Thursday, February 12, 2009

BWOF 10-2008-119 - Floral wrap top

Oops! I know I wrote about all the completed projects from last week I had to post here. This week has been super busy for some reason. We were suddenly out of everything, including pants for my 4 year old that didn't have holes in the knees. So I've been running here and there purchasing things... But here's my new blouse!

It's a simple wrap top made of stretch satin from Jo-Anne's. I really love the fabric and was excited to see this blouse in the October issue of BWOF (Burda World of Fashion), also made from stretch satin. The front is cut on the bias giving it some lovely drape. Here you can see the invisible side zip:

And the other side with the gathers:

I so enjoyed making this blouse. I had zero fit issues, the fabric was a dream to work with, and everything went together smoothly. Plus, since it has some stretch to it, it's very comfortable.

Okay, here's a few detail shots. As you probably know by now, I like the bias tape. I couldn't find a light gray to match the background, but I thought this fuchsia/red matched pretty well. This is the inside neckline and facings.

This is the shoulder seam. I did french seams here and more bias tape around the armhole seam:

At the bottom hem I also used bias tape. I usually don't do this, but since in the front there were two layers of bias cut fabric, it would have been too bulky to do my usual turned under invisible hem. Plus the bias tape kept the fabric from stretching out while I stitched the hem. I used gray thread for the top and fuchsia/red for the bobbin. That way the gray showed through (barely) on the front hemline but the bias tape didn't have gray stitching showing on the inside. Here you can also see the side french hem.

Here's the sleeve hem. This is what I usually do, turning under the edge so there's no exposed raw fabric that needs to be finished.

Here's the line drawing:

You might notice my blouse wraps in the other direction. This is because after I'd cut it out, I noticed some marks on the right front of the fabric. That problem was easily solved by sewing the left side on top instead of the right.

I intended to wear this blouse with a matching gray skirt. I started this skirt last week with the intention of having it completed last weekend. I'm having fit issue upon fit issue with this dumb thing. I want to wave the white flag of defeat, but I just purchased this fabric so the cost is fresh on my mind. And I think the style is cute with that side ruffle and inverted pleat at the bottom. So I might just set it aside and come back to it in the fall. Which is something I never do. Once I start a project, I follow through until it's either completed or in the wadder pile.

Anyhow, I have a sweater completed that I need to have photographed. I guess I'll get around to that on Saturday. Have a great weekend!

17 comments:

  1. I love that top, the cut, fabric look great on you. I also like the skirt.

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  2. Gorgeous top, I have that pattern traced, but have been putting off making it because I suspect, unlike you, I will have fit issues. The inside of your garments is always exquisite, thanks for sharing all the details.

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  3. Great looking shirt, wonderful details with the bias tape.

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  4. That top is so pretty and looks great on you. I keep looking at that pattern and it is so nice to see it made up.

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  5. Very pretty top and it looks great on you...What pattern did you use for the skirt with the ruffle detail?

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  6. I'm so glad you had better luck than I did with that top! You've got me thinking I should give it one more chance!

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  7. Nice top. Is the skirt a Vogue pattern. I just made this skirt and I had fitting issues as well. Finally got the darn thing to fit. My ruffle end at hem line does not look as good as yours, so I redid it some. The jacket I was working on was t go with the skirt,but the jacket is now a wadder! It just was never going to fit or wear well for me.

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  8. Great top and skirt. I looooooooooveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the fabric! Great choice!!!

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  9. This top is next in my to-do pile so I was glad to see how well your version turned out.

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  10. Wonderful top!! It looks like it fits perfectly :-) I would love to know which pattern you used for your skirt though, it's very nice so far! I hope you are able to sort out the fit issues with it.

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  11. Beautiful material!! Perfect fit

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  12. I have no memory of this top! LOL!! But it is beautiful on you. LOVE the fabric.

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  13. Just lovely and beautifully executed!

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  14. Your clothes are so beautifully sewn Amanda.
    I have a question/s?
    Do you do the french seams and binding because you don't have a serger?
    Also, your invisible zippers are so perfect. I've tried invisible zippers but I can't match them up? I've given up on them, but I'd like to try again because of your work! Any tips?

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