Sorbetto top with self-drafted sleeves So I made this using the free Sorbetto pattern.  http://www.coletterie.com/colette-patterns-news/free-pattern-to-download-the-sorbetto-top It was very easy to do, and I only made one mistake (totally my fault, putting the pleat on the inside. Oops!) I was concerned that it wouldn’t fit, since it only goes up to an 18. But the final measurements of the pattern assured me my size (20/22 Aus) would be accommodated. And it was! I also made my own piping for the sleeves, and that worked out perfectly. I would recommend this pattern for a beginner - it took me about 3 hours (spread out over three days) to make this, but someone more focused could make it in an hour, probably. Also, when they tell you to wash fabric before using it, you totally should. Because this green fabric bled through onto the yellow piping. And then when I finally washed it, dye bled through unevenly, and now I probably won’t wear it again.

Sorbetto top with self-drafted sleeves

So I made this using the free Sorbetto pattern. 

http://www.coletterie.com/colette-patterns-news/free-pattern-to-download-the-sorbetto-top

It was very easy to do, and I only made one mistake (totally my fault, putting the pleat on the inside. Oops!)

I was concerned that it wouldn’t fit, since it only goes up to an 18. But the final measurements of the pattern assured me my size (20/22 Aus) would be accommodated.

And it was!

I also made my own piping for the sleeves, and that worked out perfectly.

I would recommend this pattern for a beginner - it took me about 3 hours (spread out over three days) to make this, but someone more focused could make it in an hour, probably.

Also, when they tell you to wash fabric before using it, you totally should. Because this green fabric bled through onto the yellow piping. And then when I finally washed it, dye bled through unevenly, and now I probably won’t wear it again.

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