10 Aug Kwik Sew 2498
I hear many people saying they can’t believe summer is almost over. My youngest child graduated from college last spring, and I no longer follow a school calendar. Immersed in summer type activities for the next six weeks, I am in summer mode and that includes sewing!
Recently, Irene made several tops from this Kwik Sew pattern inspiring me to give it a try.
Determined to challenge myself during the past year, I chose more complicated patterns to sew, but adding five more buttonholes to my repertoire immediately qualified the pattern!
Though there’s not much to it, I really like several pattern details such as the wide straps and higher cut of the front providing comfortable coverage.
The fabric, Cherry Wallflower from Amy Butler’s Lotus collection from my stash almost reminds me of something I would have sewn for my daughters when they were little. Transcending children’s clothes and quilts, the versatile cotton fabric turned out to be a good choice for a casual summer top.
I’m enjoying my final week at Edisto Beach for the summer, but summer will continue in full force at home without the benefit of pleasant ocean breezes.
Lots of these little tops may be required for survival!
Stay cool 🙂
Cheryl in Carolina
Posted at 00:06h, 10 AugustReally cute! Love the fabric – that lengthened would make the cutest dress! Enjoy the last bits of summer…I know what you mean about calendars. One more starting school in a week, but otherwise…!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:24h, 10 AugustHi Cheryl! The thought crossed my mind about making a dress with this pattern too. Eventually, perhaps – it would involve at least 6 more buttons unless I attached a skirt! 🙂
Art Attack
Posted at 00:11h, 10 AugustAdorable! Love the fabric and the style looks great on you…I never look that good when I go to the beach!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:25h, 10 AugustMany thanks, Dorcas! This isn’t my typical beach-look either 🙂 🙂
sewbusylizzy
Posted at 00:42h, 10 AugustI love buttons on the back. Do you require a degree or Masters in contortion to get dressed though?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:26h, 10 AugustMore like a Ph.D. 🙂 Seriously, I button the top button then slip it over my head. The others are easy to button. Many thanks for writing!
Amy G.
Posted at 01:21h, 10 AugustPerfect summer top – your buttonholes and button look great.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:27h, 10 AugustMany thanks, Amy!
Alethia
Posted at 02:12h, 10 AugustI have to agree, that was a great marriage of fabric and pattern. You did a wonderful job of fitting~ looks great on you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:29h, 10 AugustThank you so much, Alethia!
Pauline Droy
Posted at 02:38h, 10 Augustthat is a really cute top – enjoy the rest of your vacation
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:32h, 10 AugustThank you, Pauline! It’s a special place that we can work AND play from, and the time passes way too quickly here!
Calico Stretch
Posted at 02:43h, 10 AugustSummer is all good and I’m soaking up the rays via the internet until some of them start shining down here. Anywho, this is a perfect summer top, you’re absolutely right and great colour for you.
I really like the shirt refashion you did too …. I hope your MIL noticed?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:35h, 10 AugustMany thanks for the nice comment! My MIL has not seen the top yet – I think she’ll like it though 🙂
prttynpnk
Posted at 05:50h, 10 AugustOh, pretty! It would make a cute dress- Cheryl is right! Great buttonholes- what skill is next to conquer?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:38h, 10 AugustThank you! I need to perfect my buttonholes before moving on. They are OK but I know could look better 🙂
Shams
Posted at 07:12h, 10 AugustThat is an adorable top, but can you get in and out of it by yourself? That would be a deal breaker for me. 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:41h, 10 AugustHi Shams! I was hoping you would ask that question 🙂
Button the top button – slip over head – button remaining 4 buttons.
The top button is the only one awkwardly located. Many thanks for writing!
chicenvelopements
Posted at 08:20h, 10 AugustGreat use of the Amy Butler fabric! And your button holes ROCK! I finally tried some button holes and much to my surprise, not as hard as I thought. With a little practice, I might actually be able make some good ones.
