Rebecca Page Patterns Review: The St. Tropez Swing Top = Memories of Summer

The St. Tropez Swing top *may* look daunting with its beautiful open back finishing, but with Rebecca Page's detailed instructions, even a novice sewist can tackle it!


It reminds me of summer. Which is certainly not here, as the winds make it feel like -30 Celsius (-22 Farenheit) today.


If someone gifts me a trip to the Mayan Riviera, I'll have a drink for you and wear my St. Tropez!

It's a lovely swing top pattern that offers several options:

- Top or dress length

- Optional sleeves

- Optional belt

- Knit OR WOVEN Fabrics

- Ladies sizes XXS to 5XL and Newborn up to Girls Size 12 (Pssst - Bundle them for 20% off)

The back opening is quite simple - with a bit of bias tape (or you can make your own - instructions included), buttons, and facing fabric, you learn (or perfect) a few techniques. 

A bit of gathering and some buttonholes, and the back opening is done.  You don't even have to undo the buttons to get the top on and off!

I graded from Medium to XL from my bust to hips, and its' not too tight at all!  I actually took an inch off the bottom "triangle" shape so it was a bit slimmer fitting.  Especially since my fabric wasn't super drapey, despite being a very light mystery cotton.

Now I'm ready for Plaid Fridays at work...if I ever go into the office on a Friday (I work from home currently thanks to my Vestibular Migraines and horrid office lights - I'm like Golem in my hobbit hole).

I used the tie option, as I wanted to accentuate my bust and natural waist, and take attention away from my hips.  With my fabric choice, again, it would be a bit too tent-like without some sort of cinching here.

Overall, it was a nice sew, and my measurements didn't fail me again.

I paired mine with my lovely Cinch sided Pippa Pants.

That's what I love about Rebecca Page Patterns, and you can and will too:

- Read the Directions as to what type of fabric to use - this section will also advise how a garment will look on you if you choose certain types of fabrics (i.e. quilting cotton will make this top look boxy, a flowy lightweight viscose will let it flow)

- Don't skip steps - even if you think you know what you are doing - you will end up unpicking work otherwise


- Drink your tea (or wine) and sew on!


Grab your St. Tropez pattern today!


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