In Triplicate

 At long last, I've had some time to sew the

Wiksten Tova top, and not just once but three times,

and each a little differently.

Can I start by saying how much I love this pattern?

 The instructions are clear and offer plenty of helpful 
photos, especially for details like this smart sleeve band.

 For this top, I made the neck band exactly the same way

as the sleeve band. I prefer this look because 

it doesn't overwhelm my frame.

 By the time I sewed this one, I felt pretty confident 

with my personal adjustments to the pattern; for example,

I altered the shoulders and sleeves for my petite size,  

 reduced the size of the bib and added buttons to the placket. 

I decided to gather the pleats at the center, too.

These sweet antler buttons are from my friend,
Christine Johnson!

From cutting to finishing, each top took about one work day.

Wearing any of these tops makes me feel comfortable 

and happy. I'll set my sights on solids next, perhaps linen.
With so many examples of the Wiksten Tova top online, 
inspiration will be easy to come by!

Have you sewn this top?
I'd love to hear what you think about the pattern
and your results!