Ruching Ties and More! Bella Sunshine Designs Hazel Dolman Top and Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Fact: People with hazel eyes are the most fun and happy.  

Fact: I love the ruching Ties in the new Bella Sunshine Designs Hazel Dolman Top (and Dress) pattern. 

Fact: You will too. 

The options available are:
- Top, Tunic, or Dress length
- Sleeveless, Short sleeves, or 3/4 length sleeves
- High or low neckline
- Simple sleeve or ruched/tied sleeve

The front has a beautiful drape, and I love the way it flows from my graded bust to hips (4 to 14). 

My fabric is from Water Tower Textiles for both tops - the blue a Double Brushed Polyester knit, and the pink a two way stretch lightweight sweater knit (possibly a slub?).  They are both lightweight and flowy - I feel the best types of fabrics for this top. 

The side also has a lovely flow - and it's such an easy sew. 

Honestly, the ruching shoulders is probably the most, "difficult" part of this pattern, and it's really not all that difficult to sew.  

The instructions are straight forward and a handful of pages. Definitely faster than a load of laundry!  

 

The back also accentuates my curves in a good way - in either fabric. 

I made both sleeveless top length with ruched shoulders. 

So really, if you haven't tried Bella Sunshine Designs patterns yet, and want a great introductory pattern, try out Hazel today.  I haven't seen the shoulder ruching in more than a handful of patterns to day, and the fit is great for a plethora of sizes, and super easy to blend if you fit into several size brackets for your bust/waist/hips. 

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