I made the Sylvie top from Forget-Me-Not patterns!
Full disclosure: I am a part of the Forget-Me-Not patterns Insider program, which means I get access to all their patterns in exchange for some social media posts showing off my makes. Forget-Me-Not haven’t asked to write this review though, and I get nothing for this. I just want to share the details of this lovely pattern!
What fabric and size did I choose?
I made a straight size 34, no mods at all.
This is a cotton jersey fabric from Selfmade.com. I picked it up on holiday in Oslo last year. I spent like an hour in the store touching all the fabrics and the haberdashery and generally being very excited. It’s suuuuch a lovely fabric.
What is the pattern like?
I’ve obviously sewn quite a few FMN patterns by now, and it was no surprise to me that this one was as excellent as the others. The instructions are illustrated and clear, and the steps for the round neck view and the cowl neck view are separated, which makes it nice and easy to follow.
The PDF pattern is layered, which I literally ALWAYS forget about before printing, even though it’s written right there in the instructions. I’m just foolish. But if you remember to do it, you can print only the size(s) you want to make, which makes cutting out a lot faster. And saves on ink. The pattern also kindly tells you which pages to print for the view you are making, which is nice.
What was the Forget-Me-Not Sylvie like to sew?
Being essentially a t-shirt with some stylish add-ons, this is a quick sew. I actually made mine as a palette cleanser in between some tricky projects, and it worked a treat.
My big tip is: when the pattern tells you to mark circles, mark the dang circles. You’ll find them around the V where the centre of the cowl meets the front bodice, and at the V where the cowl meets the back neckline. I didn’t mark these at first, and I regretted it. Particularly around the neckline. To make a smooth neckline, you want to start and stop stitching exactly where it tells you. And as long as you have the marking drawn on, then you’re golden. Don’t wing it!
What’s it like to wear the finished garment?
It’s comfy, obviously! It’s a t-shirt style, with loose airy sleeves, so about as comfy as you can get.
Would I make it again?
100% yes. Me Made May this year has taught me that I live in t-shirts, so the Sylvie is a great way to feel comfy and still have a bit of interest in my outfit. Plus, I saw some gorgeous versions on Instagram using stretch lace in the yoke, which are stunning. Really want to give that a go.
In conclusion
The Sylvie top is a classic Forget-Me-Not pattern in that it is an elevated basic. A beautiful top that’s easy to make and easy to wear. I’ll be wearing mine all summer, and looking out for more fabric to make another one in!