Gilbert top

Read on to find out about all the modifications I did to the Gilbert Top as well as my thoughts on the pattern itself!

Here is a simple Gilbert hack for you: leaving off the front tie! By combining both pattern views it is easy to get a cropped shirt.

One of my favourite parts of sewing is a great fabric+pattern match. I got our sample sewer to make this rayon Gilbert and I love it!

I recently took a little weekend trip to Las Vegas and I made some fun outfits for the occasion, like this squiggle print faux-jumpsuit!

It's inching near fall weather here in Vermont, but I've still got a couple of summer projects to share! This creamiscle of a shirt is the Helen's Closet Gilbert Top. The Gilbert Top is a slightly cropped button up shirt with a camp-style collar and a relaxed fit. View A has short sleeves and a tie-front - that's the option that caught me eye. Please note: I received a copy of the pattern for free from Helen's Closet. I'm treating this as my wearable muslin since I used some inexpensive…

Check out this latest coordinating summer set @knottygnome shared on Minerva! Sara chose our Summer Dreaming viscose challis for her McCall's #M775⁠7 pants and @helens__closet Gilbert Top and we think it's such a lovely combo ⁠ #Minerva #MinervaMakes #MinervaMakers #MinervaCommunity #MinervaSewingCommunity #SewingCommunity #Handmade #Dressmaking #Sew #Diy #Fabric #SewingBee #DiyDressmaker #MeMade #GarmentSewing #Sewing #SewingForever #HandmadeFashion #HomeSewing #SewYourWardrobe #Dressmaker

The Gilbert Top is a boxy button-up shirt with set-in sleeves and a camp-style collar. View A features a tie-front and a slightly cropped hem. View B has long dramatic bell sleeves and a longer length that is perfect for tucking into high-waisted garments.

This is a mashup of the Willamette Shirt by Hey June Handmade and the Carolyn Pajama Top by @closetcorepatterns. I was inspired by Siri Kate on Instagram, who made the most amazing Gilbert Top (pattern by Helen’s Closet), and used this exact same lightweight cotton from @blackbirdfab. After seeing hers, I knew I needed the fabric and couldn’t imagine making anything except a shirt like hers. Read more on The Sewing Things Blog. [lavender blouse, shirt sewing]