Oh my goodness. I thought this would be sooooo simple – loose fitting, no zippers, darts or buttonholes.

My first Peasant Top.

I know it’s not the Milly top I posted, but I like it.  My mother gave me the silk over 10 years ago, and I used a New Look pattern which I bought last year but never made.

The Lessons……….

• From Cal Patch – measure  and make a “muslin”  for fitting purposes. I’m so glad I did this because I did make some simple fitting alterations such as adding  two inches to the  length
• From the muslin I decided to use  elastic with fabric extensions rather than running a ribbon through the neck casing length.
• Also from Cal Patch – I love, love, love the “faux” French seams for seam finishing!
• Investing the time to make my own bias tape from the silk fabric for the neckline was an unexpected pain but worth it.

I have a new respect for the work behind the Milly tops I thought would be simple to make, for I have a long way to go!

This is when one of my favorite quotes pops into mind.                                                             “ I am still learning.”  Michelangelo … at age 81