Sooooo… I’ve been hoarding this fabric since last summer, because, of course – it is the super popular Cotton + Steel Mustang fabric from last spring’s collection. (Of course!)
Lately, though, I have been thinking that hoarding gorgeous fabric just means it sits on my shelf. So I’ve been using it up instead. Now it’s a cute First Day top (and a sunglasses case) and I have some left over for something else. I’m thinking tiny shorts maybe?
This top is a wearable muslin for the Tula Pink Elizabeth First Day dress I made my youngest last month. She’s grown a bit since last summer’s First Day dress so it’s a good thing I made a muslin for this one! Turns out, since this version does not have an empire waist, that she needs a size 7 around and a size 4 length, neckline and shoulder. I love that this pattern is so well put together. It’s super easy to alter!
I hadn’t made a top from this pattern as yet and I can see making a lot more. The dress is already quick, and the top is a bit faster and uses less fabric. LOVE that I can fit these into the smaller pieces I have left over from my projects.
I bought this fabric from Fabric Spark last summer, so it is now out of stock – you can check out their current Cotton + Steel stock though. Watch out – you might need all of them!
Reader Feedback: What is your go-to girl’s dress pattern? Or little boy’s shirt, if that works better for you!
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I am intrigued–tiny shorts???
Really cute top and what a star model! I really liked the Norah dress, next I would love to make a tunic from the pattern.
Ha! Yes – by tiny I mean – they would be for her and she’s tiny 🙂 But I was thinking maybe the city gym shorts? It would be cute with this print on the front and a more durable (read – not cream coloured!) fabric on the back.
Hi Sherri,
I trust you are safely home from the wonderful vacation. NASA is great, Disney World is such fun 😉 You put a lot of miles on the family car 😉
I love this pattern 😉 The dress is so girly, dress it up with lace etc. but the simple top is so easy, add shorts or capris and voila! Your girls are such sweet models 😉 Summer holidays coming, take care.
Thanks Ann – we are slowly adjusting back to “real life”! Thank you. 🙂 It was so good to get away and we are all more relaxed after taking a break!
Looks so great Sherri – I love the way you matched the fabric on the peplum too, nicely done.
Thanks Daryl 🙂 I LOVE this fabric and she loves wearing it, which makes the whole thing more fun!