3 EASY knit tops, 3 fabrics, same sewing pattern. La Bella Donna top (Love Notions).

I made the same easy sewing pattern in three different knit fabrics. The Bella Donna top and tunic from Love Notions is a very simple, easy project and I am sharing some length checks I did before sewing a toile or muslin to perfect the fit to my body and how I lengthened the tunic into a dress length. Lots to see 😊
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Tessa Sheath Dress (Love Notions) Affiliate link: www.lovenotions.com/product/tessa?affiliates=366
Accompanying blog post here:
liftingpinsandneedles.com/2020/02/21/la-bella-donna-top-tunic-love-notions-length-checks-and-a-dress-version/
La Bella Donna Top & Tunic from Love Notions is $5 today Friday the 21st of Feb. Affiliate links
Women’s version: www.lovenotions.com/product/ladies-la-bella-donna-top-tunic/?affiliates=366
Girl’s version: www.lovenotions.com/product/girls-la-bella-top-tunic-2t-16/?affiliates=366
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Specifics:
Tops, size L, 2” shorter. Curved hemline
Dress: Size L to XL, lengthened by 8”
Lower scooped neckline.
For more details and the photos, head over to the accompanying blog post here:
liftingpinsandneedles.com/2020/02/21/la-bella-donna-top-tunic-love-notions-length-checks-and-a-dress-version/
DISCLAIMER: I accessed this PDF pattern without cost as a Love Notions ambassador. My opinions about the pattern are honest. I purchased my own fabrics for these tops, except the remnant left over from another project from Minerva.
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[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

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[@collef1136]

You amaze me!😘🙏🏻🙌 Such a great teacher. Thank you! ❤️

[@lylianjettar3637]

All three of them are lovely 👍👍

[@helenhart4778]

beautiful all three are fantastic

[@may-marydobie8638]

All three looked amazing💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@beckeecarrier4616]

Very good tutorial. Great job explaining how to alter a given pattern ❣️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad to help 😀

[@normacooper6377]

Clever innovations! Great explanation. Lovely makes.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks 😀😀

[@vlynnkepley4821]

Those are all beautiful. Thank you for some great ideas.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@kathilapp1595]

Very nice , thank you for such good information!

[@michellepark778]

Kia ora - Hello from New Zealand, Spring here

[@yougotmeinstitches1847]

Haya. Beautiful makes Karina, watching you making the adjustments always amazes me. Your fabric choices work perfectly. Thanku for sharing. x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. The little changes is what I love the most because I can make the item like I want it to be :)

[@yougotmeinstitches1847]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Yup that is so true. x

[@tangorhumba3777]

I love your videos. Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@joannecava2418]

LoveThe tunic

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lindabrown7374]

Happy belated Birthday!

[@mariamacksoud3080]

Oh I missed your Birthday! Happy Birthday youngster!! You are amazing!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much and specially for the youngster 😁

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Karina!! Wonderful vlog.. Happy Birthday!!!! Your 2 tops & 1 dress are beautiful in the fabrics you chose... I’m totally in love with the fabric you made your dress in, color is absolutely amazing.... 💜💜🧵🧵

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@joannecava2418]

Awesome

[@doriskastlunger9250]

So beautiful Karina, love them all. Thanks so much. Great fabrics.

[@jeanettebadger8141]

Happy Birthday, you are amazing, your sewing is very beautiful!! I love watching you and watching you share what you make!!!

[@cherylp.3347]

Wow well done on that dress! The colour block looks like it belongs there. What a clever idea. You are such a good sewer. I’m learning lots from you. Thanks so much. Hello from New Zealand, going into Spring here.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

The color blocking is so clever. Great tip on placement. Thanks!

[@murielbailiwick2978]

Love them all! You are so clever and informative. Thank you

[@musikkfamilien]

Happy belated birthday! You are looking great. And as you say, you are grateful for your years. We all know the alternative to this.... Your instructions and information is always so great to listening to! You are always so smiley and beaming! Lots of love from Norway.

[@Escape10mom]

Beautiful makes! I love color blocking too!

