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Review of the Collins Top by In The Folds

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Review of the Collins Top by In The Folds

A few months ago, the lovely and talented Emily from In The Folds sent me a printed copy of her Collins Top pattern. Emily and I have exchanged patterns in the past and I’ve always loved sewing (and wearing) her designs. Emily ran a very successful Kickstarter campaign last year to jumpstart the printed pattern side of her business and it’s been exciting to see her journey. The Collins Top is part of my Make Nine list for the year so it was a bit of serendipity that Emily offered to send me the pattern.

The printed pattern is really beautiful and very well designed. It comes in a large color printed envelope with an instruction booklet and a folded printed pattern. The paper for the printed paper is a nice light weight, much sturdier than tissue paper but not too thick. As always, the instructions are very clear with excellent illustrations. There is also a sewalong on the In The Folds blog with more tips and photos. Make sure to check it out too.

DIY Outfit – Summer Swing Tank

My summer wardrobe is never complete without a swingy linen top. The combination of the swingy shape and the breathable linen makes for a cool and comfortable garment that can be paired with pants, shorts and narrow skirts with ease. And during the transitional seasons, you can throw a cardigan over the top and be ready to brave the more variable temps. Read on to see how I would DIY this fun and casual summer top.

How to DIY a Summer Swing Tank

Step 1: Today's ready-to-wear inspiration is the Cove Top from Steven Alan. I love the angled design lines of this top. The high neck perfectly balances the slightly cropped length making for an interesting and chic look.  

Step 2: The pattern I would use to DIY this top is the Collins Top (view B) by In The Folds. The design lines are so similar that really nothing would need to be altered. I've sewn a couple of patterns by In The Folds before and they are excellently drafted and a pleasure to work with. So while I haven't used this one (yet!), I'm sure it is equally stellar. 

Step 3: Our inspiration top is made in an olive green linen and the Collins Top pattern is well suited for linen, so let's carry one with this classic, summer friendly fabric. I found a Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in olive green available from Harts Fabric that would fit the bill perfectly.

And that's how I'd DIY a summer swing tank! Do you have any tops or tanks on your summer sewing list?

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DIY Blue Abstract Top

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DIY Blue Abstract Top

Today I’m sharing a variation of the Peplum Top pattern by In The Folds/Peppermint Magazine. You may have seen this top a few times before, either on Instagram or in one of my monthly WIP posts. I started it last Fall, just as it was starting to get cold outside. So, when I hit a fitting snag, I just set it aside. I finished it back at the end of February and just now sharing it with you. Better late than never, right?

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