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Lollapolooza Top



It's officially hot here in Bossier City, La.  Though while it isn't summer yet, we are in the season of pre-summer. It's time to bring out the practical, cool, and comfortable apparel. The Lollapalooza Top by George + Ginger is all of the above!! This breezy top is sure to be one of your favorites this hot, hot spring!




The Lolla Top is an off the shoulder top, which I love, with beautiful accentuated flared gathered sleeves. This off the shoulder top is designed to be one of the most comfortable tops. With 3/8" elastic in the neckline, this shoulder showing top does not slide down, it stays in it's place. I can totally appreciate a  top that I don't have to fight with all day.




The flared gathered sleeve  is just so charming. I'm an adult who would wear ruffles everyday if given the chance.  The gathered sleeves of this peasant style top gives it such a dainty feel. Don't be intimidated by the ruffles, it is really easy to sew.





The Lolla Top is a pattern made for woven fabrics such as quilters cotton. If you're like me, and you don't have a lot of woven fabric, it's time to get creative. I used a twin sized flat sheet to make my stellar blouse. The flat sheet is called Many Moons from Target.com. Reduce, reuse, recycle, right? 




George + Ginger Patterns comes in a variety of sizes from tween 12 to women's 26. The pattern and instructions are easy to understand and also has fabric tips and tricks. Check them out there's something for everyone!


Things I love that are included in the pattern:

*$5 pattern, What a deal!!
*Detailed instructions and photos
*Sizes Tween 12 to Women's 26
*No Trim pages
*Cutting chart and printing options for rectangular pieces
*Layers

Keep Sewing!
SewKyrsto
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