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In attempting to make seven tops in seven days (and my second embellish project this week), I started with Colette Patterns “Sorbetto”, a free download.
I only had to purchase the bias tape and blue braid trim, hooray! I had Edwardian in mind, but the colors and drape make it more late 1920s/early 1930s so that is how I wore it.
Pattern: Colette Patterns’ “Sorbetto” $0
Fabric: Silver sparkly linen, leftover from the “Meh” dress. I didn’t even really have a yardage, just scraps from my scrap box. $0
This pattern was delightful to sew! I can see why the Colette Patterns are so popular. They are very well-drafted/written. I did, however, alter it slightly. I had to take it in at the armpits and up a smidge in the back shoulder seams but those are my usual alterations. I also added some darts to the back to give it more shape.
Notions: Bias tape (JoAnns $1.25?), blue braid trim (Lorraine Fabrics $.99), crochet trim (JoAnns, purchased for another project).
Time: Approximately 6 hours…all that trim meant a LOT of pinning!
Cost: $3, roughly!
Material Notes
linen
Difficulty
Novice
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Jun 3, 2011, 11.05 PMby domestic-divaonline
Love the delicate look of this. Good job!
Jun 1, 2011, 09.28 PMby saraicat
This is absolutely adorable. I love your version (actually, your whole outfit)!
May 31, 2011, 06.05 PMby flowergirl22
really nice,, are you going to show us all 7 in one ???? when you are finished with them,, that would be nice,, to see how good you got by each piece,,
May 30, 2011, 06.38 PMby leahfranqui
Oh so cute!
May 30, 2011, 09.15 AMby Irina Schwab
I fell in love with this! Love it!
May 30, 2011, 06.47 AMby Debby H
This looks really pretty and I will be posting my ‘muslin’ version very soon as it turned out much better than anticipated. I agree, the collette pattern was very well instructed and easy to follow and only minor adjustments were needed to get a great fit.
May 30, 2011, 02.45 AMby turtlegirl00
adorable!!