Wednesday, January 22, 2014

DIY Girl's Shirt: The Izzy Top

I decided a couple of days ago to start sewing my daughter's Spring and Summer wardrobe.  January and February can be very loooong and cold months around here, so anything that helps to feel like Spring is getting closer is a major plus!

The first thing I made was this perfect little top for PiePie.  I am so in love with this pattern that I currently have 7 more cut out and waiting to be sewn up!


The fabric I used for this one is actually an old bed sheet! (Pattern details and review are at the very bottom of this post).


Doesn't she look adorably happy in her new shirt? I made the pants she's wearing too and posted about them here.















I made the top slightly longer than the pattern called for just to make sure it didn't end up too short.  PiePie typically wears 3T width and 4T length for most clothing. 






Pretty nice old bed sheet, eh?




I think she likes it.










Here's a closer view of the bodice.  I chose to topstitch around the neckline and sleeves even though the pattern didn't call for it. 












 I used the original sheet top as the hem for this shirt so that I wouldn't have to hem it.




Here's a view of the back.







I used my favorite snaps instead of a button.







Surprise!!  I made one for baby sister too!   I wanted to get a photo of her as well, but she wasn't very cooperative during the photo shoot.







Pattern Details & Review:

The pattern I used to make these tops is the Izzy Top pattern by Climbing the Willow available via Craftsy.  Not only does this pattern create a ridiculously cute top, but it is very easy to sew and it is FREE!  Yes, that's right, free and it comes in sizes 18m-5.

I highly recommend this pattern to anyone and everyone.  It is definitely a project that a beginner can accomplish and be proud of.

Please note that people have told me that the pattern is no longer available via Craftsy, so I've linked them here:

Izzy Top Pattern

Izzy Top Tutorial                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             


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36 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 22, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Your daughter and the top are both adorable! Thanks for the lovely review :)

    Teri Olson
    www.climbingthewillow.com

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    1. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsJanuary 22, 2014 at 8:12 PM

      Hi Teri! Nice to 'meet' you! I'm so in love with this pattern! I'm working on 7 more for PiePie right now assembly line style!

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  2. ZuraJanuary 22, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Your workmanship is impeccable

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  3. Kris C.January 22, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Very cute! I like the extra topstitching - will have to do that on my version.

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  4. Deborah DevineFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Very cute top. I printed out the pattern myself, and plan to sew a 5t for my granddaughter.
    Deborah
    sewmuchtogive.blogspot

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  5. Falafel and the BeeFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Beautifully done! Gosh that is so sweet.

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  6. KarenFebruary 4, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    These little tops are adorable! I love that you made one for baby sister, too. Using those pretty sheets was a wonderful idea. I know that they are so soft and comfortable to wear. Thank you for giving the link to the free pattern. I can see me making a couple in the near future!

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    1. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:29 AM

      Thank you! I just love up-cycling. You'll love the pattern!

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  7. AjaireFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    I love the izzy top and these are both so precious. The sheet must have been lovely. :)

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    1. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:29 AM

      Thank you! I love the Izzy too and this sheet was meant to be made into Izzy's!

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  8. workpraysewFebruary 4, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Very sweet. I think I'll be making some of those for this summer. Perfect fabric for it too.

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  9. Paisley RootsFebruary 4, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    LOVE the fabric! It's perfect!

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    1. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks Karly, I just love it too! So glad to have found it.

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  10. Project Run & PlayFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Very simple and so sweet! I love how neat your sewing is. You can see our sew along submission for this week here http://skirtfixation.com/2014/02/t-shirt-dress-outfit/

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful! I really love this fabric (old sheet :)). Well done!

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  12. ValindaFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Such a cute top, that fabric choice was perfect.

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  13. VonnieFebruary 5, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    So pretty, Lisa! Fresh and "Springy" :-)

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    1. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      Thanks Vonnie! This one definitely reminds me of Spring. Hopefully Spring will arrive one of these days.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Beautyfull, simple, I love it : )

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  15. Simple Simon and CompanyFebruary 10, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    Love vintage bedsheets for fabric! And this top is adorable!!!-liZ

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  16. DanielaMay 15, 2014 at 3:21 AM

    It looks great, and the fabric is so adorable. I love it. I am gonne get the pattern :)

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  17. BevMay 19, 2018 at 1:43 PM

    I can’t get the link to work:(

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    1. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsMay 21, 2018 at 7:42 AM

      Thanks for letting me know! I've updated the link. Enjoy!

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    2. BevMay 21, 2018 at 7:01 PM

      Thank-you so much, I was able to download the pattern with Craftsy, but I cannot open her site at all for the directions. Pretty sure I can wing it though.:)
      I also would like to add that your work is simply beautiful. Your daughter makes my heart melt. MY daughter said the same thing! I will be making a top and/or dress for my 4 year old granddaughter. She loves it when her Bebba sews for her!
      Thank you again!

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    3. Lisa @ PiePie DesignsMay 22, 2018 at 7:23 AM

      Thank you for your sweet comments on my work and my daughter. I can't believe she's 8 now!! I'm not sure what's going on with Climbing the Willow, but I do have a PDF of the sewing tutorial. I can send it along to you, just email me at piepiedesigns@gmail.com and I'll reply back.

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    4. BevMay 22, 2018 at 8:18 PM

      You're the best! Email sent!

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  18. lindaAugust 27, 2018 at 11:38 PM

    Thanks so much for offering to send this out to those of us who are working on this top!
    Linda, Allegrofabrics.com

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  19. EllenMay 8, 2020 at 3:52 PM

    hi lisa,

    I am looking for a izzy pattern. I am a new grandmother of twin girls. after waiting 8 years, and just finding pictures of your beautiful izzy pattern.
    It is something I would love to make for these girls. it is almost impossible to find two outfits alike so I have been on line looking for patterns and I stumbled onto the Izzy top and feel in love. would appreciate your help.

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  20. redringNovember 20, 2021 at 11:16 AM

    You are amazing!!! I looked all over and bought the one from craftsy for $1. I don't know why I didn't go ahead and buy the next size range up. I'm kicking my self now. I've tried writing the maker and everything no reply. This is our favorite top. Please if anyone has the next size range up we would love to have it.

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