My first wearable for myself- plus size tank

[suzan720]

Ok here it is I have made lots of stuff for my kids, skinny sister ect. but never something for myself. So I took my measurements and this is what i came up with for myself. I actually like it alot. Let me know what you think!!:cheer http://www.freewebs.com/suzabellacreations/DSCF1944-medium.jpghttp://www.freewebs.com/suzabellacreations/DSCF1946_edited-medium.jpg

[Jamie]

That's pretty, very feminine! Reminds me of an old-fashioned chemise.

[Karen C.]

Is this your design? I think you did a fantastic job and it looks great on you.

[suzan720]

that is actually the look I was going for I am obsessed with the whole rennaisaince/medievil style clothing. And i would love to design one from crochet.

[suzan720]

My next one will be much longer like a real chemise and then I have to figure how to make the lace up corset to go over top. Who knows how practical this will be but I want it!!!!!!

[Miss USA]

Oooo I ove it! Im a big girl too, and I think we need more patterns in our sizes that are cute and youthful like this one. BRAVO!!

[RachelG]

Kudos to you--that design would be really popular, I do believe, in the plus size world.

[suzan720]

I will have to write it up It was really easy. I did it in about three days.

[ZingyZoid]

I like it. I'd wear it! :) Write it up, please...;)

[smyz64]

Definitely, write it up. I can't find clothes I like in my size!!! This is very nice.

[Ennovy88]

Very nice.... great job.

[jessc031778]

Beautiful!! Please post the directions once you've got it written up!! I'd definately make & wear this top!!! :clap:clap

[yarncat]

PrettyTop!

[gretelgrrl]

kudos to you for making something for YOU :cheer it's a beautiful design. I really like the shape. You did a wonderful job and should be proud!

Thank you for sharing :)

[tguzman]

very pretty !! I like it ..

[Solitaire]

Suzan, that is absolutely beautiful!! You did a great job. I think a lace up corset would be absolutely wonderful!! Let us know how the designing is going on that!!
I too am plus sized and obssessed with rennaisaince/medievil clothing as well .. and am working on designing a full length hooded cape in crochet.

[Gaby]

It's really nice! Great Job! I think you have a future in designing!!!

[Nan-Nan]

Love it! I too am plus size & while I do most things without a pattern, I sure would like to have one for this.

[terrijo]

I love it!! I would love a copy of the pattern.
I'm a plus size and I have a hard time buying things for myself because my top half is smaller than my bottom half---if it fits on top it's too tight for my rump and if it fits my rump it's gi-normous on top. (I need a boob job!!! or I could lose weight---ha,ha)

[Susanne]

you look very good in this.

I really like this romantic, feminine look. you can be really proud wearing this. :yes

I would love to make this for my current shape (still breastfeeding and therefore a little bit heavy in the upper part ;))

[suzan720]

I am writing this up right now. Should be ready to post in a couple of days. It was really easy and should be good for everyone because I made the bodice part purposely big, then i threaded through some ribbon on the top row and cinched in to my perfect size. Suzan

[christinacoghill]

I can't wait to get this pattern. I would love to make one, it looks like it iwould be super cool to wear during this summer.

[jigglypuff]

:clap Beautiful top! I would also love a copy of that pattern as i am also busty up top 46D cup . Please keep the plus size patterns coming everyone.:yay

[YarnBox]

That looks great on you! I would also love to have the pattern! What did you make it out of? I look forword to seeing the pattern in a coulple of days.... I will be checking!!!!! Thank's for all of your hard work.:hug :manyheart Chris

[Sylviaf]

That is so pretty and fits you beautifully. Great job of both designing and crocheting.

[SDmom]

That is so neat. it would look awesome with a skirt or dress pants for work!

[DesertCrocheter]

Very pretty! I agree, looks just like a chemise. And what's nice is the straps are wide enough to hide bra straps. Even less endowed (okay, let's be real, unendowed gals like me, but amazingly they're still moving south with middle age anyway) gals like me prefer tops that don't show the straps (shows how old we are! :lol ). Nice job! Patty

[chichiturtle]

Oh yes do write it up. Plus sized patterns are hard to find and it so nice and feminine. I really like it.

[wildthing1058]

I love it that is really nice let us know if you are going to post it somewhere

[Empress Busy Bee]

Very nice. :)

[kelro]

Really Good Job !!!! :) :cheer It is beautiful

[Susanne]

kudos to you

I read this a few times - would you please tell me what kudos are? I can't find this word in my dictionary. :think :blush

[christinascrochethaven]

Great job...Love, love it!:manyheart

[Yearnin' for Yarn]

I love it to--great job!
Nicole

[lynnmax]

well done it's lovely

[gingerchai]

you did a great job on your top, very girly! :)

[Roli]

I actually like it a lot too!:)

Susanne, "kudos" means congratulations or "compliments to you". I'm not sure of the dictionary definition.

[Cuddlefish]

That's really cute. I like that oldfashioned, rural style. Very nice!

[MrsD]

You really did get the medieval, rennaissance feel to it! Beautiful job. The work on your website is really great, too!

[angelfire]

it looks very comfortable, nice job

[suzan720]

thanks I have it all written down I will be posting it today or tomorrow. I am having a friend reading it through to make sure it is understandable to everyone and not just me lol. Suzan

[crochet mama]

Very pretty!

[theworm]

I just saw this thread. The top is beautiful!!! Very pretty design! When you post the pattern, I'm going to try to make one for my mom (the Mother's day top I made her was too small) and another for me.
You should be very pleased with it!!! It looks Great!

