{"id":10523,"date":"2014-09-21T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-21T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=10523"},"modified":"2018-04-06T18:50:34","modified_gmt":"2018-04-06T22:50:34","slug":"give-shrug-top-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/give-shrug-top-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Give me a shrug&#8217; Top pattern &#8211; POTM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11943 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"550\" height=\"484\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-500x440.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-150x132.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/484;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"550\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-500x440.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-150x132.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Did you notice the black top I was wearing when I modeled the <a title=\"The Flirty Skirty \u2013 10 gored skirt pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flirty-skirty-sewing-pattern\/\">Flirty Skirty pattern<\/a> a while back? \u00a0It had my pattern testing team calling out for me to make a pattern just like it. \u00a0Their wish is my command!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"The Flirty Skirty \u2013 10 gored skirt pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flirty-skirty-sewing-pattern\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9479 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Flirty Skirty pattern. 10 gored skirt, fitted in waist and hips and flaring at hemline. I'm in love!\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9479\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Flirty Skirty pattern. 10 gored skirt, fitted in waist and hips and flaring at hemline. I'm in love!\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Flirty-4.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So here is the Pattern of the Month for September &#8211; the <strong>Give Me A Shrug Top<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Made with knit fabric<\/li>\n<li>Wrap around collar that pleats under the arms and forms a back yoke<\/li>\n<li>3 sleeve lengths<\/li>\n<li>7 sizes from 31-46 inch bust<\/li>\n<li>Lined over the bust<\/li>\n<li>Wear the collar turned up or laid flat<\/li>\n<li>Flattering square cut neckline<\/li>\n<li>Includes a short video just to help with the pleating, the rest is easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pattern rating &#8211; Intermediate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1195043\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-11950 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"11950\" data-trackid=\"11950\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/484;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/484;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the 'Give Me A Shrug' Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can buy and download the pattern and instructions for the Give Me A Shrug Top\u00a0\u00a0from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0It's a PDF file containing both instructions and pattern pieces all in the same file. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/shrug\" style=\"\" >Pattern download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>My own versions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I made several versions during my development of this pattern using various different fabrics and sizing. \u00a0I think after seeing all the tester versions, I was far too boring in my choices &#8211; love the prints and stripes and the mix and match fabrics. \u00a0I need to make some more versions of this one. Here are a couple of my examples.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11945 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"364\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b.jpg 364w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b-109x150.jpg 109w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 364px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 364\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"364\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b.jpg 364w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Sewing-various-017b-109x150.jpg 109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This darker version was made with a very stretchy and lightweight ITY knit. \u00a0I'm between sizes on this pattern so for this version I made the larger size. \u00a0It's really interesting to see the way that going up a size and using this very lightweight loose fabric made a very fluid top that came out quite loose around the middle. \u00a0The collar also fitted a little looser and really did look like it might be separate to the front piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11946 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>My next version, I went down a size, so I'm now cutting a size slightly smaller than my measurement, plus I used a cotton jersey that didn't have much stretch. \u00a0It's actually not very thick, as you can see, it's quite sheer, but the fit on this version was much closer to the original, closer fitting\u00a0in the middle. \u00a0It's a combination of the smaller sizing and the less stretchy fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11947 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c.jpg 374w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 374px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 374\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c.jpg 374w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug-008c-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I like both versions and it was an interesting exercise to see how using fabrics with different weights and stretch can affect the sizing on a garment and how it wears. This top can use any fabrics with a moderate stretch, 40% or more suggested, with at least 5% lyrca.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11948 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I've got another on my cutting table right now. \u00a0I'm planning to try one out with contrasting fabrics, using a different fabric for the front panel to the collar and arms, to make it look really more like a separate shrug over the\u00a0top. \u00a0Could be a fun look I think.<\/p>\n<h2>Pattern testing versions<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11953 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11953\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Emma-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emma<\/strong> &#8211; <em>Everything is marked clearly and joined together without problem. It took some concentration to make sure I cut the correct amount of pieces and on the correct grain\/stretch. Everything is m<span style=\"color: #333333;\">arked clearly and joined together without problem. It took some concentration to make sure I cut the correct amount of pieces and on the correct grain\/stretch, and\u00a0to piece together as it was a shape\/style that wasn't obvious to me from the pieces! \u00a0Once I'd got it straight in my mind it went together like a dream, it \u00a0wasn't tricky and the finished top looks lovely.\u00a0I made the sleeves full length and they sit perfectly on my wrist bones. \u00a0I made it in plain black but will try a print for my next one &#8211; perhaps even using a contrast for the collar piece.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11954 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa.jpg\" alt=\"Theresa\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11954\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa.jpg\" alt=\"Theresa\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Theresa-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Theresa<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>Pattern pieces are nicely digitized. All lined up perfectly. Tutorial is well organized.\u00a0The top fit well. Good width across the chest and back. Nice length. Armhole depth is perfect and good sleeve length.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11955 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"500\" height=\"461\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin-150x138.