I continue to be “The Top Lady” with another top I made to fill my closet. This time, however, I added a nice summer basic that was absent from my wardrobe. This dotted Swiss came from Mood Fabrics in LA and it only took about 1 1/4 yards. I love a project like that! This is the third time this summer I’ve used New Look 6035. I used it here for a fun shell and here for a basic khaki skirt. The inspiration for this shell is a yellow top one of my students came to class in. So many times when my students come to class I touch the fabric they’re wearing or zero in on a detail. I’m sure they’re used to it by now but I think I might need to work on my “boundaries” when it comes to touching other people’s garments. I usually ask for permission but surely I forget at times. If you ever catch me touching a stranger’s dress in the grocery store will you slap my hand? Do any of you do this? I added a center front seam and a 3 1/2” wide band down the front. Originally, I wanted the top to tie in the front above the slit. When I finished it however, the tie opened the top so much you could see the camisole underneath. So awkward. Instead I made a shorter 1 1/2” slit and continued the 1/2” binding all the way around the neck and armholes. I also added my usual back neck dart to eliminate gaping in the back. Pants are under my machine right now so I’m breaking my top streak. Yay me!
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Lynn
8/17/2016 12:10:33 pm
I LOVE THIS!
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Lynsey
8/21/2016 02:24:51 am
Cute top, love the slit with the binding going right round, I going to have a try at copying this. I always look at ladies clothes (I must look odd sometimes when I'm staring at them)
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Diane
8/22/2016 09:06:07 am
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
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About MeHi! I'm Diane, a wife, mom, sewing teacher and pattern designer from sunny Southern California. I share my sewing adventures here on the Blue Dot Blog formerly Gatorbunnysews. For more info click here. Categories
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