I could put a nice little neckline design on, then stitch up and wear the next day. Maybe something that has a slightly scooped neck with a button and loop closure in the back, an A line design with a straight hemline that you don't have to tuck in? Wouldn't that be nice? Does anyone still just sew some simple tops like these any more? Really, T shirts just don't look very nice on 61 year old grammys, and I want something simple for fun designs.

You haven't forgotten how. It will immediately come back to you when you start. A bit like typing and roller skating, it stays with you. I hope your project turns out well.

Marcelle
http://embroideryavenue.com/
http://embroidery.gotop100.com/

Did you find one, yet? And I know you said from commercial pattern company, but I found this pattern at Burda's website and it looks nice. It is free download, but their downloading process is weird. If you need help, I did manage to get the pattern directions and the pattern pieces into one pdf file. Just let me know if you need it.

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by danababes 03 Apr 2011

I cant seem to get the "print at home" option with the chickadee top, how did you get the pdf pattern? I got the "instructions" but it says to refer to the pdf pattern lol. I got an email from Burda and have been browsing there for a while tonight and happened to notice this thread here :)

You can also get OOP patterns from Ebay, I shop there a lot :)

@ Pennifold I have a similiar one like that. I have started back using it for making shells...FIESTA ;D *2U

Jan, do you have a local Hancock Fabrics? I just got their sales brochure and they have quite a few nice discounts on different brand patterns, different days.

MaCall's $1.99 ea.- March 26 thru March 30
Butterick $.99 ea.- March 31 thru April 4
Vogue 75% off - March 31 thru April 4
Simplicity $1.99 ea. - April 7 thru April 10

Also, 40% off entire stock of Sulky Thread and
accessories on March 26 thru March 30 (in store only), for all of you who like Sulky.

Angel

Yes, I have one. I've had it for years and it's a McCall's pattern. The number is 6926. You can make it in an hour!!!! Now, I don't know if it is still current, but you could try. I'll attach a picture of it for you.

Love and blessings Chris

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by nhsmith55 17 Mar 2011

Too bad this is no longer available. I'd have like something like this, too!

by nhsmith55 17 Mar 2011

Too bad this is no longer available. I'd have like something like this, too!

If I were you I'd make a pattern by drawing round something that fits you (not a T-shirt!) and make it up using an old sheet and big stitches. Then adjust to perfection, un-pick and you have a pattern. You won;t loose anything by trying!

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by hightechgrammy 17 Mar 2011

I was kind of thinking about that, but I haven't actually sewn any clothing for sooooo long. What if I've forgotten how? lol kind of

Here are links to the major pattern companies that are easy to obtain in the USA.

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by hightechgrammy 17 Mar 2011

You are amazing! Thanks! Does Simplicity still make patterns too?

by nhsmith55 17 Mar 2011

Simplicity does still make patterns. http://www.simplicity.com/ McCall Patterns owns the other 3 biggies.

by capoodle 17 Mar 2011

Thought I was missing a pattern company.