[@candydavis4277]

Love the test muslin

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Happy belated birthday karina, u are so inspirational brought my mojo back. Thank u thank u thank u😘😘😘

[@chrischristian08]

I really like this style. So simple. Thanks Karina. 🌺

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Super simple and easy. It’s all about the fabric and I’m a bit addicted to this pattern now! Thank you so much for watching:)

[@susanroome5020]

I've recently discovered the wonderful world of Love Notion patterns. I love them. Great tops and what a great fabric haul for your birthday. Lucky you! Thanks for sharing.

[@jennilulu6692]

Happy belated birthday! It just gets better after 40!

[@peggyr9623]

All of the makes look so pretty on you. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks so much for watching:)

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@nancynewman6592]

That was great to see the 3 versions with different fabrics, thanks! I will do the one with the hoodie 😃 🇨🇦

[@christineennis4766]

Glade you had a lovely day and enjoyed your fabric you did well. Love your makes today..

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lynnedavis3917]

Hi love your vlogs and your makes... Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🎁🎁🎁🎁

[@teresastevens2084]

Love them all! The dress is gorgeous!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Golfgirlv]

Love the video. Got the pattern!

[@tammymasson2343]

All your versions are lovely, but my favorite is actually your wearable toile! I love the print and the colors! Also, I sure appreciate your fitting and adjustment details! I asked a fitting question on a previous video (I'm binge watching your videos today 😁), and this video answered party of my question! You gave me lots to think about in regards to fitting my own bust area.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The bust is so particular in fitting and it’s work getting it to fit as best as possible :) Thanks for binging! There’s a lot !

[@priscilamartins3826]

Beautiful makes, the dress is my favourite, I love the fabric you have chosen and the colour blocking.

[@seaside2001]

Thank you for battling the slugs to bring us this great video. lol

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

🐌 it was really gross 🤢. My shoe was sort of stuck to the floor from the slug goo. Poor bugger :( I still love it out there and will continue no matter what I encounter lol

[@lavadajenkins2955]

Love all 3! I just bought this pattern so I'll be making a tee shirt soon!

[@woollyrover]

Thanks for all you do, Karina! Always instructive! I ordered the pattern and hope to make some tops as lovely as yours. Lynn

[@janmiller1850]

💚💚💚

[@jeanbourque6486]

These are all so nice. I love the idea of making a yoke and color blocking. Your voice is so pleasant, I really love watching your videos. Do you make pants, as well? I have been seeing lots of new Spring patterns for wide flowy pants that are ideal for working in as we sew and as we shop for fabric.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. Of course I sew pants and I love them. Here is a playlist of many pants I’ve sewn :) kzbin.info/aero/PLwk5xT21q_c0--CJWxrIKLnsEH40PD68e

[@angelrose7906]

I love the dress. It's a perfect fit, and a style I like for myself. Well done Katrina. Your makes always look great!

[@yvonnetrujillo5264]

Happy belated birthday Karina! I would have never thought of lowering the bust area on a dartless pattern. It does make sense. I will be trying this. I bought the pattern. Thank you for sharing. Your tops and dress look very nice on you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s noticeable when the bust volume is drafted higher and I’ve not given this a second thought. It does make a difference and it’s worth it 😄

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Perfect Thank You. X🙏❤️

[@lilianely389]

You are very productive 😀. I only made one Tulip skirt today ! 😁

[@kscheuerman5378]

Karina, The tops are beautiful. I think how you did the dress was genius in every way. I love the fabric of the blue top! Blue colors are my favorites. Take care.

[@mecraftytoo]

Great video, I’d already purchased this pattern before watching so very pleased with seeing you post this. Love how you showed how to alter the pattern for a lower apex, and also the other alterations, will be trying these myself, also what a great idea for the dress colour blocking, it really does work. You look fabulous in all of the makes, can’t wait to print my pattern off and have a play. Thank you x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Have fun! You’ll love it 😍

[@judithsieweke9548]

I’ve watched all the videos and am just so impressed with what you sew and your instructions☺️ sounds like a wonderful 🎁 for your birthday very thoughtful of your husband happy birthday🍷🤗

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The day was wonderful from start to finish and I’m so deep in the 40s now and am loving it. Thank you so much for watching the videos 😃

[@milda0820]

💖

[@bettygadd7652]

Happy Blessed Birthday!

