Notes on Simplicity 4020 and 3692

Simplicity 4020

Wow! Wha a quick and easy pattern! I cut this one out one afternoon and literally whipped it together the next. The fabric is a novelty knit I picked up at JoAnns on sale. I cut the band at little bit larger, so that it wouldn’t be sucked up to my tummy. It actually ended up a little too big around the waist, but I still like it. The finished sleeves are a little longer than 3/4 length, but the sleeve bands hold them up nicely. The neck band was a breeze. Best of all–my hubby loves this top and asked where I bought it!

Simplicity 3692

This is my second Built by Wendy pattern. My first experience didn’t go so well. I have also tried this paticular pattern before, and I wasn’t thrilled with the finished project. This time I am! This is cotton jersey I picked up a Hancocks on the dollar table!!! The shirt is simple enough to put together, though I broke a needle stitching on the sleeves right where the facings and the shirt or seamed. TI had planned to make view B, but it almost had a maternity feel, so I had to rethink the hem line. I really like the way the bottom hem fits on one of my Hot Patterns shirts, so I opted to finish the hem with a 2-1/4 inch casing and 2 inch elastic. I find the style extremely flattering on my mommy tummy. The small embroidery on the yoke was the result of killing time in the carpool line! It’s just a small daisy.

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