The Bond Top Tour

I am so excited to start the tour for the Bond Top by a very talented Stacey of Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy.  This is Stacey's first pattern and I am so happy it's a boy's pattern. That said, it can be easily remixed for a girl. I also like that you can make a super cute top for a younger child, or a trendy one for an older child.

 

Of course, I couldn't help myself and had to remix it. The pattern calls to use a combination of knit and woven fabric. I mixed two kinds of knits. It worked just fine.

 



Mine front placket is different, mostly because I wanted to keep the fabric design intact.  Also, I think this type of placket works better with knits. The sleeve is lengthened, the winter is brutal here, it will get more use that way.  I used bias tape cut from black knit to finish the seam around the collar.

I love the print on the knit and really wish I had more of it. :) I think it works well here.

This might be my favorite feature of the shirt. If you lift the collar, it says "chewing gum". It's fun. 

 

 

Check out other interpretations of the Bond Top and purchase a copy to make a cool shirt for a little boy/girl in your life. In honor of the pattern tour and Kids Clothes Week, Beatnik Kids will be having a sale.  Use the code BONDTOP to receive 2 dollars off the original $8 price. Thank you Stacey for inviting me!