Michelle, I’m playing catch-up on your lovely videos and I know this one is maybe from last year. Just wanted to say that top is stunning on you…your choice of color and fabric for the pattern is spot on. Well done!! I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos, especially the sew alongs. Keep em coming!
Thanks for that review! And thanks for telling me about the Vlog hop! Like you, I bought only 1 metre bits of fabric when I started... quite often I don’t need nearly what is on the package though. Your fabric is perfect for that top!
Judie Siewert I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁 I really enjoyed the process of making the top and can’t wait to make another one! Glad I wasn’t the only one who started with just buying 1 metre cuts 😂 at the time I thought a metre was loads fabric! Xx
Gorgeous top!!!! I have had my eye on this pattern for a long time. Thank you for the review. A stretch sateen would work really well. Awesome that 1 metre was enough xxx
Yes! it would probably be really good in a stretch cotton or sateen 😁 it’s trying to get the balance of being fitted but not too tight or too loose. The stretch would probably be really good for that great idea 👍 x
Picketystich life is sew creative thanks! This is my first Gertie pattern as I wasn’t sure if I could pull off that style of too and after this I will be sure to try out some more of hers! 😍 x
I have her ultimate dress book, you not only get lots of patterns but the information and how to make adjustments is really good. I think you can get them brand new off amazon. The patterns are designed so that you can mix and match the bodices with different skirts as well.
Geraldine Gorman ahh I’m so glad that you found it helpful! The sizing really confuses me in some of the patterns and when I first started I had so many fails due to picking the wrong size and it can be really off putting! I’m still learning a lot about sizing and the ease but I’m getting there 😁 X
I was brought here by the sewatop challenge. Love your review, love Gertie style. It was helpful to know the bust size, as now I now I will have to do a FBA as a D cup
Yeah you should! 😁 I must admit I really enjoyed the whole process and I felt like I learned a lot too! I just need to nail the fit and I’ll be making loads of these I think x
The top is awesome and only one yard its a winner It fits well and I think that you could add another half inch on the back seam would be fine if you need to Love your channel you are a excellent seamstress! Keep sewing and posting
😊 yes my next one I’m going to grade out a little more to give me some extra room at the waist 👍 thank you very much for such nice comments I’m so glad you enjoyed watching xx
Looks lovely, so pretty on you and yes a great fit.... and like others said around the waist steel a little from several seams/darts if you find you aren’t wearing it due to that...but it looks amazing on you... great make and love your reviews and agree it will be a versatile piece that you can dress up or down💕
Really nice job. Love how thorough your review was. Do you know if the other reviewers will be using the same title for their reviews that you used, so that it will be easy to find on RUclips?
Hi! Thank you so much for watching! If you look in the description box of my video I have listed a link to the sew a top playlist which has each person added in each day 😁 you can save the playlist to your library so you can just check it out whenever you like for all the other videos 👍
Rebecca Wale ahh I’m so glad it was helpful i was worried it may be a bit confusing 🤣 I’m still learning about how much ease I can or can’t get away with for certain areas or garment styles xx
Mary Boubion hiya thank you! I found it easy to sew as I found the instructions good 😁 maybe for not that easy for a complete beginner but if you have sewn a few patterns then I think it’s a great one to try 👍
So cute Michelle! Enjoyed your review, and your top is quite flattering on you. The lovely color and that adorable sweetheart neckline. When you sew it again, the front is probably pulling a little fabric from the back and you might try adding a little bit at the side seams next time you make this, or if there are darts in the back make the darts a little narrower and that will give you a little extra room also. I am also participating in the challenge, and so glad that Claire did this, because now I am finding new vloggers! Like yourself.
Sharon Sews ahh thanks for the tips 😁👍 yes will definitely make the waist section a bit a bit bigger next time for sure! Looking forward to seeing your top review too 🤩 x
How phenomenal: a 1 metre pattern?!? And one that looks THAT good?!? That's a unicorn for sure! Looks lovely, but I see what you mean about the back. If you do decide to let out the darts, as suggested below, it'd be so cool to see that process of adjusting...I'm still very much a beginner and learning how to adjust already made clothes seems like a useful bit of knowledge. Thanks!
Nicole Fong haha!!! I love that you call it a unicorn 🦄 💕😊👍 I’m a bit nervous about adjusting the top so I may just make another one to see how I get on and maybe see if when I lose my ‘lockdown’ weight I’ll see if it has the same issue or if I should brave it and change it! X
Gingerhead & Co thank you very much! 💕 I really enjoyed all the construction of this top as it was just very different for me! I want to make another one very soon! X
Your top looks great on you! I love this vintage look. I have a similar Gertie pattern that I'll go ahead and pull out the drawer now after seeing your review. Thanks for sharing!
