version would not fit me at all!

Conclusion
A blouse that is very easy to put together. I would wear this top for the home to lounge around in or better yet, this style would make a great lingerie top!