![S2601 Thumbnail](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/5976615606_63b1e2b0c6.jpg)
I was drawn to Simplicity 2601 by the shaped midriff and peplum, both elements that I find flattering for me. I also like the choice of collars and sleeve variations. I like it so much I've made it twice! These are both old projects that I never got around to reviewing. I made the polka dot one in July 2008 and the pink version last September in my sewing mania for my trip to Turkey.
POLKA DOT FLOUNCE VERSION
I made this cotton blouse from a small G Street Fabrics $2.97/yd table find (of course). I bought the fabric in March '09 and sewed it up in July '09, which is not too shabby in my world of stashing. I don't find a lot of plain woven cotton on the $2.97/yd table (and in fact they now have a separate table for woven cotton prints, I think it's $5.97/yd), so I wonder if this was a small remnant from a higher priced bolt. I know they occasionally toss those onto the $2.97/yd table.
![Before Rick Rack](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5976601056_17e567b9dd.jpg)
![Rick Rack Closeup](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5976052107_18edf3678b.jpg)
After some thought, I decided to take a cue from the pattern envelope, which shows random rickrack trim on View C. I didn't like they way they had placed the rickrack on that view, but rickrack seemed like the perfect choice. I love rickrack but it is hard to find a place for it in adult garments. I think it works here--it doesn't come off juvenile to me and it allows the midriff and the ruffle to pop on this blouse.
![Polka Dot with White Skirt](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/5976603714_3d55cd1a1e.jpg)
I have become a lot more picky in the past couple years about how things look on the inside.
![Ugly Interior of Polka Dot](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/5976614370_e66e8fdec1.jpg)
I styled it with my Burda 03-2009-104 white skirt for my 4th of July red, white, and blue extravangza. I still have this skirt in my closet but I never wear it because I'm afraid of getting it dirty! This blouse, although it had been pre-washed, bled dark blue onto the waistband. I was able to get it mostly out with oxyclean, but it made me paranoid. Plus, I can't bike in it.
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HOT PINK SWISS DOT VERSION
After I made the polka dot blouse I was looking through the other reviews of the pattern. I love how Katie N turned this pattern into a dress. Her review inspired me to make the little collar, as it has such 40s retro appeal that was not apparent to me from the pattern envelope.
The hot pink dotted swiss is from Fabric Mart in September 2010. At only $1.99/yd, how could I pass it up? And how fortuitous that the rayon satin I purchased from fabric.com last year for linings ($2.79/yd) matched exactly for the bias tape? I sewed up the fabric within a few days of receiving it. I got three fabrics in that order, two of them specifically for my trip and I decided if I sewed this one too the entire order wouldn't count! (I still have quite a bit of the pink left, though.)
![Balloon Peplum](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5976048041_18cb4da2ab.jpg)
![Underlap and Buttons](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5976049249_aab19ab4eb.jpg)
![Satin Bias Binding](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5976613460_d8f6487165.jpg)
I used the tie sleeves on this version because I thought they were so cute, but I am not entirely sure they work. Even though my swiss dot is a very lightweight batiste, the ties seem rather bulky and the ends stick out rather than laying down.
![PInk Side](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5976607262_97acb9e5d6.jpg)
![Polka Dot Front](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5976608156_956776e709.jpg)
I still haven't made my dress version of this, but I am sure I will get around to it someday!
All photos are here and the pattern review is here.
26 comments:
Super cute...both versions! I made one from some light blue dotted swiss and I love it! Now if the weather would get warm enough to wear it, I'd be ecstatic!
I love the details of the pink version & the color of the fabric. It's funny how just varying the details results in two blouses that look nothing alike.
I really love both versions. This pattern is one of those I have and keep skipping over but it's so cute! I need to bite the bullet and just figure out the FBA. I even have some of that Swiss dot. Who could resist it at that price?!
I've been staring at this pattern for the past month. My mojo is on hiatus but your review gave me a little boost. Cute fabrics! I <3 polka dots and Swiss dots so much!!!
They are both very flattering on you. I also thought the yellow dress was adorable!
Cute tops. This is why I have to keep adding to my pattern stash. There is always something I see I need to have after reading someone's review. Great fabrics too.
Both are very cute! I especially like the navy one with rick rack.
The pink and orange made me laugh out loud -- too cute, especially with the glasses!
There really isn't enough rickrack in adult clothing, is there? And it's so fun, like your tops.
I love this shirt I have made it twice too! Love the hot pink version!
Very cute blouses. The ruffles and little collar make them look completely different, nice variations. Your insides look beautifully sewn, its not looking good for slapdashness!
You pull of hot pink so well, and I love the polka dot version. The ric rac is a fun touch. The details do indeed make both versions seem like completely different patterns.
Both look great and I am amazed you can remember so much detail from making these a while ago. I've got to get more separates into my wardrobe, I think Burda mag has a similar pattern to this somewhere....
Two flattering versions and both so distinct. I really like the dotted one styled with the white skirt. Very cute!
I love what great buys you find on fabric! I wish we had better fabric sales around here like that.
I really like both of them! Your closet must be packed!
I like the polka dot version best. It looks GREAT with the grey skirt.
Ah, a peplum! You look great in this style!
I made this top last year out of some Anna Sui silk chiffon. I think it turned out cute, but I have yet to wear it!
I have to tweak the button loops though, because the loops seem too big, and the buttons run the risk of popping open.
Yours are both very cute!
Both adorable tops. I share your paranoia about white clothing and got a laugh out of that! Making one's own bias tape is so satisfying, I always think.
Really cute tops and outfits.
What kind of bike do you use? Does it have a level top bar?
I agree it's a very flattering cut - and so many interesting details, to boot! I love both versions. Swiss and polka dots, both yum.
Very nice!
I hope the dress version uses an underlap *giggle* ok seriously, that would be a winner dress with a defined waist and a feminine peplum. Peplums should stay in style forever. They are ideal to flatter a little 'bread loaf' belly.
Cute tops and a great style on you. I love the polka dot version with the white trim. It's adorable!
That's a very cute pattern, and a great style for you. I never thought of using rickrack on my clothes, but I really like the look!
Nice job on both tops. And I'm adding this pattern to my wish list.
Totally cute pattern and mixing it with polka dots is a great idea.
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