Cynthia Rowley vs neoprene

The problem with sewing things out of season is that by the time the appropriate season swings around, I'm no longer enamoured with the idea of the thing I sewed. This is the story of my Tokyo jacket. I still love the neoprene but have bigger and better ideas for a winter jacket.

I was able to cut around the faux leather neckline of the original jacket to preserve most of the neoprene. I had the perfect amount left to use for my Simplicity 1366 top. I've sewn this top before in Nani Iro. I'm a little bit besotted with this Cynthia Rowley pattern right now. It's so simple but so perfectly shaped. I love those extended shoulder seams.

I'm smiling extra brightly so you don't notice that I didn't 'hang' my circle skirt before I hemmed it. Duh!

 

 

 

 

For the back of the top, I used a little bit of leftover printed corduroy (seen earlier here). I used the same corduroy for the sleeve caps. The only other change I made to the pattern was in using ribbed jersey to finish the neckline, sleeves and bottom hem.

I really love how this top turned out. The structured look of neoprene fits this pattern so well. I paired it with my much loved wool circle skirt for the photos, but I know I can also layer it for winter and wear it with jeans.

Miss Two just did her All the Single Ladies routine. I always have an audience.