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Simplicity 3835

Materials: 2 yards printed cotton (for each top) from Reprodepot. Pattern: Simplicity 3835, cut in size 12 (ah, the questionable reality check of pattern sizes).

Time: One evening cutting, one evening sewing.

Cost: Less than $20 each.

I made something other than a skirt! These tops are my concession to the maxi-dress, empire-waist, shapeless-sack tunic vibe sweeping the nation right now.

The only change to the pattern that I made was to add darts in the back, which are printed on the pattern for one of the dress versions. They took in some of the extra fabric, without making it too tight. You don't want to try and make this top -- as loose as it is -- much smaller than your recommended size, because then the armholes will be too tight, and it will also be extremely difficult to wrestle on and off. I can see why knits are so popular for tops now. (You could perhaps also alter this pattern with a bit of a keyhole and button/loop in the back neckline to make it easier to take on and off over the shoulders, if it's a problem.)

Great tops! They look great - and you made them yourself. I love the light green fabric.