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/461;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11955\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting top to sew with a built in collar that looks like you're wearing a shrug over the top.\" width=\"500\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Robin-150x138.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Robin at The Pattern Tester<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I like the design of the shrug top.  It's something that won't go out of style, and  it's comfortable.  I also like that you can wear it to dress up a pair of jeans, or wear it in the office with a skirt, or slacks.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I like the design of the shrug top. It's something that won't go out of style, and it's comfortable. I also like that you can wear it to dress up a pair of jeans, or wear it in the office with a skirt, or slacks. \u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I am a size 42\\&quot; around the bust, so I chose to make size F for a 43\\&quot; size bust.  The stretch crepe knit fabric that I used  had 100% stretch.  The fit was too big, so next time I would try size E for a 40\\&quot; size bust.   Or, if I use a cotton lycra with less stretch, I might try grading between the size E & F. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I am a size 42&#8243; around the bust, so I chose to make size F for a 43&#8243; size bust. The stretch crepe knit fabric that I used had 100% stretch. The fit was a little too big, so next time I would try size E or, if I use a cotton lycra with less stretch, I might try grading between the size E & F.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11956 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane.jpg\" alt=\"Jane\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane-500x255.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane-150x76.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/331;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11956\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane.jpg\" alt=\"Jane\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane-500x255.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Jane-150x76.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jane<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I was a bit intimidated at first when I saw the zig-zag collar piece, but the photos soon eliminated my fears. \\n\\nI loved that you included your favorite supplier for jersey. This is really helpful for those who like to or need to order fabric online.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I was a bit intimidated at first when I saw the zig-zag collar piece, but the photos soon eliminated my fears. \u00a0I loved that you included your favorite supplier for jersey. This is really helpful for those who like to or need to order fabric online. \u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;This is a great pattern, especially for those who are a bit intimidated by sewing with knit fabric. It's very do-able.  It stitched up quickly and was a lot of fun. Once you get the hang of this pattern you'll want to stitch up a bunch of them. You get the comfort of a t-shirt, yet the shrug collar gives it a little pizzazz. .&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">This is a great pattern, especially for those who are a bit intimidated by sewing with knit fabric. It's very do-able. It stitched up quickly and was a lot of fun. Once you get the hang of this pattern you'll want to stitch up a bunch of them. You get the comfort of a t-shirt, yet the shrug collar gives it a little pizzazz.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12114 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12114\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Stephanie-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stephanie<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;LOVE LOVE LOVE! I loved that it was a cute top that kept me covered. I'm a fan of 3\/4 sleeves, and those are difficult to come by.\\nI can't wait to wear mine with skinny jeans or with a skirt for a fancier look.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]\">LOVE LOVE LOVE! I loved that it was a cute top that kept me covered. I'm a fan of 3\/4 sleeves, and those are difficult to come by.\u00a0I can't wait to wear mine with skinny jeans or with a skirt for a fancier look.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12115 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana.jpg\" alt=\"Mariana\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12115\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana.jpg\" alt=\"Mariana\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mariana-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mariana of <a href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p1RLRD-ay\" target=\"_blank\">Maryall Made<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <em>I was determined to use these two fabrics even though I didn't have enough of either so I made several modification to the pattern. \u00a0I shortened the length, omitted the front facing and tacked it to the collar, added a contrast band to the sleeves, and cut the collar at 90 degrees. \u00a0I've had lots of compliments on my top already, and it is perfect for the weather we're having now &#8211; warm at noon but cold in the morning and evening. And, by using this fabric, it feels so comfortable!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12116 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2.jpg\" alt=\"Louise2\" width=\"342\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2.jpg 342w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2-128x150.jpg 128w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 342px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 342\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12116\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2.jpg\" alt=\"Louise2\" width=\"342\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2.jpg 342w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Louise2-128x150.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Louise<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>I love the style of pattern but not sure if being busty is preventing the shrug area from laying correctly. It rolls backwards to my arms a little. I may\u00a0tack the shrug part to keep it where I like it. Even though I am busty the area above my bust is small so I had extra fabric that I had to move into the armholes just like you said to do in the instructions for the pleat\u00a0area which I also did. Once I watched the video on how to do the pleats, that was a duh moment and made complete sense.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you ladies &#8211; I couldn't do it without you and your eagle eyes over the pattern and instructions checking out for mistakes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Currently under testing, the Cuddle Me Cardy pattern, ready for the cooler months. \u00a0Wrap yourself up in the Cuddle Me Cardy and be warm and stylish at the same time. \u00a0Coming in October&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1195044\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-11950 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"11950\" data-trackid=\"11950\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/484;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/484;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Give-me-a-shrug.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the 'Give Me A Shrug' Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can buy and download the pattern and instructions for the Give Me A Shrug Top\u00a0\u00a0from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0It's a PDF file containing both instructions and pattern pieces all in the same file. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/shrug\" style=\"\" >Pattern download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode226Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you notice the black top I was wearing when I modeled the Flirty Skirty pattern a while back? \u00a0It had my pattern testing team calling out for me to make a pattern just like it. \u00a0Their wish is my command! 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