Well, after a long day of errand running, I managed to come home and finish my Kwik Sew Maternity top. What do you think?
I’m really pleased with the way it turned out – it’s cute, stylish (well, as stylish as what you can get in maternity wear), and so comfortable. The construction of this top went together pretty easily, however, I managed to make one mistake…. It seems to happen every time I work with a cross-over look – I reverse the way the bodice crosses. Normally, it’s not a big deal, but when you’re adding ties that meet off center, it does (i.e. the bodice should have the right over the left with the longer tie on the right so that when it is tied it gives the illusion that the tie and the contrast band are ‘one’)! Unfortunately, I didn’t notice my mistake until after the ties were inserted and side seams sewn. I fixed it by snipping off the longer tie, folding under the raw edges and sewing across the bottom. Next time, I’ll check and then double check which way I cross the front!
I’ll be making another version of this top once I can decide which fabric to use next!
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Turned out very cute. You look great!
Stacy – you look adorable. Great job!
Gorgeous!!
Adorable! That is a fantastic neckline. I wish I’d been able to sew when I was pregnant so I could have some fun maternity clothes like this!
Can’t wait to see the next one.
AHHHHHH you are soooo cuuuuute…you look RADIANT! Love it! Oh, and the top turned out great too…but Ooooh you look so good
Hey Stacy, you look great! Love the top on you. B/W are good colors for you. And if you don’t tell anyone about the mistake, they’ll never know. So … ssshhhhh!
Ooooooh! And I REALLY MEAN, oooooh! That is SO cute! You assessed correctly that it IS stylish…kind of cute AND sophisticated at the same time. Can’t wait to see your next version of the pattern. Hurry, ok?
You look so adorable in that top!
Gorgeous top! You look absolutely adorable. By doing the cross-over the other way, you gave it your own special look.
Very nice! I just love polka dots – they’re so classic… You’re looking great!
You did a great job on that fit and look so nice in that style. Make a bunch more!
you look beautiful. I also LOVEE the top. the color,style ‘n all. it’s great.
You look geat! The top turned out so nice! I can’t wait to see the next one!
Great top, Stacy, and you look gorgeous!
That’s really a cute top. Very stylish. The cross-over looks great — no hint of any problem.
Uber cute! Can’t wait to see the next version you make.
You are looking great! Wonderful top.
Very cute!!!
Very cute! I think that’s a great maternity top. Looking forward to seeing what other fabrics you use for the next versions. (And hoping that if I get pregnant again, I have/make time to sew more maternity clothes!)
It looks fantastic and so do you!
Stacy, adorable top. You are a beautiful and radiant pregnant woman. I am so happy you had the opportunity to sew.
Too Cute! I love it!
Awesome! You look great in that, good job Stacy! I am so impressed.
Love it and your cute tummy, but you already knew that!
Love the top! And look at you!! You look great!!