Crystalsewsandstuff haha!! Brilliant 💕 glad it inspired you to get out your Gertie pattern 👍 thank you for watching and look forward to watching your video too! X
Hi Michelle, your top is gorgeous! I love the fabric and the pattern. You sew so well too! If you want a bit more ease in the bottom half, id go up a size (or half a size) in front and back lowers pieces. The back fabric is being pulled by the front, so if you size up at sides that will help it to relax. Hope this helps. Thanks for taking part in the challenge x
Penguin and Pear Dressmaking thank you! I’m so inexperienced with fitting things and a lot of the time it’s a lot of guess work 😂 so thanks for the tip I will be sizing up those sections next time 😁 Thanks for creating the challenge too I can’t wait to see everyone’s videos 💕 x
Thank you 😊 I still need to work on the fit ever so slightly but I am super pleased with it! Yeah I love the zip it was so strange putting it in upside down but it makes perfect sense to do it that way 😁 x
It’s absolutely beautiful on you . The red really suits you ❤️ . If you let out the darts a little at the back , that should release a little room for you .
As everyone else has said Michelle that top looks lovely on you. Your vlogging style is great too, you are always honest about how things go and point out useful things like that it can be got out of only a single metre of fabric and the zip position. Thanks, Sarah
Kim H not sure? I don’t know if you need it at the back for the space to get it on over your shoulders 🤔 I don’t think there would be enough room if it was at the side xx
Haha 😂 I have seen it but haven’t bought it........yet. I’m currently trying to cut down on fabric purchases as I am overflowing in fabrics so need to get sewing my stash! As soon as there are some room for fabric then that may have to be an addition to the collection 😁💕 X
Those buttons are adorable!!!
Thank you! They are just that little nod to Gertie’s version and I was going for a little bit of retro x
You are adorable! And your explanations for your alterations were great.
Awww you are very sweet thank you 😊 xx
Michelle, I’m playing catch-up on your lovely videos and I know this one is maybe from last year. Just wanted to say that top is stunning on you…your choice of color and fabric for the pattern is spot on. Well done!! I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos, especially the sew alongs. Keep em coming!
Ahh thank you so very much! Its lovely to know you are watching my older videos 😁 thank you for commenting xx
LOOKS GREAT! It looks so wonderful on you!
AuntBecscreations thanks 😁 it was a really nice process to see up too x
so cute! looks so nice on you.well done!
Thank you so much! X
Your top is adorable! Thank you for sharing.
Susan K ahh that’s really nice to hear! And thank you for watching x
Color and shape is spot on. Just your style. Good choice.
Ahh thank you so much! ❤️
Thanks for that review! And thanks for telling me about the Vlog hop! Like you, I bought only 1 metre bits of fabric when I started... quite often I don’t need nearly what is on the package though. Your fabric is perfect for that top!
Judie Siewert I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁 I really enjoyed the process of making the top and can’t wait to make another one! Glad I wasn’t the only one who started with just buying 1 metre cuts 😂 at the time I thought a metre was loads fabric! Xx
Stunning just stunning 😎
amanda bramley that’s very kind thank you 😊 x
Gorgeous top!!!! I have had my eye on this pattern for a long time. Thank you for the review. A stretch sateen would work really well. Awesome that 1 metre was enough xxx
Yes! it would probably be really good in a stretch cotton or sateen 😁 it’s trying to get the balance of being fitted but not too tight or too loose. The stretch would probably be really good for that great idea 👍 x
@@SewingBunny my pleasure, plus I have stretch sateen!!!
Red is your colour! Great review, very helpful.
Jennett Hamilton that’s really nice of you to say thank you 😊 xx
Such a beautiful top! I love this color on you so much !!
Andréanne Abel aww thank you so much! I love how retro I feel in it 💕 I must try and make another one x
Thankyou for the review that top is really pretty and suits you beautifully.
Annette Cowburn thanks so much 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching x
Love your top really suits you and that colour looks fab on you 💕
Awww thank you that’s really kind 😁 thank you very much for watching x
i just bought this pattern. seeing it on you makes me think its perfect! is gonna go great with a tulip or aline skirt.
Ahh thank you so much! Hope you enjoy making it 😁
Bust gathers are so flattering, I love the Gertie fabrics and patterns, looks fab on you 👏
Picketystich life is sew creative thanks! This is my first Gertie pattern as I wasn’t sure if I could pull off that style of too and after this I will be sure to try out some more of hers! 😍 x
I have her ultimate dress book, you not only get lots of patterns but the information and how to make adjustments is really good. I think you can get them brand new off amazon. The patterns are designed so that you can mix and match the bodices with different skirts as well.
