Sophie this Season

 Sophie is the pattern du jour at the moment, especially in this weather!

 I was kindly given the Atelier Jupe - Sophie and Ellis set by Beyond The Pink Door to try a while ago, and I've made several over the last few months.  

This pattern is a cute little top and shorts pattern with some great elevated details. One of the being - these shoulder ties... 

The Sophie Top is a really simple shell top - a bit like the Ashton which is doing the rounds again, but with a wider neckline and some asymmetric shoulders. 

 The fun thing about this design is that the ties at the shoulder are a separate pattern piece - so you can use it on either shoulder, both, or neither! I think that's a very clever feature by Atelier Jupe, giving much more options if asymmetry isn't your thing.  

It is QUICK to make if you're looking for an easy win. Also a fabulous way to showcase some fabric as it's a blank canvas. A great stash buster too for those smaller pieces you may have. 

I couldn't resist this Fabric Godmother seagull print (always reminds me of lovely reader Karen) and of course a top for the Norfolk seaside was in order.  

I made a size 44/46 and the only change I made was to remove the small dart by pivoting it out to the hem. Of course as I do love a theme it was a great excuse to crack out all seagull related goodies to wear....

Fun earrings are from Oo Bears I think although not 100% on that - she certainly has some though. The cute little label is of course another CosyClubHandmade  and the epic necklace is Sugar & Vice. 

 A great little shell top sewing pattern if you're after something simple but effective for the rest of summer - definitely one that can be carried into new seasons for layering. Great value too as it also come with the shorts pattern included! Little peek of those here...

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