I made 3 Presto Popover tops a couple of years ago and wear them regularly. I decided to whip up a couple more to start off the new sewing year. I like to start the New Year with a sewing project that I know will yield good results. I feel it sets the tone for the year and encourages me to keep sewing. The Presto! Popover top is a wonderful wardrobe staple and I feel that you can’t have too many of them. I would tell Marie Kondo that they bring me joy 🙂
The pattern is designed with ITY or similar knits in mind. I purchased this brown ITY knit last summer with the intention of making this top.
For the black version I used a fairly sheer lightweight knit leftover from this project. I chose the Presto Popover pattern because the front has a double layer of fabric. This was perfect for my sheer knit. I wanted to add some interest to the sleeves for this version so I added a flounce using McCall’s 7681. I bought the pattern after seeing my sewing neighbor’s version of the dress. How lucky am I to have a great neighbor who is also a talented sewist?!!!
These two tops officially launch my sewing adventures for 2019. Here’s hoping there are many more pictures of me smiling wearing my me-mades.
Your wonderful photos and post inspired me to make the NB popover top pattern this week.
I must say, this pattern is definitely winner. Now I want to try your sleeve variation with my next attempt. Thanks for your great posts. You’re a class act!
Wow, this looks like a great pattern Lucy. The fit is great-very flattering. I love all of your versions! Thanks for your kind comments about my dress :), I really like the flutter sleeves you added to your top.
Thank you Kathy AND an extra thanks for the inspiration.
Fun! I don’t have this pattern. Think I might need to rectify that 🙂
Thank you Vicki. It’s a great pattern to have in inventory.
Outstanding, Lucy! I’m so glad to see you kick starting the new year with some Presto! goodness!
Thank YOU for the wonderful pattern!!!
I love your tops! This pattern intrigues me. I see that the pattern comes in small, medium and large, is the pattern true to size?
Thank you Miriam. Yes, I found the pattern true to size.
I absolutely agree, this pattern is a winner. Both of your tops look great, and how fun to add a flounce to the sleeves! I used a double layer of fabric in the back in one of my tops and it is perfect for wearing in colder weather.
Thank you Karen. That’s a great idea about the double layer. I need to make a few like that.
I love this top as well, i have done 4 or 5.
These were my 4th and 5th and there will be more.