Love the top you made. A sweetheart neckline is so pretty 🙂💖
Notes from the Sewing Room thank you! Yes this is my first sweetheart neckline garment I made and I was very surprised how well it went together x
Great review. Giving your size and how you determined what size you made is really helpful. 💕
Geraldine Gorman ahh I’m so glad that you found it helpful! The sizing really confuses me in some of the patterns and when I first started I had so many fails due to picking the wrong size and it can be really off putting! I’m still learning a lot about sizing and the ease but I’m getting there 😁 X
I was brought here by the sewatop challenge. Love your review, love Gertie style. It was helpful to know the bust size, as now I now I will have to do a FBA as a D cup
Brilliant thank you for taking a look 👍 I’m so glad you found it helpful and I hope you enjoy making it 😁 x
Your top is lovely and is a flattering style on you!
Thank you 😊 x
Lovely top. I have seen the pattern but wasn't sure about it. However it looks so lovely on you that I am tempted to have a go.
Yeah you should! 😁 I must admit I really enjoyed the whole process and I felt like I learned a lot too! I just need to nail the fit and I’ll be making loads of these I think x
The top is awesome and only one yard its a winner
It fits well and I think that you could add another half inch on the back seam would be fine if you need to
Love your channel you are a excellent seamstress!
Keep sewing and posting
😊 yes my next one I’m going to grade out a little more to give me some extra room at the waist 👍 thank you very much for such nice comments I’m so glad you enjoyed watching xx
Such a lovely top😍
Ginnie - Sew me beautiful thank you 😊
Absolutely gorgeous Michelle 👌💖...no wonder you love it...it looks fabulous on you 😁. Red is definitely a great colour for you too 👍 😁😘
Sally Dingle ahh thank you! I don’t have many red items so I think I will try out that colour more 😁👍 xx
Beautiful top and it looks great on you.
Audrey H thanks 😊 I am really pleased with how it turned out x
Looks lovely, so pretty on you and yes a great fit.... and like others said around the waist steel a little from several seams/darts if you find you aren’t wearing it due to that...but it looks amazing on you... great make and love your reviews and agree it will be a versatile piece that you can dress up or down💕
Thank you! Yes I do have plans for another hopefully 😁 x
Really nice job. Love how thorough your review was. Do you know if the other reviewers will be using the same title for their reviews that you used, so that it will be easy to find on RUclips?
Hi! Thank you so much for watching! If you look in the description box of my video I have listed a link to the sew a top playlist which has each person added in each day 😁 you can save the playlist to your library so you can just check it out whenever you like for all the other videos 👍
It is a really lovely top!
Thank you 😊
That pattern is super cute!. Never seen that gertie pattern before.
Helenasew yeah I only came across it when simplicity had a sale and I was just scrolling through and thought ooooo I’ll try that! X
Lovely
Thank you 😊
Such a flattering top. I enjoyed hearing your size selection process. That is such an important part of the process. Thanks!
Rebecca Wale ahh I’m so glad it was helpful i was worried it may be a bit confusing 🤣 I’m still learning about how much ease I can or can’t get away with for certain areas or garment styles xx
You look so beautiful in the blouse. I love how you explained all the details. I’m going to look for your Instagram now!
Ahhh brilliant thank you 😊 I’m really glad you enjoyed watching x
Beautiful.....Michelle.......was it easy to sew.....???????
Mary Boubion hiya thank you! I found it easy to sew as I found the instructions good 😁 maybe for not that easy for a complete beginner but if you have sewn a few patterns then I think it’s a great one to try 👍
So cute Michelle! Enjoyed your review, and your top is quite flattering on you. The lovely color and that adorable sweetheart neckline. When you sew it again, the front is probably pulling a little fabric from the back and you might try adding a little bit at the side seams next time you make this, or if there are darts in the back make the darts a little narrower and that will give you a little extra room also. I am also participating in the challenge, and so glad that Claire did this, because now I am finding new vloggers! Like yourself.
Sharon Sews ahh thanks for the tips 😁👍 yes will definitely make the waist section a bit a bit bigger next time for sure! Looking forward to seeing your top review too 🤩 x
Great top Michelle, well done. As always, your videos are always a delight and informative.
Alison Williams thank you that’s really nice to hear! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😁 x
I'm so glad you put the blouse on. It's gorgeous!!
Vicki Fenlon thank you 😊 x
How phenomenal: a 1 metre pattern?!? And one that looks THAT good?!? That's a unicorn for sure! Looks lovely, but I see what you mean about the back. If you do decide to let out the darts, as suggested below, it'd be so cool to see that process of adjusting...I'm still very much a beginner and learning how to adjust already made clothes seems like a useful bit of knowledge. Thanks!