[@ingridmohr9824]

Loved your video. I was away over the weekend with too virtually no signal, so buying the pattern was not a possibility. Your video has ensured it stays on my radar!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s a goodie. Being away without signal sound like an excellent break 😁

[@janicecoulson5388]

Yay I am not the only one always have to lower my bust darts too. Love them all on you, especially the dress. Belated good wishes xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I don’t give it a second thought by this point. Also I consider dartless styles too and see where they have allowed for the bust volume.

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Really lovely makes. We have similar weather here in Sydney. My mum is wanting a dress like this, and she has a lower apex, so thank you for the tips on adjustments. Its great to get a nice top out of a small amount of fabric, it means that we can buy the more expensive prints xxxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yes. Better fabric that can shine with this fabric friendly top. Apex fiddling is always going to happen 😃

[@seamsuneven7824]

Hi Karina, lovely makes...tunics come in so many lengths. I like the length just below the bum. They go nicely with skirts, but I love to wear them with Capris. I live in Arizona so I can relate with you on the heat situation.

[@StayStitching]

I'm making this today! Thanks for all the helpful tips! Happy Birthday! I'm a February birthday girl, too!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s a good month to be born 😃. This is such a fun make.

[@StayStitching]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I just finished it! It took 70 minutes, including cutting out the pattern from the copy shop, adjusting the pattern, cutting it out, sewing it, and then hemming! I've never made a garment that fast in my life!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I made the dress this morning too in about that time and it’s so satisfying 😃. I can see why knit sewing can be addictive he he

[@doreenbradley3849]

Your videos are great

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thankies 😄

[@ppuyle1]

Happy belated birthday! Your tops and dress turned out great! Thanks for all the additional information...even though it’s a easy top...nice to get those tips!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks. There’s always ways to double check even the most simple styles. I don’t skip the measurements.

[@susancheer5981]

Great makes as usual and good tip about the color blocking. I really enjoyed your fabric haul. Those were some great finds and it was nice getting to see a little Brazil.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I usually use color blocking as a solution when the fabric isn’t enough and that makes me happy... like this dress 😀. Thank you so much for watching

[@susancheer5981]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I've been doing the same lately and loving the tops I've come up with. That tunic looks like such a nice easy dress to throw on in a pinch and run to the store. Enjoy your weekend and thanks for all of your tips and time.

[@lynneprentice4278]

I love these tops Karina! I am going to make a couple of the top versions now! I really enjoy your vlogs, I learn such a lot and you are so inspirational!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

If you noticed, I mentioned you as an inspiration for my dress 😁

[@lynneprentice4278]

Lifting Pins and Needles I did - that was such a lovely thing to do ❤️

[@deonuacid]

I love your channel, your explanations are clear and informative. How did you start sewing? Happy Birthday !!!

[@momzilla9491]

Missed your Birthday! Looking good kid!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks for kid 😀. I feel like that frequently 😀.

[@angelaboursaw7282]

I've seen you wear that skirt in several videos. I love it. Did you make it, and if so what pattern did you use. Thanks

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I made it myself based from my skirt block but any simple pencil skirt will work as the base to hack it. It’s my fave skirt EVER and I wear it so much. This is the video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoeoqXtmrZqUr8k

[@angelaboursaw7282]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I think I know what I'm making this weekend. You have totally inspired me. 💜

[@shaidabegum.]

👌❤️😊👍🤗👗

[@vernabeckstead5148]

If I want the 3/4 " sleeve, How do you finish it. I saw that you folded it back. So it doesn't have a band. Is it just hemmed. There isn't anything in the instructions at all on how to do the 3/4 sleeve.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

This is an older video. Have a look at this newer one. It’s the cuff the makes it 3/4 length. I have zero 3/4” sleeve versions in this video.

[@vernabeckstead5148]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Was there supposed to be a link for the new one? I can't find yours

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-vnYyur9yki68

[@ursulachalupa8358]

What size twin needle do you use? Thanks.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

This is the one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001144R0S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001144R0S&linkCode=as2&tag=liftingpinsan-20&linkId=3c9994542d94a0008affe817d048a6d2