Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Sewing Pattern Testing- Made for Mermaids- Mya Top, Tunic and Dress

Posted by Heather at Tuesday, January 19, 2016




Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the first Made for Mermaids pattern of 2016- the Mya Top, Tunic and Dress. Regular readers of All Things Katy! already know that Made for Mermaids is one of my FAVORITE PDF sewing pattern designers, and the Mya Top, Tunic and Dress does not disappoint. 



The Mya Top, Tunic and Dress is described as a simple a-line profile top, tunic or dress with multiple hem and sleeve options.

Here are the Mya Top, Tunic and Dress pattern basics;
-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress is sized for 1/2-14y.
-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress PDF sewing pattern tutorial includes a measurement chart, a cutting chart and fabric cutting chart.
-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress features three hemlines- top, tunic and dress. Only the tunic length is curved.
-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress features three sleeve lengths- short, 3/4 and long.


-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress also includes pattern pieces/instructions for three different necklines- ruffle, banded and cowl.
-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress also includes measurements/instructions for ruffle sleeves and ruffle hemline. *Note on the sleeve ruffles- the ruffle length is the same for any sleeve length. This means that the ruffle will either be more or less ruffled, depending on your sleeve length.*


-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress also includes pattern pieces/instructions for flutters (at the shoulder).



-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress PDF sewing pattern tutorial includes numbered, step-by-step instructions and photographs for each step.
-The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress PDF sewing pattern includes trimless, layered pattern pieces (my favorite!). This means only cut the size that you need/want and no excess trimming before you put your pattern pieces together. Yay!



I sewed up a size five width, size six length. We were instructed to sew up two garments in the course of testing. The black cupcake one is curved hemline, tunic length, flutter shoulders, 3/4 sleeve, banded neckline. The Olaf and Sven one is top length, double ruffle sleeves and banded neckline. (I should note that my pictured tops are of the first go-around. The neckband was revised during the course of testing for better on/off).




The Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress is a super simple sew. It's a great wardrobe staple with a lot of options included in the pattern. That means you get a lot of bang for you PDF sewing pattern bucks! I sewed up the cupcake Mya Top, Tunic and Dress in about 20 mins.- no joke! It took me longer to print, assemble, tape and cut out the pattern pieces, than it did to sew up the actual top! I love a quick sew!

Also, the Mya Top, Tunic and Dress isn't a fabric hog and the ruffles and flutters are a great way to use of those odd bits of knit scraps. The Mya Top, Tunic and Dress looks great worn out, or layered under a cute jumper, or with a skirt (say, the Made for Mermaids Samantha skirt...? ;-). 
So, in conclusion, the Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress is a simple, versatile, wardrobe staple pattern. There are lots of variations and ways to make each garment you sew up, unique!!

Thank you to the whole Made for Mermaids team for allowing me to test this wonderful pattern. Good luck with the pattern release!! Sew much fun!



**Guess what? If you like Mommy and Me fashions, the Made for Mermaids Mya Top, Tunic and Dress is also available in Mama Mya Top, Tunic and Dress!**

***Disclosure: "I received a free pattern in order to review this pattern for Made for Mermaids. The opinions expressed here are my own."***

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