I have so many patterns for tops and dresses I really want to try so it seems the beginning of the year is a good time to cut into new patterns. This time is Butterick 6492: I was planning a Christmas version for this but I haven't got around to do it and used the fabric for kids outfits so after a lot of wondering I picked up a textured stripes fabric for this: I skipped the seams in the back and the one between upper and lower front so I will not have to match stripes on those seams... I could not match the stripes on the side since the angles were to different and for sleeve caps I could only match the lower stripes ... The lower front hem was more shaped but I kept it straight to go along stripes line. I did the sleeves normal length - not cropped as the pattern suggests. I love facings ... a bit unusual for a knit top mat looks nice and clean: The pockets are awesome. I am forever in love with them... I might do a new version just because of them... Almost went fabric shopping on Saturday... but in the end stayed at home so 2018 : sewing 7 - shopping 0.