A long awaited Gingham Top...
I've hankered after a black and white gingham check top for years now. Finally I have made one. I used Simplicity 1316: This top looks quite different from my rayon one which drapes softly. The rayon top and pattern details including my alterations can be found here: A summery drapey top- Simplicity 1316. This top is made from a lightweight cotton gingham, so of course it is a little more structured than the rayon top. I will love it though for summer days when I want a casual top that also looks smart. (Gingham purchased from Spotlight). The top was super simple to make. Princess seams which I overlocked together, except for the centre back seam, a simple facing and a thread loop for the button: The hems for sleeve and bodice were turned over twice and hemmed: And I even found a perfect little black and white button in my stash for the back opening: Now for the quick views of the front, sides and back: You can see from these pictur