The Tilly and the Buttons Agnes top seemed the perfect, simple top to tackle this weekend. Last time around (see here) I totally managed to bodge up the neckline, ending up with an array of small holes where I was forced to unpick, which I then had to cover up with a lace trim. That said, I’ve still had plenty of wear out of it underneath a particular jumper that matches the colour of the spots perfectly 🙂
This time around I was determined to be more careful. This lovely, inky blue (almost purple) with tiny, dark pink dots was from Guthrie and Ghani and has an almost silky touch to it. Originally I cut a size 3, but this turned out to be a little snug, especially around the arms. I therefore added an extra cm to the width of each sleeve and also to the front and back pieces, resulting in a much more comfortable fit.
I went for the plainer view as I intended to wear this under things whilst it’s still cold. I’m looking forward to trying the ruched-sleeve version come spring though. This time around all went well and this really took no time at all to sew up on my over locker, switching to my regular machine just to hem. At the last minute I decided to add the bust detail. Although it resulted in a neat finish, I clearly didn’t quite pull it tight enough. Next time! I had a bit of a rummage through my button jars and found this blue one which matched well. Hopefully through adding it, it looks more like a planned detail? 😉
Pattern: Tilly and the Buttons Agnes
Adjustments: extra cm to width of sleeves and main body
Next time: pull the elastic detail tighter!
Soundtrack: David Bowie’s Greatest Hits
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This is such a great pattern! I bet you could make one in each colour of the rainbow and still not be bored wearing it?
Are you feeling better? You certainly look well, so I hope you didn’t just manage to put on a smiley face for the pictures.
Yes, thanks though slightly apprehensive about returning to school tomorrow, hope it’s not going to wipe me out again…
It is a great pattern, glad I didn’t mess it up this time! And yes, I can see many more of these 🙂
I’ve really wanted to make the Agnes. Would you recommend it? I love your version, like everything you make:D
🙂 It’s a great, every day pattern Abigail, would definetly recommend it. The instructions are great too.
Glad to see you’re smiling and looking yourself. That would look lovely with my new jeggings! 😃
Feeling much better thanks 🙂 Though very pale, barely left the house for a week!
Yep, need my own pair of jeans to go with this. Will get there one day…
Yes, glad to see you smiling again! And creating a lovely top for lots of wear. Detail ooks positively RTW! (Meant as a compliment. 😃) x
Thank you! Glad the button worked, looked a little odd without anything 🙂
Trust your eye ~ it looks grand!
Lovely practical top. Love the fabric. Hope your return to work goes well. Suspect it’s full on once you’re back and no chance to break yourself in gently 😦
Thank you! Going to have to force myself to go slowly this week. At least it’s a lot milder so easier on my chest.
Nice design feature 😛 it totally looks purple in the photos!
It does, doesn’t it? Thankfully the right kind of purple for me…
I love the fact that you added the soundtrack – very apt! Mine varies from The Wurzels to Mantovani depending on the mood I’m in:) Another great top for you.
Thank you! Think the soundtrack reflects the mood I’m in at the time, so thought it might be interesting to share. A lot of the time it’s just good, old radio 4 though, so could get dull…
Can’t beat an Agnes! Looks a great fit. Just started on a Coco!
I’ve just seen 🙂 They’re both such useful patterns, well worth the expenditure.
This looks lovely! I’ve only made one Agnes, this has reminded me to make more! x
Thanks Jane. A whole lot better with more width in the sleeves.
Great top and I’m sure it’ll get lots of wear! Love your ‘design feature’. How do you get your zig-zag stitching to look so neat? I’m rubbish at stuff like that.
Thank you! I just go very slowly with the zigzags so if it does ‘stutter’ I can catch it ASAP.
It looks like a planned detail to me! Love the dots on your fabric. That’s a great pattern.
Thanks Linda. All set to become a TNT pattern 🙂
What a great, versatile top. The button is a cute touch, and it does look intentional! (This seems like my kind of top – easy pattern? Suitable for regular machine?)
Very easy yes. I did most of mine on my overlocker but I think you could do it on a regular machine. I’m guessing her website will tell you… Good luck!
Thanks, I’ll check it out!