If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I am close to having the revision of my Little Betty top pattern ready for testing.  I first released the Little Betty top a few years ago now and I wanted to update it for a few reasons. Firstly, it only went up to size 8 which is inconsistent with the size range of all of my other patterns (12MO-10Y).  Secondly, I wanted to add some simpler options to allow the pattern to be a go to knit top pattern that was quick to make.  And, thirdly, I wanted to try digitally drawing my sewing instructions.  So, today I can show you the simpler 'sans frills' Little Betty top I made a couple of days ago with the trademark cuffs and waistband.  PS....I am considering changing the name of the pattern and am looking for feedback.  You can help me in a little poll in the sewpony patterns fb group!

This is the last day of The Little Betty top blog tour.  I hope you have enjoyed seeing all the variations of my pattern.  Today you will see two different takes on my pattern - one with a multi fabric combination omitting the frill, and the other in a solid coloured dress!   Today I have the pleasure to show you what Rachael from imagine gnats and Trine from groovybaby...and mama! have made.

Thanks so much for joining me guys!

You can buy my pattern HERE.  You can receive $1 off the full price with the code: BETTYTOUR1.

 

Shino writes the blog Nutta! which I happily discovered a few months ago.  Shino is Japanese and moved to America three years ago.  She has only been sewing for 12 months - so great!!  She sews for her two daughters and for herself.  Shino is new to sewing and even newer to blogging - she has only been blogging for eight months, but has already built up an impressive repertoire of beautiful handmakes  You can read more about Shino here, and you can see an overview of her 2013 creations here.  I can't wait to see more of this sweet gold heart Little Betty over at Nutta!


Venus is the super creative Mum behind the blog, Suburbia Soup.  She has guest posted here at sewpony for When we were young.  She sews the coolest stuff for her sweet sweet daughter Lala.  How cool is this Louisa dress?  I am pretty excited that she will be sharing two Little Betty tops today...how cute is the pic below??  I am jealous of that knit fabric!!  I can't wait to see more.  Go to Suburbia Soup and say hi to Venus and little Lala!!


Thank you so much Shino and Venus for testing and helping me on my blog tour... your tops make me happy!!

Make sure to check in tomorrow to see what Rachael and Trine have cooked up!!

Here is the last blog tour post for this week.  The Little Betty  tops so far have been fantastic! Today, I have Amy from SewsNBows and Griet from Emma en Mona showing you their loveliness.  You can buy my pattern HERE. 

The lovely Griet from Emma en Mona won the most recent series of Project Run and Play (which is currently running it's ninth season).  Her signature style look was phenomenal! She sent me a very sweet 'condolence' message after I was 'sent home'.  Since then we have visited each others blogs more often and I love her style.  When Griet signed up to test my pattern, I was pretty excited as everything she makes her beautiful twins is awesome.  Have a look at this sweet horse dress!  Griet blogs from Belgium.  She has a translate button on her blog which is handy (although the translations are often terrible and hilarious!).  I think Emma and Mona must be the best dressed girls in Belgium.  Have a look at her Little Betty below....head over to Emma en Mona to see more.

For day three of The Little Betty top blog tour, Meghan from Once upon a notion and Leentje from Vanleentje are sharing their creations.  You can buy my pattern HERE and receive a $1 discount by using the code: BETTYTOUR1 at checkout.

Meghan from Once upon a notion blogs from the US and sews for her son and daughter.  Meghan recently sewed up this gorgeous outfit for Frances Suzanne's ongoing series, Flip this pattern.  Meghan is sharing the second top she made with my pattern...you can see it here.

Leentje blogs from Belgium at Vanleentje.  Her blog is in Dutch  but can be easily translated by using the translate icon at the top of her blog.  She makes gorgeous clothes for her kids.  Check out these lovely pants she made her son.  And I just love her Little Betty!! Such great fabric!! Head over to Vanleentje to see more.


Thanks so much Meghan and Leentje.  I love both your tops!!

Pop back tomorrow to see Amy from Sews and bows and Griet from Emma en Mona.

I can't wait to see all the versions of my pattern that these lovely ladies have made.  The first ten bloggers on the tour kindly helped me by testing my pattern and giving me some great feedback to improve it. Tasha from I seam stressed and Nienke from Pienkel are showing you their lovely tops today.

Tasha has been blogging for less than a year and sews awesome stuff for her daughter (and also now her baby son).  She mixes fun prints and textures and always creates unique pieces.  Have a look at her 'out of this world' Halloween costumes that she made for her children inspired by the classic book, The Little Prince. And check out her sweet Little Betty below and click HERE to see more. 

Nienke from Pienkel blogs from the Dutch island of Tershelling - such an interesting sounding place!  I love that blogging helps me connect with people from all over the world! Nienke sews for her gorgeous three children.  Nienke has a new (ish) series called "Weekly Pin Project", inspiring sewers to link up and share projects inspired by pins they have pinned on Pinterest...what a great idea!.  One of my favourite of Nienke's past sewing projects are these gorgeous ladybug bathers....so cute!!   Today she is sharing a Little Betty she made for her youngest daughter.  Head over to Pienkel to see more!

I am excited today to release my second pattern: The Little Betty top!!  I have had seventeen wonderful testers working behind the scenes over the past couple of weeks to help me improve my pattern.  You can read more about my pattern and view more photos here.

 

The Little Betty top is a 1970's inspired knit design that has three views: Long sleeved, short sleeved and sleeveless.  It features wide banding and a gathered frill over the bodice.  It closes with a button and loop closure at the centre back.  

 

The 25 page PDF file is priced at $8 AUD and includes:

Many of the ladies who kindly tested my pattern also have blogs.  I have also recruited a couple more lovely ladies to help me on my Little Betty pattern tour.  The calendar is below: