Description
This fabric takes honours as one of the few pieces I actually cut into within a week after purchase. I really wanted a top, and wanted to showcase this gorgeous pattern. There was only a metre of the fabric however.
I did think about it for it a fair bit (a week’s worth of travel time, shower time and dream time surely counts) but couldn’t come up with anything better than this. Maybe there’s just a problem with my imagination.
I based this on a shift dress pattern and had a grand time fitting and fitting the back darts to give it a bit of shape. I have quite a swayback, but I managed to make it fit quite well at the back (even Mr Tropical agreed!) so I’m proud of myself.
I had to figure out the knotted-neck-hole thing myself. I was ambitious and wanted to line it and all with contrasting melon fabric, which turned out to be a bit too much for my low skillz! But oh well, I think it looks okay.
I did take pics of the whole process so if anyone is interested in making a similar one (less the contrast strip, since mine turned out sucky) and wants to see my clunky inelegant method, let me know and I’ll post.
More details here
Material Notes
1 metre quilting cotton
Difficulty
Novice
Jan 27, 2012, 03.39 PMby The Tropical Sewist
Um, could someone please tell me where all these views are coming from? I can’t figure it out! (it’s very flattering though)
Jan 24, 2012, 05.14 PMby memoryseed
Very cute top!
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Jan 27, 2012, 02.04 AMby The Tropical Sewist
thanks much!
Jan 18, 2012, 10.43 PMby mollykatherine
Love it!!
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Jan 19, 2012, 12.32 AMby The Tropical Sewist
aww thanks so much!
Jan 18, 2012, 05.48 PMby bofa
very cute bow :)
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Jan 19, 2012, 12.32 AMby The Tropical Sewist
thanks! i must really put the tutorial up!
Jan 17, 2012, 10.37 PMby thinker
I agree with the other commenters, looks great!
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Jan 19, 2012, 12.31 AMby The Tropical Sewist
oh my, thanks so much!
Jan 17, 2012, 08.23 PMby turtlegirl00
This is darling! the cutout is so cute and the bow—it is fun and unique!
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Jan 19, 2012, 12.31 AMby The Tropical Sewist
you’re too kind!
Jan 17, 2012, 03.31 PMby groovymama
This is absolutely fantastic. Love the little knot!
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Jan 19, 2012, 12.31 AMby The Tropical Sewist
oh wow…thanks!
Jan 17, 2012, 06.18 AMby CationDesigns
Love the cutout and the tie knot! If I had that fabric I would be itching to make it up too!
Jan 17, 2012, 04.47 AMby leahfranqui
I love this cut out, please please show us how! Looks lovely, I love it!
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Jan 27, 2012, 02.04 AMby The Tropical Sewist
as promised, here you are! hope it’s useful!
Jan 17, 2012, 03.44 AMby schnui
This top is more than OK, it is so lovely and looks so nice on you. I too love the cut-out and bow detail which finishes this top to perfection. Good for you!!
Jan 17, 2012, 03.44 AMby schnui
This top is more than OK, it is so lovely and looks so nice on you. I too love the cut-out and bow detail which finishes this top to perfection. Good for you!!
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Jan 18, 2012, 11.43 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words.
Jan 17, 2012, 02.33 AMby mandrych
That is really well thought out! Like to make one myself!
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Jan 18, 2012, 11.43 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Please do! Id love to see it. Í’ll post my tute when I’ve edited the photos!
Jan 17, 2012, 02.11 AMby madebymeg
so cute!
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Jan 18, 2012, 11.42 AMby The Tropical Sewist
thanks!
Jan 17, 2012, 01.30 AMby poppykettle
That little cutout is divine! And you fabric is super-cute – no wonder you cut into it straight away. Hope you enjoy wearing your creation!
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Jan 18, 2012, 11.42 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Aw, you’re too kind! blush