Cielo Top + Dress Pattern

Favorite pattern ever!

I'm surprised to realize that I purchased this pattern less than a month ago - I have already used it to make the 3 different versions of the Cielo top. From a technical perspective, the pattern is well designed, the instructions extremely clear and easy to follow. I have made modifications to the sleeve (one with no cuff and a few tucks, one with a short lantern sleeve) and to the hem (scalloped) and I absolutely love how the pattern is so amenable to customization. The pattern is also really great as is. I have so many ideas for new versions, and I also plan on making the dress. Based on my experience with this pattern, I am definitely interested in trying other Closet Core Patterns.

Quick and easy project!

Project had great instructions and was very easy to sew. My only wish would be to separate in two different PDFs the pattern for the dress and for the top. I made the top and have no interest in making the dress, it was a little painful to have to print 50 pages of pattern for a cropped top 😬

Triple Make Cielo

This pattern became an instant go-to the first time I made it. Instructions are incredibly detailed. There is just enough interesting detail to elevate this top, the shoulder yoke seams and cuffs. My next make was a large scale print (a duvet cover), I made the long sleeve. Great way to show off a print and loved the statement sleeve. My repurposed fabric had a ton of body so I did a single layer cuff and finished the edge with bias. Number three was another print in quilting cotton with contrast plain yokes and cuffs. These get plenty of rotation in my closet. Great pattern.