Itch to Stitch Special....Soller Top & Dress Pattern

 Today's special Itch to Stitch pattern is the Soller Top & Dress pdf pattern.  Here is the line drawings:

The Soller Top & Dress pdf pattern has the following features:

• Options for top and dress
• V-neckline with elastic gathers on each side
• Integrated short sleeves created by extended shoulders
• Bound neckline and sleeve openings
• Designed for knit fabric

This is a beginner type pattern and comes in sizes 00 - 40.  

This pattern is just $5 today, August 5, 2025.  The original price is $13.00.  Check out the testers' versions here. You can also see the versions that I have made here and here.  I have made this pattern three times and it is quick and easy to make.  

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Soller Top & Dress...

My fall wardrobe is coming along.  I do expect it be a warm fall so the next item can to worn with sweaters or jackets. The muslin for the Itch to Stitch Soller Top can be found here along with any changes that I had decided to do.  Here is the top which I added 1-inch to the length:

Here is the dress which I added 2- 1/2 inches to the length:

I love this dress!  It does not have a lot of hanger appeal but it is beautiful on.  It is a very slim fit but not fitted.  I am considering making a matching belt.

I did find another small piece of knit that will work for the Soller Top.  I have not decided if I will be making another one but if I do I will also make a skirt to go with it so I will have an outfit that can be worn to church.

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Soller Top Muslin...

When the Soller Top/Dress pattern came out, I knew it would be the perfect summer top.  Not much different than a tank or t-shirt but even to be a little different.  For the muslin, I found this fabric in the stash:

Content unknown but it is most likely a rayon blend.  Love the colors.  Here are the results:

I made a straight size 20 and it took about 1 yard of fabric.  I was certain that I would need to play with bust darts and removing them but the top seems to hang straight which is very surprising.   For me at 5'5", the top feels a little short (as shown, it is just covering the waistband).  This could just be an age group issue as I also made a larger size so that it would not be tight.  The top will definitely work with high-waisted pants as is.  

Conclusion:

1.  The Soller Top/Dress pattern is a winner.  I want both a top and a dress to finish the heat of summer and fall.  Most people could probably finish this in an hour or two.  I am slow so it took a couple of days.

2.  Changes:  add 1-2 inches to the length.  I will making the assumption that the dress will be shorter than the "old lady" in me can handle as well.  

I am off to check the stash for small pieces of knit fabric to make a top or two using this pattern.  I already have the fabric selected to the dress. 

Happy Stitching!

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