Great British Sewing Bee - Week 1

Great British Sewing Bee Week 1

I'm currently obsessed with the Great British Sewing Bee! Here's my first attempt at the Week 1 challenge of a simple top... hmm, yes very simple if it fits! The neck line was far too big so I gathered the front middle section with a running stitch - cleverly disguised with a massive statement bow! The back neck line is also gathered to fit and the sleeves were flapping away so they got a double pleat to hold them in place. I've now adjusted the pattern to account for fit by re-cutting the top shoulder seam in a smaller size which removes about 4 cm of excess material and cut the front neckline a bit higher. Just need to find some new material to make it in as I seem to have a cupboard full of prints fit for 6 and 4 year old daughters!