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Bateau Neck Top: Pattern Review and Giveaway! {CLOSED}

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DSC_1092When Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest asked if I wanted to review her new pattern, The Bateau Neck Top, I knew if I said yes it would give me a good reason to start sewing again, just a little at least.  I’m so glad I said yes because I really love this pattern!DSC_1105

It seems the sewing world has completely embraced knits (well, at least the blogs I follow).  Which is great because that also means more options for knit sewing patterns and knit fabric are being offered.  I know they have been all along, but it seems to be the thing these days.

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The Bateau Neck Top pattern does not disappoint.  Anneliese has put together many options for finishing this garment.  I loved the pleated detail on one option so I chose that.  You can choose from:

–Bateau Neck Top with Pockets
–Ruffled Bateau Neck Top
–Pleated Bateau Neck Top
–Button-Back Bateau Neck Top

Rather than the ruffle neck, I put in some ric-rac so it’s just peeking out the front.  Had I sewed it into the back as well, it wouldn’t stretch over her head, just fyi.

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Not only are there a some great top options, but Anneliese also has a pattern to extend this into a dress.  And the drop-waist version is really adorable.  I would have made the dress, but Bailey asked me to just make it into a top.

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Bailey said it was comfy.  I think it’s adorable.  It’s always nice when you know something you made will be worn.  I see many more bateau tops in her future.  Perhaps for the boys, too?

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I think the sleeve length is great.  The whole top just looks very classic to me.  I highly recommend this pattern for beginners—especially those who fear sewing with knits.  This was a very quick sew and I love the results.  It’s also such a versatile pattern.  Love it!

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The top is offered in sizes 18 months to 10 years, so you can get a lot of use from this pattern!

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Anneliese has offered to give away one Bateau Neck Top pattern and the dress extension pattern to one lucky reader. 
All you need to do is leave one comment below, one comment per person. 
Giveaway ends next Wednesday, September 25th at 11:59 pm MST. 
Leave a way for me to contact you, please! 

You can find other blogs hosting giveaways HERE. 

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Pattern:  Bateau Neck Top from Wee Muses, by Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest
Fabric:  Knit from Joann
Shoes:  Target

I was provided the pattern free to review but all opinions are 100% mine. 

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  8. I love the fabric you choose for Bailey’s shirt. This pattern is amazing! Thanks for the giveaway.

  9. This is super adorable on her! I love the rickrack and that fabric is such a great find! Thank you so much, Christie!

  14. That knit fabric you found is adorable!!! It works great for the pattern (which is fabulous too). Great job!

  15. Oooh, knits. I’m very much a newbie at sewing (haven’t done much since home ec class in 1986). A simple pattern sounds perfect and this pattern is so cute.

  16. I love that you added ric-rac….makes it really unique. Would love to win this pattern! Thanks for the chance to win.

  17. Thanks so much for the chance to win. I have seen this pattern floating around blogland and would love to try it.

  18. I love the fabric you chose for the top! If I let my 7 year old see this I’m sure she’s going to want one just like it!

  21. The top is adorable and your model is so cute. I really love the shoes too. The ric rac is a really nice touch . . . I know a lot of little girls would prefer it to the ruffles, patterns that leave you with lots of options are the most worth it. Thank you for the chance to win what looks like a nice fun pattern. I hear you on the hard to find time to sew. Its a little trickier with little ones who need your attention, but its worth it to leave the machines alone cause they grow wicked fast and projects can wait for quieter times) You have a beautiful family!

  29. I love the fabric and ric rac combination you chose for this top. Thank you for the tip on not adding the rid rac all around the collar as I would’ve made that rookie mistake!
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  36. The fabric you used is lovely and the rickrack detail… I am a rickrack addict… I always find ways to use it! Thank you for the giveaway, would love to win the pattern.

  38. Love this! It looks super versatile and I’d love a copy of the pattern! Also so glad you’re back at the sewing machine :)

  39. Super cute pattern
    Super cute fabric – I’ve seen it in cotton but not knit – very cool!
    Would love to make for my granddaughter
    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  40. The ric rac peeking out of the top is such a sweet touch. This looks like a pattern that would get used quite often, thanks for the chance to win!