A Red Top for Valentine's Day ; Vogue 9360
A fitting top to wear for Valentine's Day. This fun and comfortable top is my first attempt at a SMA or small bust adjustment. I made view D using a stretch cotton poplin. So comfy with a pair of black leggings! I did a 3/4" SBA. This picture shows only half the amount removed as the other half will come out of the left front piece. To make things more interesting, I decided to do a type of Hong Kong finish on the long seams just to make it pretty inside. Above is what the seam looks like on the yoke after it is top stitched. I rather like it. Can I just say, I LOVE hand stitching. I don't know why, but I just do. Here is the collar stand that I will then top stitch. All that was left to do after adding the sleeves was to hem and add the buttons and buttonholes. Tip- I daisy chain one button after another. After I add them, I clip the seams. Saves time... And, here it is! I love the pleats on the back th