[Yammy]

I likey! Very figure flattering. You did a great job, would love to make one when you get the pattern up :)

[Brandy]

Very cute! Nice job! :cheer

[iamjenbg]

I absolutly LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!!!

is there somewhere to get your pattern?????

[Dejhia]

I love it. I will have to keep an eye out for the pattern. It's so hard to find patterns that I like that fit me.

[kjdfairy2]

Great job!:cheer I love it.:manyheart Can't wait till you post a pattern for this one. I am excited to have something cute to make for myself.

[Susanne]

Susanne, "kudos" means congratulations or "compliments to you". I'm not sure of the dictionary definition.

Thank you for the translation! Thought of something like that but I was unsure.:hug

[Nicie]

I love your top. I've been looking on line for a pattern similar. They are all for smaller than I am people. I would love to have your pattern,too.

[suzan720]

I just posted this on my website!!!!!!!!!
Suzan

[rdani']

Beautiful job! I want one of those

[pplcrochets]

Suzabella, could you relate the number of beginning chains in the pattern to the finished dimension of the lower waist/hip size? I can see how each round changes in size relative to the first, and wanted to see if I could make your pattern to fit me by starting with the appropriate number of chains. I'm a 1X, about 44"/42"/44" - perhaps it would fit as is? Also, what was your gauge? (i.e. some number of shells = some number of inches?) Thank you for writing up your beautiful design! :ty :nworthy

[suzan720]

I am coming up with 4 double crochets per inch and 1 shell per inch also my beg chain was 52 inches in length. Each round increases by 16 double crochets. Suzan

[chichiturtle]

Suzan,
Thanks for the great pattern. I was poking around your site and I just wanted to say your teddies are so cute. I really admire anyone who can work such a small scale.

[Ladycrochat]

so pretty !It looks wonderful on you and I love the gathering in the back:yes :yes :yes....thanks for sharing with us ! I look forward to making one too.....it IS hard to find patterns for us FLUFFY ladies!

[YarnBox]

Thank you for the pattern.Was the weight of your yarn like baby yarn or sport yarn? Thank you for your pattern.:c9 :hug

[suzan720]

sport weight yarn

[YarnBox]

Thank you.:hug :hug

[lildumpling]

Suzabella Thank You So Much For Sharing This Pattern, I Just Love It. Great Idea On The Bears For A Cake Topper.

[pplcrochets]

Suzan, thanks for the gauge and yarn weight info! :ty

[addictedtoyarn]

Love the top you did a GREAT job!:clap

[jigglypuff]

Suzan I printed out thie pattern and I looked at it and I don't understand what rounds 24-42 are telling me to do. What round exactly Am I supposed to repeat? :lol

[suzan720]

hold on let me check this is my 1st time ever writing a pattern!? Typo in my pattern SORRY You are repeating round 23 for rounds 24-42 Thanks for the question. Also you could go longer than 42 rounds It is really your choice on how long you want it. Off to fix my website.
Suzan

[kittin1982]

nice top....very good looking on you!

[darncat]

Very nice! :cheer

[monchichi_bright]

very nice.........also a plus size here.........go for the GOLD hun!!!!!!

[ellebee]

Wonderful top! Thanks for the pattern! :clap

[JennyLoLo1]

That looks great on you! You go girl.:yay

[sugasoul]

That's is sooooooo cute. I love it!:cheer

[pinkroses]

Hey that is really cute. You did a very good job desgining it. PINKROSES

[StitchinCindi]

Thanks from another plus size person for a very cute top! I can hardly wait to get started!

[Appliejuice]

I think it is very cute. I like it. :yes:

[bythehook]

WOW! That's a great looking top. You did such a good job on it and the fit is excellent. It looks fantastic on you.

[Betty Pomroy]

This came out very stylish and beautiful.

Betty :c9

[Adri]

What a cute, feminine top! It is so pretty!

[mom4x]

LOVE this top. Finally someone making some larger sized patterns that are actually sexy and attractive..and don't look like a bag or something.. GREAT JOB>>>

[losingmymind2]

Yes, and decent...I won't look like I'm about to fall out of it like so many patterns. Can't wait to try this one.

[sunnywolfgar]

Tried clicking to get a closer look at the stitches.. Wonderful and it looks pretty. love the colros you picked.

[sunnywolfgar]

love the top love the colors,, very pretty.

[jamadian75]

GREAT WORK! And it looks fantastic on you!

[Jessie_777]

OMG I really love this!! You did and awesome job! I book marked the pattern for later :D

[Katandia]

that's a very cute design, it turned out so nice!

[Frogger]

That's just awesome! I've put all other projects on hold to make one for myself.

Question- what size is it? And where are you starting from- the neck? WHen I made my ch 206, it fit around my hips- I know you cinch the neck, but is that too, too big, or right on target? I'm a 18/20, 1X/sometimes 2X- and I'd hate to make this and have it too big.

I'm using LB Micro Spun, which could affect my gague, I'm sure (but it's the most compatable I had when I started it at 1:30am this morning...)

Thanks thanks thanks!!! :manyheart

-Norah

[tobybob]

Very pretty top! You did a great job! It look great on you! Thanks for sharing the pattern for us plus ladies. I also was wondering what size your top was so I could adjust it if I need mine to be larger.

[JoBug]

That is tooooo cool!! I went and printed the pattern, keep up the great work! And your web site is lovely too!! thank you!

[sem464]

Great job! :cheer I want one. :hug Please let us have the pattern when you can.

[Fidgement]

Great Job!:cheer :clap :clap :cheer
If the pattern is available, I'd like it too!
You really did a wonderful job and it is so feminine.
Bravo:hook :manyheart

[shadow]

Very nice!