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(Afternoon) Tea Top
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I finished this top just in time to wear it to afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel, so, a Tea Top it is! I was inspired by Maryy:s black top Ou Bow with a white ruffled edge, this is my version :-). It’s a fitted top with princess-seams, a draped bust and a little pleated satin-edge. I used lingerie-style hook- and eye-ribbon instead of a zipper in the back, they’re very easy to use and I think they add an interesting detail, that I just love.
I made the pattern using Maryy’s How-to for the bust of the Hot Hot Heat-dress, and combined the resulting bust with my own pattern for a fitted top. I could probably have reached the same result by simply changing the pattern instead, but this was more hands-on and fun!
How-to make the pleated trim: http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1672
I have updated the instructions and included pictures 090827, they are now included in the print at home-file.
Also blogged about HERE
Material Notes
Light wool, satin, hook- and eye-ribbon.
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Credits
Maryy for inspiration & How-to
Elainemay for adding her Coffe-Date-Dress-pattern and inspiring me to add one too
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Nov 17, 2009, 12.23 AMby Kimberly Warn
I cant figure out how to make this. I printed out the instructions and its just a bunch of lines on paper. Im making a dress for a class project and this is going to be my top. I cant figure it out. help please.
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Nov 17, 2009, 09.26 AMby Ichigogirl
Oh, I’ve reported to Burdastyle that you cannot download the instructions from the instructions-tab like you should, I thought they had solved it. Can you please report your problems to the BS support-desk?
I have uploaded them as a pdf too though, I think it’s under “print at copy-shop”, otherwise they should be in the same pdf as the pattern (that’s how I solve it nowadays, I may upload the pattern with included instructions in the future if I haven’t already, I don’t remember if I did. But I did upload them one of the two ways!).
Good luck!
Nov 9, 2009, 09.51 PMby ReiChan
very, cute, imple and classy. I love it! <3
Oct 30, 2009, 05.11 PMby asperge11
what are the front facing and back facing for ?
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Nov 9, 2009, 10.55 PMby Ichigogirl
Look at this page, I think you will understand then: http://www.burdastyle.com/terms/facing
In this case, they are there to stabilise the upper part of the top, and to give a nice finish to the upper edge.
Sep 10, 2009, 02.01 AMby xuggababy
help how do you print out the pattern! its tiny when i print it! help! :(
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Sep 14, 2009, 09.57 AMby Ichigogirl
Hi! Did you make sure that the printer-settings are on “no scale” or “don’t scale”?
If you print on size A4-paper you can also use “scale to paper size” or “fit to paper”, the original is in A4.
Hope you succeeded!
Aug 31, 2009, 06.45 PMby pinkpink055
i just finished making it! and it looks amazing!
Aug 27, 2009, 07.57 AMby Ichigogirl
Hi y’all! I’ve found some errors in the instructions, and I’m also drawing pictures for them right now, so please be aware that the instructions without illustrations in them are not all correct, and if possible check back for updated instructions later on today or tomorrow! Sorry about that (now I understand the confusion from some who tried to make it!).
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Aug 27, 2009, 07.40 PMby Ichigogirl
Correct instructions with pictures added to the project. I’ll update the downloadable instructions tomorrow.
Aug 27, 2009, 05.33 AMby geroge
It ’s complicated tailoring.
Aug 27, 2009, 05.29 AMby geroge
很精致的做工~赞！
Aug 27, 2009, 12.17 AMby nehmah
Thank you for the updated instructions. Now, I need to find the earlier one(s) and delete them so I don’t become any more confused that I am now. Cordially, Nehmah (who at a 42DD will not be wearing this anytime soon. But my granddaughter???)
Mar 20, 2009, 11.39 AMby Minorpunk56
Could you help me with the bust? i cant figure it out at all.
Feb 5, 2009, 01.31 PMby EveningStar
Beautiful! Thanks for the pattern; I’ll try it out with a few alterations, when it gets a bit warmer here. :)
Feb 5, 2009, 01.32 AMby Danit
I love it! It looks great! Though I think it could fit even better with a thicker fabric..
Feb 4, 2009, 07.56 AMby dulfie
Klänningen är verkligen jättefin! Det här får bli nästa projekt, tack för mönstret !!
Feb 4, 2009, 02.02 AMby Ichigogirl
Thank you all! I’m so glad you like it! I’d love to see your own versions posted if any of you make one ;-)!
Feb 4, 2009, 12.30 AMby Guguluff
Great top, I love it!!! I used hook-and-eye ribbon, on a corset, and it’s so useful.
Feb 3, 2009, 06.17 AMby erdronen
this is so so cute! i love those pleats and the back closure is fantastic! great job!
Feb 3, 2009, 02.05 AMby Lala86
I love it! and we are the same size so I’ll do it I think..! Thanks!!!!
Feb 2, 2009, 02.35 PMby Bola
oooo you look really classy!! I love it!!bx
Feb 2, 2009, 02.03 PMby Olya_Boieru
It is a perfect evening top I’ve ever seen!
Great idea! Well done.
I love your first picture.
Feb 2, 2009, 01.25 PMby bravegrrl
love it! i may have to try and make it! ohh, it’s called “hook and eye”
Feb 2, 2009, 10.57 AMby CarotteSauvage
Really special! Thanks for the pattern as well!
Feb 2, 2009, 08.15 AMby urbantinkerbell
Is it really your tea outfit ?! It is soooo classy. I love it !
Feb 2, 2009, 07.38 AMby fashion1
Beuatiful top, it looks fantastic!
Feb 2, 2009, 07.31 AMby jem1022
Love that trim…. Great garment overall
Feb 2, 2009, 07.11 AMby sewella
The top is breath-taking! Thank you for the pattern!!
Feb 2, 2009, 05.14 AMby Just_Mica
Love it!! It’s gorgeous!! Ribbon – great detail!!
Feb 2, 2009, 04.53 AMby dkocsis45
very nice. question tho, is it difficult to get into it by yourself?
Feb 2, 2009, 04.11 AMby lkeogan
I love it :]
Feb 2, 2009, 02.30 AMby Polychromatin
Looks great! Very classy!
Feb 2, 2009, 01.13 AMby SallyLeigh
Gorgeous!