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Season of Separates: Tops Challenge Finale

April 17, 2015 by Tanya

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Wow! What a wonderful of array of tops in this, our second month of the Season of Separates!

tops 1

Top: McCall’s 6649 in rayon from Afghanistan by Monseratt; Sewaholic Oakridge in voile by Cookin’ and Craftin’.  Bottom:  McCalls 6691 by sewmanju;  Sewaholic Granville by Two Random Words

tops 2

Top:  Sew Over It cowl neck top adapted with lace yoke and sleeves by Laura; McCall’s 6649 by Monseratt.  Bottom:  Imagine Gnats Bess top in ponte di roma by Cookin’ and Craftin‘;  self-drafted tunic by thread paper paint.

tops 3

Tilly and the Buttons Coco by Cashmerette;  McCall’s 6604 in feather print chiffon by sewmanju;  Deer and Doe Bruyere by clopiano;  scuba knit top by marike

tops 4

Top:  Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse in vintage silk sari fabric by Laura;  self-drafted tank top by phalaney.  Bottom:  Sewaholic Granville by JoVE/Tricotomaniac; Butterick 5924 by Lorali

tops 5

Top:  Tilly & the Buttons Mimi blouse by The Enchanted Lilypad; Sewaholic Renfrew by Cashmerette.   Bottom:  Style Arc demi drape top by Ellie; altered Colette Sorbetto by Annie

tops 6

Butterick 5967 by Lorali;  Colette Moneta top by Marike; Deer and Doe Ondee by clopiano

tops 7

Top:  Straight Stitch Designs Bellevue top by chrichrimano; self-drafted tank top by phalaney.   Bottom:  McCall’s 6649 by monseratt; Sew Over It Cowl Neck top in floral viscose by Laura

tops 8

Butterick 6187 in rayon by Joyce;  Vogue 8952 in silk and wool jersey by sewmanju; Sew Over It Cowl Neck top with lace yoke and sleeves by Laura; Bootstrap Fashion #42279 by The Addled Creative

 

And now for our surprise prize!

[source: Christine Jonson Patterns]

Christine Jonson Patterns has donated her lovely Shirred Top & Princess Wrap #426.

Each participant (excluding the CSC editors) was given a number and we used a random number generator to choose a winner.

winner

The winner is:  SEWMANJU!

Congratulations!

Jenny will contact you shortly regarding your prize.

Our next sewing challenge for the Season of Separates is “SKIRTS”.

The deadline to submit your photo(s) is May 13.

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Filed Under: Curvy Style & Inspiration, Season of Separates, Sewing Challenges Tagged With: Season of Separates, tops challenge

About Tanya

Tanya is a Northern California ranch girl in love with retro prints and vintage patterns with a bit of modern flair. When not battling with her cat over her sewing table, she likes to repurpose junk, throw frisbees for her dogs, immerse herself in history books and geek out over sci-fi and fantasy. You can find her at her other home on the web: Mrs. Hughes

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Comments

  1. WheelyBad says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Wow! I’m so pleased I found your blog after doing a web search for plus sized dress forms, the ladies creations here will help me so much when I choose patterns for myself- new to clothes making, not to sewing in general. I shall be back!

  2. L'Anne says

    April 18, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    WOW! This month you all really outdid yourselves!
    Now. Ellie. Just hand over that Style Arc to me and no one gets hurt…. (ha haha)
    Seriously. I would never have noticed that top but for your version. Really gorgeous!

  3. Monserratt Lopez says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    What a lovely post! So many entries! you girls do a terrific job at boosting our confidence in ourselves. Thanks for doing that! Because of you, I have started a blog and tackled more complicated and involved projects! Way to go! 🙂

    • L'Anne says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      I love your buttondown with contrast placket!

      • Monserratt Lopez says

        April 19, 2015 at 10:57 pm

        Thanks Anne!! 🙂

  4. Manju says

    April 17, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    OMG what a lovely surprise to win the pattern. Looks like a great pattern too…and maybe will make me love knit tops 🙂 anyway thanks for running this season of separates series and great entries from everyone.

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