Hi, hi, hi everyone! Word on the street is that pastels are in this season, and with several soft hued pieces of fabric in my stash, well…you know. Now, it’s no secret; I veer recklessly towards bright tints, if they had a bumper sticker I brake for brights, you’d think of me! But, I do enjoy wearing pastels in moderation too. Okay, I have been kinda, sorta, trying to assess what holes might be lurking in my spring/summer wardrobe, but organization and planning aren’t strong suits for me. Yeah, um, it’s fair to say it’s not going so well, but in light of just finishing two dresses and two jackets, I thought it would be safe to shift my focus over to sewing some tops and pants or skirts…separates. Now isn’t that a grown-up word?…separates. As a kiddo, I wore a lot of tops and bottoms, but I’m betting they weren’t called separates. Nuh uh! So today’s project features recently thrifted Simplicity Pattern 8575, a lovely little semi-fitted top…the perfect spring staple. This next paragraph is mostly sewing technique, so skippity-loo past it if that’s not your thing… This top pattern is definitely a keeper. It sewed up beautifully. Although I shortened it at the petite line by 1″, I’m not sure I will do that in future. I do like the silhouette, but I can’t really wear the top with pants that sit below my waistline. Well, technically I can, but you see my skin, which I don’t really like. I made sure to give my skirt a high waistband. One thing a little odd about this pattern is that it has a very generous amount of wearing ease, yet it has a zipped back closure. Doesn’t it make sense to have a more body conscious design line? I know!!! I took in a couple of seams; not a lot, but enough to give the top a little more shape. And, of course, I put in an invisible zipper…I’m a bit addicted to them at the moment…and I thinks I needs to be careful with all these back zipped clothes. In future, I might find I’m unable to dress myself, and that would be bad, very bad. There are all kinds of options on this pattern including different necklines and a sleeveless version. And whoops, just remembered that I found the sleeve a little short for my … Continue reading SIMPLICITY 8575 | SELF DRAFTED SKIRT