Great beginner make

This is such a quick and satisfying make – I’ve made 3 so far. I’m not inclined to wear it bear chested (as in the cover shot), but all three are great holiday tops. The pattern is easy to follow and adaptable and uses a scant amount of fabric. I lengthened the sleeves 3 inches, and the body 2 inches and added a little cuff to the sleeves. I’ve also decided that I prefer 3 sets of shorter ties. The weight of the ties means that a bit of interfacing is called for on the neckline. That sounds like quite a few changes, but they really aren’t a chore. I have plans to make another in something medium weight which I expect will also work well.