New Pattern: Bellavista Top
Happy new year everyone! Did you have a good holiday season? I did. Mine was pretty mellow but I really enjoyed it anyway.
Are we ready to get back to sewing and building an amazing wardrobe? I am! This new pattern, Bellavista Top, is right there for you.
For one week, the Bellavista Top is 20% off. The volume discount still applies—get 15% off your entire cart if your purchase is $20 or more, or 20% off your entire cart if your purchase is $30 or more!
The Bellavista Top originated from my quest for a BIG BIG cowl. I want it to drape down at least to the bust level. Sadly, I didn’t see any pattern for it. What is a girl to do? Of course to come up with one myself!
The cowl doesn’t disappoint; it is super cozy and perfect for cold weather. It’s surprisingly cold where I am now. OK, it’s not super cold like negative 20 degree some of you are experiencing; I am talking about 60 degree indoor with no heat. So the Bellavista is really nice and cozy for me.
And while I am at it, I might as well make an option for a scoop neck, right? And I am in love with the bell sleeves, but I understand some people might not be, so how about a classic long sleeve option too?
Bellavista Top features:
- Comfortable swing bodice with a center front panel
- Two neckline options—cowl neck and scoop neck with neckband
- Two sleeve options—long sleeve and three-quarter bell sleeve
I had a record high of applicants who wanted to test the Bellavista (and it was during the busy holiday season too!), so I know this pattern is a winner. The ladies did a great job, and many didn’t stop at one Bellavista Top. Take a look at these amazingness!
My sincere thanks to these ladies who did such a fantastic job testing for me:
- Aimee
- Angela
- Ann
- Annick
- Aukje
- Bernice
- Camelia
- Carmen
- Christiane
- Crystal R.
- Crystal K.
- Denise
- Diane
- Ilse
- Jan
- Jodi
- Jolien
- Judy
- Karen
- Karina
- Katie K.
- Katie L.
- Kayla
- Kelsey
- Lara
- Liesel
- Lone
- Lorene
- Margaret
- Melissa
- Paige
- Pam
- Sandra
- Sarah C.
- Sarah H.
- Shannon
- Sneha
- Stephanie A.
- Stephanie K.
- Sue
- Vanessa
Get your copy of the Bellavista Top pattern while it’s on sale this week!
Thanks for all the different views. Looks like a good pattern.
Wow, that is gorgeous in every iteration. Do you think it would work well with different fabrics in one? Like a thicker fabric for the cowl, centre panel, and the arms, but finer body panels? (I get cold easily!) I love cowls! You make such lovely patterns.
Thank you for your interest Carol. I think fabric of different thickness would work well as long as they have the required stretch.
I love cowls too! I just bought this pattern. I am hoping for a swing coat pattern and some great dresses to wear to the office this year, Kennis. I made up so many of your patterns and the instructions make sewing very relaxing.
I am glad to hear that. I can imagine the top looking lovely with a swing coat!
I am not a cowl person…. But this is beautiful! First pattern purchase of 2018!
I think it has a feel of elegance to it. I am happy it has the honor to be your first pattern of 2018! 🙂
Elegant! That is why I love it! It is truly elegant.