Beth
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:32h, 11 AugustThank you,Beth! I find precision the hardest part of making buttonholes – even with an automatic buttonhole maker. I want the row of buttonholes to line up perfectly and be exactly the right size 🙂
Cissie Wellons
Posted at 09:16h, 10 AugustGreat summer top! This is the time of year when I’m usually sick of my summer clothes and they are beginning to look a bit bedraggled. And like SC, there are still six more weeks of hot, muggy weather here. Thanks for inspiring me to make a few new summer things!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:40h, 11 AugustHi Cissie _ Sometimes I think September is the hottest month of all! Maybe I will try summer styles in fall colors to look in season 🙂 🙂 Many thanks for writing!
Amanda S.
Posted at 09:18h, 10 AugustEffortless and chic! What a great summer outfit!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:33h, 11 AugustThank you, Amanda. Effortless and chic – a super combination 🙂
Karen
Posted at 11:24h, 10 AugustThis is really a great-looking top – the fabric choice is perfect. I love a buttoned back, and the red buttons add just the right touch!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:34h, 11 AugustThank you, Karen – it was one of those easy and fun sewing projects.
Tia Dia
Posted at 18:13h, 10 AugustThis is one darn cute top! I love the fabric. Good for you on the buttoned back. Buttonholes are not as scary as they look!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:35h, 11 AugustHi Tia Dia and thanks so much for writing! You’re right – the buttonholes themselves aren’t that scary, but the precision is another story!
CherryPix
Posted at 21:21h, 10 AugustYou’re certainly no wallflower in that top! Another gorgeous fabric choice! And beautiful buttonhole work. I think a good machine helps …I used to shudder at buttonholes years ago…but my Janome makes marvelous ones!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:36h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Cherry! I would have never attempted the top without the automatic buttonholer 🙂 🙂
Doobee
Posted at 02:44h, 11 AugustLove this little summer top on you! Well done on matching the pattern to the fabric – you have a great eye for this…
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:37h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Doobee – what a nice comment!
gingermakes
Posted at 15:30h, 11 AugustSo cute! I agree– there’s just the right amount of coverage in this top!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:37h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Ginger!
louise
Posted at 05:13h, 12 AugustReally nice top, looks great with the trousers. I had that fabric in the yellow combination. It has a nice light feel to it.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:20h, 19 AugustThank you, Louise! I thought the simple top with tailored pants worked well together. The pants dressed up the top in my opinion! What did you make with the yellow fabric?
Louise
Posted at 17:05h, 19 AugustI used it in a patchwork project, will definitely consider patchwork fabric for dressmaking
Louise
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Posted at 06:57h, 12 August[…] Goodbye Valentino posted a Kwik Sew 2498 top. She commented that this year she had decided to sew challenging projects – but this project qualifies as it has five buttons – apparently she’s not a button fan! I think that’s great, it’s not a couture top but its a celebration of overcoming a sewing hurdle, and yet she’s churned out made an amazing dress that counts as couture but celebrates this Kwik Sew project too. I admire and love that. […]
Rachel Richardson
Posted at 18:37h, 14 AugustWhat a lovely top! That fabric is gorgeous and I absolutely adore the buttons on the back! Fantastic!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:21h, 19 AugustThank you so much, Rachel! I think the back buttons are unexpected and give the top a bit of pop! 🙂
Velosewer
Posted at 06:41h, 19 AugustWhat a gorgeous top and you’ve styled it so elegantly – as always.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:22h, 19 AugustMany thanks! 🙂
Carolyn Rogers
Posted at 21:25h, 23 AugustLovely top. I used to loathe buttonholes and give garments to my mum to buttonhole until I spent time with a haute couture training dressmaker. She quickly cured me, learnt to grade seam allowances, mark buttonholes and cut them with a buttonhole knife, I love my knife and block, never had a miscut one since!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:19h, 25 AugustThank you, Carolyn! Where did you spend time with a haute couture dressmaker?
Lisa P
Posted at 15:17h, 31 AugustI love your top ( I am always looking for bra friendly tops ) The pattern envelope looks nowhere near as gorgeous as your top.