Sunday, February 20, 2011

Ottobre Katherine top

Happiness is my new favorite top!

Ottobre magazine 02/2010 Katherine top. I have seen a few others make this top and recently in a fit of shopping in my pj's I bought the back issue form Crafty Mama's.

This is what makes this pattern so great - the ruffle detail on the sleeve makes for a touch of funkiness I love.



The top also fits great straight from the pattern. This fabric is a lovely rayon knit from Gorgeous fabrics.



I loved it so much that I made another in a bright ditzy floral print also from Gorgeous fabrics.



This top is warmer than the rayon version so I haven't had a chance to wear it yet. Probably my only comment on this top is that it is not very long. I am average length in the body if you are long in the body or prefer a longer top you may want to lengthen it.

Pattern review link here!

23 comments:

  1. These tops are to die for. They are both so beautiful. Great choice and excellent work Sue.

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  2. Fabulous tops Sue. Very flattering!

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  3. I love those t-shirts, especially the green one. Green looks gorgeous on you.

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  4. I can understand why you love this pattern. Very flattering top on you. Really cute!

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  5. What a great top! I love both versions, but I really love the "ditzy floral" :)

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  6. I love those tops. The sleeves are beautiful!!

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  7. Head of heels for your tops... love them and totally love the ruffle detail on the sleeves. I've wanted to do a ruffle blouse, but after purchasing a blouse with the ruffle down the center and not liking the look... dismissed the idea of sewing one. After seeing yours, I will have to enter the realm of Ottobre patterns.

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  8. That's a fabulous top. Love those sleeves!

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  9. Love the ruffles. A great detail!

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  10. They look great - I love that ruffle sleeve on you and the green is a fabulous colour - I have just worn and worn and worn that top.

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  11. Great tops. Love the green on you.

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  12. You look great Sue, envious of your figure!

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  13. Oh, I like this very much. I may have to investigate this magazine.

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  14. What a fabulous t-shirt pattern. Both versions look great on you. The sleeves are super cute!

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  15. love, love, love these tops! Green suits you too.

    Did you finish the edges of the ruffles or just let them curl under?

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  16. What lovely tops. The ruffles are adorable. I particularly admire the green one. I have 2 tops from what must be the same fabric and am rapidly wearing them to death. snap!

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  17. Both of your shirts look good on you Sue. Love those ruffles.

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  18. These tops are gorgeous! Not only does the pattern have great sleeves but it has a beautiful neckline as well.

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  19. Those are super fun tops - and you look great in them!

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  20. So adorable--I just love that sleeve treatment!

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  21. Oh, I really love that floral top especially! Looks great on you!

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  22. Wow I love this! Those ruffles really make it!

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