I whipped this little ditty out in only 3 days! That's heavy with sarcasm in case you can't hear it in my typing. It should have taken me a few hours. This is one
easy pattern. Sometimes life (and a trip to the library) can complicate things.
I've had this top planned for over a year. I'm trying to sew some of my backlog instead of just the new and the now. And what did it turn into but the perfect match to
this recently sewn skirt. One of the things I really like about this top is the ability to adjust the under-bust gathers. That way it doesn't end up looking too maternity.
The fabric is a cotton eyelet I picked up at
JoAnn's. I made the elastic around the neckline tighter so it wouldn't be so off-the-shoulders as the envelope examples and would be bra friendly.
The pattern calls for eyelet lace around the ribcage but I couldn't find any in red. And I'm telling you, I was stuck on it being red. Should I buy some in white and dye it? Then I ran across this this interesting trim and thought it might work. Ta
Da!
I used my typical bias tape finish around the sleeve seams and french seams everywhere else.
Hem:
Currently
Vogue 8553 is giving me a bit of trouble with the neckline. It's a great pattern, don't get me wrong, I just made a few mistakes of the costly time kind. Hopefully it'll be done sometime this weekend.
I've had this top planned for over a year. I'm trying to sew some of my backlog instead of just the new and the now. And what did it turn into but the perfect match to this recently sewn skirt. One of the things I really like about this top is the ability to adjust the under-bust gathers. That way it doesn't end up looking too maternity.
The fabric is a cotton eyelet I picked up at JoAnn's. I made the elastic around the neckline tighter so it wouldn't be so off-the-shoulders as the envelope examples and would be bra friendly.
The pattern calls for eyelet lace around the ribcage but I couldn't find any in red. And I'm telling you, I was stuck on it being red. Should I buy some in white and dye it? Then I ran across this this interesting trim and thought it might work. Ta Da!
I used my typical bias tape finish around the sleeve seams and french seams everywhere else.
Hem:
Currently Vogue 8553 is giving me a bit of trouble with the neckline. It's a great pattern, don't get me wrong, I just made a few mistakes of the costly time kind. Hopefully it'll be done sometime this weekend.
I love this outfit. It's very stunning. I really love the red.
ReplyDeleteVery nice - nautical!
ReplyDeleteGreat top, I just bought that trim in black for my jersey contest dress! Good luck with the Vogue, hope it all works out!
ReplyDeleteLove that outfit! Love, love love it! As always, you do beautiful and tasteful garments.
ReplyDeleteVery cute outfit, you always have such beautiful outfits.
ReplyDeleteGreat shirt, and the trim is perfect for it! I love the eyelet.
ReplyDeleteCute top and I really like the trim you added to it!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! You look terrific! The top looks wonderful with the red accent! Well done!
ReplyDeleteCute top, and great with the skirt. V8553 is in my pattern stash, but I'm not ready to tackle it yet (need to practice sewing stretch knit first). Look forward to seeing how yours turns out.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Please slow down!!!! You are making me feel really guilty I'm not getting as much sewing done as I would Like. Just kidding. I love your new top .you look so cute in everything you make, let alone you do such a beautiful job!!! It is so fun to see what you sewing next... Great job... Keep it up, but it really is okay to slow down a little .
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful ensemble! You look very pretty in it. :):):)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job you did on this top (as usual). I love the red detail and it is perfect with your skirt.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love the unexpected red trim.
ReplyDeleteLove the red trim- it really makes the top unique and a perfect match with your skirt. Can't wait to read the review on the Vogue pattern- I've got that one on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors. Very pretty and the trim works out great. I'm just like you. I have to find just the right color or it just won't work!
ReplyDeleteSweet little top and your red belt is the best. Love that belt!
ReplyDeleteYes, it HAD to be red. Perfect trim too. Lovely
ReplyDeleteI love it. I'm really fond of black eyelet anyway, it's so sweet but bad at the same time ;)
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