I'm officially declaring that quilting season is over. No, I'm not giving up quilting. I'm just putting them aside for the time being. This girl is severely lacking work clothes and cute summer frocks. Yes, I said frocks. I will be reshifting and refocusing my crafting to something a little more self-serving and productive for the next month or two. I'm needing a few extra pieces to throw into the work clothes rotation before my coworkers catch on that I'm cycling through the same 10 tops (okay maybe it's more like 15). What's that 20/80% rule again?

In any case, here's the first, of hopefully many, cute summer frocks/work pieces

Pattern: Simplicity 2593

Pattern Description:
Cynthia Rowley Collection, Misses Tops with Neckline Variation and Headband

I made view A, the tank with the twisted neckline.

Pattern Sizing:
I cut a size 14. Pattern is available in sizes 6-22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, more or less. Definitely do not expect the neckband to come out exactly as show on the envelope as it is up to the sewist to determine how to distribute the twists.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, the instructions were straight forward. The only part that may seem confusing is twisting the collar. It tells you to twist it 4 times. I defined one twist as a 360degree rotation and it worked out fine. I definitely also took Christina's advice to heart and tried not to be too OCD about how the twists came out. I kept redistributing the twists, pinning as I went, until I found one I liked. This is where you can definitely have a lot of fun with the top. And remember that the collar doesn't have to sit flush against the neck binding

The other thing that may or may not bother me about this top is how the collar will look after it's washed and how I may or may not get OCD about pressing the twists. A good shot of steam may just have to be okay. And then finally since the collar is only attached at the neck edge, it may be prone to flipping and flapping up in the wind.

Fabric Used:
Cotton blend Ikat fabric from Joann's purchased two summers ago.

Conclusion:
I'm planning on sewing this again in a solid shirting for work and will probably make a dress version of view C.

Hurray for new clothes!