Hello all!
Today I have to show you my version of the newly released Helen’s Closet Patterns Gilbert top , for which I was part of the Quality Assurance team for last month! I made View A out of a floral cotton lawn remnant which was left over from a dress that I made for a show last year. I always tie up the fronts of my shirts, so it’s great that that detail is incorporated into the pattern!
It was so nice to follow pattern instructions for once, instead of making it all up as I go along! Helen’s instructions were super easy to follow and it was great just relax and enjoy the sewing process. It’s a fairly simple top to make, but with enough details in it that you really feel like you’ve achieved something when you’ve got a finished top sitting in front of you.
I’ve found myself reaching for it on the super sunny days where I just want something light and breezy to throw on, and the fact that it goes perfectly with my new shorts just seals the deal! I was a bit worried that my fabric choice was a bit vintage-y for me but I actually love this outfit and feel really fresh wearing it.
In terms of changes that i’d make next time, I’d potentially shorten the sleeves and the body slightly. At the moment the ties rests nicely on my waist point and the side seams rest on my hip, so I would potentially shorten it so the side seam hem hits closer to my waist proportion wise. Or I can just tie it as tight as I feel that day as demonstrated below, tucking the ties up.
Thank you so much for reading and to Helen for having me as part of the QA team!
Lauren xx