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The blue oversize version looks FABULOUS on you with the blue leggings! If I could look that stylish in workout gear, I might go to the gym more often 😂.
Thia was a fun video. Was interesting seeing the effect of choosing different sizes. I loved the pintuck top; I'd definitely wear that out and about (not just for workouts), but I'm used to wearing long tops being only 5 feet tall.
Followed your excellent instructions for the neckband and wrapping the back hem around the side seam before stitching it. I have a lovely Lotus for my granddaughter now. :)
That closer fit striped one looked much better than I expected it too! I’ve been looking at that pattern off and on all day trying to decide weather to buy it or not, all that floofy extra fabric round the tummy does me no favours, but your tighter one might just be the answer. The pintucked fabric you made up really elevated the look of the plain blue one as well. That was ingenious!
Gorgeous tops Karina. My favourite colour is the red and hounds tooth, but I like the longer, loose fit of the blue with the pin tucks. I never would have thought of doing pin tucks on a knit fabric.
What a fantastic video. Your shirts are all gorgeous. I’ve looked at this pattern several times and thought I’d want it longer and now I know how to make this happen so thank you so much.
All three are outstanding and your creativeness so inspirational. I was dallying over whether or not to try this pattern and now I'm sold! I so want to try my hand at a pin tuck version and the hounds tooth colour block. Thank you for sharing this and how the different sizes look. ❤
Patiently waiting for this video! I was just looking at the first Lotus top, so good to see the new inspirations. Thank you for linking the resource videos instead of having us hunt for them. I always enjoy the fashion show that highlights the beautiful sewing. You are a very talented lady. When ai joined you were at 24k subscribers. Glad it’s catching 🙂
I was a bit “on the fence” with this pattern but love your tops so much, I bought it ( using your link & discount code, of course). Thank you for inspiring me to make a Lotus top.
I knew that I could come to you to learn alternative techniques to add a neckband and how to use fabric with a plain back and you didn’t disappoint! You went further and made it limitless with the pintucks and the size changes for different uses. You really are amazing Karina. If it’s ok I would like to ask an unrelated question. I have to shorten the length between my shoulder and high bust by 1”. This significantly alters the sleeve head if I can/when the sleeve is adjusted correspondingly. Can you give me some direction on how to alter the sleeve pattern piece? Thank you so very much. xx
Im sitting here cracking myself up, i hope everyone will laugh with me. I see Karinas 1st shirt, I'm thinkin, "Ohh my gos, that'ss brilliant!! I love the extra space and length!" Im doing that!! Then I see the second to, "OH WOW!! I love that!" No, for sure, I'm making this! Then showing the 3ed top, "HEYYY, thats the way to go right there!!" Then I start cracking up at myself, thank goodness she stopped at 3 tops, I'll be sewing 1/ 2 way through June trying to make all these tops 😂 I really enjoy this channel Karina, thank you for being so inspiring to me and I'm sure others as well. Beautiful fun tops. I love all the extra details you add.
My favorites were the blue workout and the black stripes. ❤️ I was on the fence about whether to try this top or not, but now I’m going to go for it! Thanks so much for the video!
Karina, I need to shorten mine as I am 5' 2.5". There are no shortening/lengthening lines. How did you decide on the top where to shorten? I appears that it would be shortening across the full bust by looking at your illustration. Is that right? I'm stumped!
It’s not an exact place. Don’t over think it and just choose a place below the bust. Then it’s the same place everywhere. This is a loose top and there is not exact shaping, so ir does not really matter where you do it. There is a graphic in the pattern instructions that illustrate this.
