In the “easiest patterns ever” category, this should go pretty much to the top of the list. It is a just 4 pieces, but yet, I managed to make the first one too big and too long.
I measured my upper bust, hip and then determined how long I wanted it. I added too much “blousey-ness” for length, and not enough negative ease for the top band. You need to go a good 2-4 inches narrower than your measurements on the top and bottom bands. The bottom band was 5 inches on the fold and the top band was 3 inches on the fold. The pattern ended up looking kind of like this:
I wanted the back to be more fitted than the front, so I made it in two pieces and had it curve inwards.
As you can see here:
The back dips down a little as you can see here:
Sort of anyways. Trust me…it dips down.
I wore this outfit to work with a sweater over the top. My office is pretty business casual (some wear nice jeans to work), but not casual enough to wear a tube top with nothing over my shoulders.
Overall, this was a pretty quick and easy sew. When I made the blue one here, it was pretty much perfect after having redone the measurements on this one.
Measure once, cut twice! 😉
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