Nicole Fong haha!!! I love that you call it a unicorn 🦄 💕😊👍 I’m a bit nervous about adjusting the top so I may just make another one to see how I get on and maybe see if when I lose my ‘lockdown’ weight I’ll see if it has the same issue or if I should brave it and change it! X
I put a bit of ribbon through zip to help grab it then remove when worn
That’s a great idea! Good tip 👍 x
Perfect it’s gorgeous on you pinch a little from the darts and side seams. It’s just beautiful x🙌🏻❤️💙💚💜
Sarah O'Donnell thank you! Yeah I’ll see if that helps 😁 will make sure I do another and tweak it a bit more x
Love it Michelle.Bright and cheerful as your personality! x Mum x
Rosemarie Monks 😘
The top looks absolutely amazing on you 😍 both the style and the colour really suit you - it's a great video Michelle ❤️
Gingerhead & Co thank you very much! 💕 I really enjoyed all the construction of this top as it was just very different for me! I want to make another one very soon! X
Your top looks great on you! I love this vintage look. I have a similar Gertie pattern that I'll go ahead and pull out the drawer now after seeing your review. Thanks for sharing!
Crystalsewsandstuff haha!! Brilliant 💕 glad it inspired you to get out your Gertie pattern 👍 thank you for watching and look forward to watching your video too! X
Oh, I absolutely love how the top zips in the back. That is sooo nice. Great job lining everything up. Great top and review.
Manecoarse ahh thank you 😁💕 yeah the zip is a really nice feature! Thanks for watching xx
That’s a gorgeous top you made. I love it. 😍
It is Josie thank you! 😁 can’t wait to see your top and review 💕 x
Hi Michelle, your top is gorgeous! I love the fabric and the pattern. You sew so well too! If you want a bit more ease in the bottom half, id go up a size (or half a size) in front and back lowers pieces. The back fabric is being pulled by the front, so if you size up at sides that will help it to relax. Hope this helps. Thanks for taking part in the challenge x
Penguin and Pear Dressmaking thank you! I’m so inexperienced with fitting things and a lot of the time it’s a lot of guess work 😂 so thanks for the tip I will be sizing up those sections next time 😁
Thanks for creating the challenge too I can’t wait to see everyone’s videos 💕 x
Lovely Michelle, looks great on you 🧵😁
Zenda Connors aww thank you 💕
Such a lovely top, the shape really suits you and I think you've done a great job with the fit. What a fun zip! Xx
Thank you 😊 I still need to work on the fit ever so slightly but I am super pleased with it! Yeah I love the zip it was so strange putting it in upside down but it makes perfect sense to do it that way 😁 x
It’s absolutely beautiful on you . The red really suits you ❤️ . If you let out the darts a little at the back , that should release a little room for you .
Beyondthepinkdoor that’s a good idea! I’ll give that a go! 😊👍 x
As everyone else has said Michelle that top looks lovely on you. Your vlogging style is great too, you are always honest about how things go and point out useful things like that it can be got out of only a single metre of fabric and the zip position. Thanks, Sarah
eightlegs ahhh thank you so much! Honestly that’s such a lovely thing to hear I’m so happy you think that 😁💕👍 I really appreciate it xx
You could let out the seams at the back 0.5" each side - and the your have a full inch more at the back. It looks absolutely adorable
Ann Jensen thank you! I’ll try and see if I can let any out as I do feel like another half inch would be a lot better xx
Looks great ..love the color. Do you think you could put the zip in the side seam instead ?
Kim H not sure? I don’t know if you need it at the back for the space to get it on over your shoulders 🤔 I don’t think there would be enough room if it was at the side xx
You probably already have it but have you seen the Crazy Cat Jersey, currently in the sale on Fabric Godmother 😊
Haha 😂 I have seen it but haven’t bought it........yet. I’m currently trying to cut down on fabric purchases as I am overflowing in fabrics so need to get sewing my stash! As soon as there are some room for fabric then that may have to be an addition to the collection 😁💕 X
Sewing Bunny How could you resist 🤣
Love this top and out of 1m too! Just fab! Xx
Hide & Silk yeah I couldn’t believe it! I would never of thought it would take up such a small amount! 😁💕
Absolutely adorable on you ❤
barbara beckman thank you that’s very nice of you to say 💕
I really enjoyed your review Michelle, your top is stunning, it's a lovely silhouette and the colour looks great on you. ❤️
Little Quilt House ahh thank you! 😁 I was really pleased with it x
The top looks super on you, love the red, such a versatile item and all under a metre of fabric too - what’s not to love 💕 xx
Hayley Ringrose I know it makes it even better that it only takes a metre 😍 x
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Anessa Harris 👍