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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Seamingly Smitten Pattern Trio Giveaway+Lesley Flutter Top Review



How about we celebrate this holiday week with a fun top pattern review AND pattern giveaway?  Sound good? Well check this out:


Two Winners will get their choice of
3 patterns from Seamingly Smitten!
Winning some new patterns is like a fireworks celebration for your sewing machine - except they last a lot longer!  Now let's get to the goods....

Pattern Review Time:

I'd had my eye on the Lesley Flutter Top Pattern the minute I saw it come out. This cute picture of it really caught my eye.  I'm a sucker for aqua and I still dig the popular chevron look.  It convinced me to buy myself the pattern and go shopping for some fun fabric to make my own.


I've got to admit, I haven't had an awful lot of time to sew this summer, so these days I really need patterns that are easy to follow, don't require a lot of adjustment and look good the minute I snip the last thread.  That's a pretty tall order, isn't it? This top pattern delivered on it  all though!


It's ideally suited for summer weather.  The loose, yet feminine style is really comfortable on hot humid days.  The fluttery sleeves really let the breeze in. Usually tops with that description either show too much under the arms (aka side bra on display) or the neckline goes too low, but this is just right.  I've worn it half a dozen times already. 


You can use just about any fabric that has drape to it: jersey, silks, voiles, plus poly & cotton blends.  My navy stripe fabric is a lightweight jersey knit.  Since there's only one pattern piece to cut that part goes really fast and it's pretty simple to do all the hemming on the sleeves & neckline - even without a serger.


I was a little worried the sleeve shape might overwhelm me since I'm kinda small, but I did the petite version and it's just right.  I really love how it looks equally great with shorts, skirts & pants too.  I'm not great at styling myself up, but with this top and a colorful necklace I feel like I've got a nice, put-together look.

Ignore the un-styled hair - it was crazy humid out that day!

I'm eagerly awaiting some down time to make more of these tops with some of the fun fabrics I got in Canada recently.  Maybe this one will become my next Lesley Flutter Top...


Pattern Giveaway Time!!

Now how about a chance to win some patterns?  You could pick the Lesley Flutter Top Pattern....the Magnolia Street Wrap Dress Pattern (find my review of it here)...


or a few of these....


Or maybe some of these...Each winner will get to choose three patterns, so lots of options!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck everyone! 
If you're here in the USA, 
have a very happy 4th of July!


I purchased this pattern with my own funds.  Seamingly Smitten is a paying featured advertiser.  The opinions are completely my own, based on my honest experience using & purchasing patterns from this shop.

30 comments:

  1. I would get either the Miss MOd or the flutter top, love them both

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  2. Ohh, it's winter here in Australia, and I'd love to try the Little Lady jacket for me two little ladies!

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  3. So cute! I just bought this pattern as I've been eyeing it for awhile now but haven't sewn it up yet!

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  4. Adore the Com-plete-ly Perfect Peasant Dress

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  5. The Lesley Flutter Top and either the Julia or the High/Low Tank Top. :)

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  6. love the wrap dress, and maybe the yoga pants!

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  7. I love the High/Low Top, Street Maxi Dress and the Yoga Pants. Awesome patterns! Be especially blessed...

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  8. I'd pick the Magnolia Street Wrap dress, Women's High/Low Top and Lesley Flutter Top for my 3 Patterns if I win!

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  9. I'd definitely pick the Rory romper-I've been admiring it for a while now. Also the Lesley flutter Top (definitely influenced by your wonderful version), and the simple lines of the Carrollton Avenue dress.

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  10. If I win, I'll pick the Julia Top pattern. Heck, I might buy it anyway.

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  11. The girls Love Me Knots dress, the Magnolia dress and the Carrollton dress

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  12. I would choose The Maddie Peplum Top, Women's Draped Cardigan , and 12 Simple Skirts.

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  13. I would choose 12 skirts, the Sarabeth swimsuit coverup, and the cowl neck tank. Thanks! sarah@forrussia.org

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  14. I really like The Carrollton Avenue Dress for Women

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  15. Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Please add your giveaway to my giveaway page ♥

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  16. I would get the Flutter Top, Audrey Dress & the Knit Cardigan. Thank for this opportunity!!
    kweenbee_612@yahoo.com

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  17. Oh I love that top, I think it would be super flattering!

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  18. Love your patterns. Just found your site and can't wait to explore it.

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  19. I would choose the leslie flutter top, the kids belted cargo pants, and the Audrey dress patterns.

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  20. I'd want the Women's Draped Cardigan, Audrey Dress, and omen's High / Low Top sewing pattern.

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  21. I love the flutter top! But I'm also in need of some good kids patterns...

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  22. I love this top, I want to make one, or a dozen. They would be great for work.

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  23. Ooh, I love the top you chose! I think I'd do that one and possibly the maxi skirt and yoga pants.

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  24. Just found your blog and love to sew...always ready for new patterns

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  25. I'd get the Women's Reversible Vest to make for my oldest granddaughters in North Dakots, the Magnolia Street Wrap Dress for myself and my daughters, and the All Ruffled Up Dress for my younger granddaughters.

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  26. The Magazine Street Maxi Dress for Women
    Mimi Maxi Dress
    Strapless Sundress sewing pattern for Women

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  27. Sarabeth Swim Suit Cover Up, The Lesley Flutter Top and The Draped Cardigan

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