My first ever top/blouse

[Emma2109]

Hi

I am a newbie to sewing after getting my first sewing machine at Christmas (I dabbled at school many many years ago!).

I have just made my first ever top....the fabric cost £3 as it was in the bargain bin and the buttons were out of a bag of mixed buttons I got for Christmas. The top fits perfect (after a bit of pattern adjustment) and it was the first time I have used bias tape, sewed princess seams and used my button hole foot!!....

Can anyone suggest some simple blouse patterns I can try....I have been looking for a bardot/off th shoulder pattern...

Many thanks xxx

[Surest1tch]

You certainly made a good job of that to say you are a beginner.  I wont advise on a pattern for you because only you know how confident you are and I would hate to dent your enthusiasm by suggesting something too complicated.
My first top was something similar to yours but without the buttons, why not have a go at something similar but with perhaps a vee or sweetheart neckline?

[Acorn]

Very nice - and I love the buttons!  Let's hope we have a lovely sunny summer so you can wear it a lot.   

[talamasca]

That looks lovely and the diff coloured buttons are a great touch.  I can't advise on patterns I'm afraid cos I'm a newbie too....so will be seeing what people recommend 

[Lantana]

It's many many years since I made clothes so can't offer advice on the pattern. Just wanted to say congratulations on getting this done ...seems liked you got practise in a lot of techniques. I love the buttons idea and as an ex librarian I was also taken with the backdrop!

L

[Lilian]

You've done a fabulous job with that blouse, the buttons are lovely!  Congratulations on your first make   

[Ohsewsimple]

What a great job for a beginner.  Love the idea of the buttons.

[SingingSinger]

That looks great! I love the fabric. I made a top in a similar multicolour polka dot and it cheers me up to wear it.

An off-the-shoulder/Bardot style top might need to be made out of a knit fabric so that it has enough cling to not keep slipping down your arms.

I make quite a few sleeveless tops. I've just made view D of New Look 6376 (came free with a magazine) which I quite like but it's a bit voluminous. My favourite shell top is from the Great British Sewing Bee book (http://www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-patterns/sewing-bee-sleevless-shell-top) which has a facing rather than bias edging. I find bias a bit fiddly to be honest.

[Kittensposies]

Another one who loves the buttons!!

Really nice pattern and finish. I need a button back top!

[Emma2109]

as an ex librarian I was also taken with the backdrop!

Haha...the backdrop is a digital print bookcase that hides a pull down bed for guests...xxx...I have som of the material left over and am tempted to make a skirt..x

[Emma2109]

I used the pattern out of the great British sewing bee book...I left it as a half button back top so I can wear a contrasting cami top underneath

[Zigzag]

Beautiful blouse and nice fabric choice.   

[BrendaP]

That's really good for a first attempt - and as others have said the buttons are what really make it stand out.  Well done.

[Ellabella]

Congratulations, attempting buttonholes on your first make is very impressive.

[Lantana]

as an ex librarian I was also taken with the backdrop!

Haha...the backdrop is a digital print bookcase that hides a pull down bed for guests...xxx...I have som of the material left over and am tempted to make a skirt..x

Ha ha I thought it might be! . Either that or you are were a university don .... or owner of a stately home!

L