The grown up version

I guess you could say this is the grown up version of the Townmouse beach top.

 

This will also be a very handy top to wear over jeans.  For my first attempt I made it in some light weight, inexpensive cotton.

 

As is often the case,  the sample garment in simple fabric is often my favourite.  Sewing curved seams with gathering is a little tedious (well at least compared to children's wear which I always design to have flat seams).  But I've already transferred this pattern to cardboard, as I have a feeling I will make it again.

Comments

[susan]

very,very nice! the first thing I noticed and admired was the detail of the gaterhing at the neck line.

[Matroskin]

That is so pretty!

[Rennae]

Love this, I would wear it in a second. Note to self, must start sewing again now I have my room back. Yes, some things for the warmer weather would be nice.

[leslie]

oh, it is perfect. i would love to see it on you.

[Tamara]

It's gorgeous, I love the gathering detail.

I have just whipped up some of these tops to match my girls new bathers. As I was making them I thought to myself that I really wouldn't mind the adult version also.

[lucky]

oh gosh - i love kurtas! when i go back to india - i plan to get them tons in shades of white. diane furstenburg does that :)

love your blog!

[jane]

love this! can't wait to see what other colors and patterns you add .....

[Alex]

This is gorgeous, Kristine.

[Missy Severson]

I want one!!!!
Missy