Once I had made the Finch shorts I knew I was going to have a bee in my bonnet until I had made the top to go with them.
So with a guilty sideways glance at the school skirts and Oliver + S Sunday Brunch Jacket I am supposed be doing next, I started work on the top.
Looking through the instructions, it all seemed so simple to put together. Great! I chose not to make the bow, instead I wanted a button closure. I actually made a button hole for it instead of attaching velcro and doing a button for decoration only. I could see that velcro coming open during wear.
I used a Japanese cotton for the main fabric and a plain navy cotton for the lining. This is the size 6 made up. The length is perfect, normally I have to add length but didn't alter this at all.
Hubby and I had discussions about this top before I made it. He was unsure about the depth of the curves at the back and I said I would rework them a bit. In the end however I decided not to. It is such a pretty shape and I didn't want to ruin it. Instead I can always pop a vest top underneath if he objects!
The two pieces look so good together and I would be happy to send her out to play in this knowing that she is comfy and the shorts protect her modesty when she is climbing at the park!
The outfit is darling!
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