The Athina Kakou Meg Top and Dress

I've sewed a few Athina Kakou Patterns, and I'm really loving them. I think Athina's sense of style must be at least somewhat similar to mine, because I LOVE pretty much every pattern she has designed. They are really pretty to me! 💓

So when she asked if I would test the Meg Dress & Top I didn't even hesitate. I really love it! Unfortunately, I did not have time to test the latest version of the top, due to my vacation and other things to which I had already committed, but I'll just say that the final version must be amazing, because I was so happy with Version 1... Improving on an already good thing means a great thing, right?

Let's talk about this pattern:

This pattern is drafted for woven fabrics. You can sew it either in hip-length top length or in dress length. It is a fairly quick sew because of the style. It has dolman sleeves, which are quicker and have a different fit than set in sleeves. There are optional turn up cuffs (I believe these were added in later version of the test). There is a tie belt to pull the waist in for a very flattering fit. The dress length has the option of adding pockets as well. Who else loves pockets in dresses?😍 The dress length is midi-length. The neckline is simple and finished with a facing. There are bust darts for a great fitting top.

Fabric Choices: 

Many types of woven fabrics are acceptable for this pattern. You can choose a cotton or chambray for a super easy to sew, more structured top or dress, or you can choose a lighter weight more drapey fabric for a dressier, really beautiful look! I chose a lightweight cotton fabric for mine... mainly because I had been eyeing this fabric for a while trying to decide what I could make with it. When I tested this pattern, I decided that it would be perfect. I think I bought all that my Hobby Lobby had left, which unfortunately was not enough for the dress, but hey, now I have an awesome lemon top! 🍋

My top might have looked a bit better if I had not already worn it all day when we took these photos! It needed to be ironed again! 🙈🤷

Wearing the Meg:

The Meg is the perfect spring and summer top! Whether you sew it as a dress or as a top, it could be styled different ways to be appropriate for different occasions! In a drapey fabric, it could be really dressy. A dress could be beautiful with hose and heels for a church. The top could be worn with turned up jeans for a casual, everyday look, or with dressy pants or capris for a dinner date! The cotton I used does give a more structured look, which in my opinion, does make my top a bit more casual. But it's perfect for hot summer days of running errands, spending time with my kiddos, or even lunch with a friend! 😉

The Meg Dress and Top is a very cute pattern and quite a classic style! 💓 I love it, and have no fear that it'll go out of style! I love sewing things that I'm sure will stand the test of time! Trendy things are fun, but I like knowing I'm spending time on things that I'll continue using year after year. This is another thing I love about Athina Kakou Patterns!

You can get the Meg here: https://athinakakou.com/product/meg-dress-and-top-pdf-sewing-pattern/

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