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A top I designed. I’m hoping to post the pattern, but I want to make it again first in a better fabric. I had really high hopes for this one, and I think a couple things went wrong with it. The fabric I think could have been cool with it, but I didn’t have enough to play with. I used an old shirt of my hubby’s.
The sides at the lower portion are open only because I didn’t have enough fabric to finish them (the pattern would not be this way). I need to find something that coordinates. I really like the neckband on the bias, but would have loved to do the waistband the same way! Also, bust darts and back darts help give it shape.
What do you think? I’m really disappointed in how it turned out.
Features
– pleats on front bodice (inspired by oonaballoona’s happy camo shirt)
– neckband on bias
– cap sleeves with binding
– waistband could be on bias :)
– invisible zipper in back
see my blog for more details
Material Notes
old shirt (cotton)
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
oonaballoona- love that shirt :), stephen for giving me his old shirt!
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Dec 26, 2009, 12.43 AMby gdac
This is a really great shirt… I am so obsessed with pleats and ruffles at the moment, would sell my soul to the hot red guy with horns just to get my hands on this pattern
Mar 12, 2009, 12.15 AMby juebejue
not sure why I missed this, but i like the design! I cant tell from the fabric, but the center front seem pleated? how exciting! :D
Feb 26, 2009, 06.07 AMby anajan
I love it! I agree with you – it would be nice if the waist band was cut on bias, but, I think it looks great just the way it is. I can see it as a cute mini dress and it would look nice in contrasting fabrics. Do post a pattern, please! :)
Feb 22, 2009, 04.23 AMby ruk
waiting desperately for pattern.
Feb 17, 2009, 11.10 AMby emrichkh
I love this. So clean and polished, but relaxed…just my style :). I’d love for you to post this pattern! Great top.
Feb 16, 2009, 04.38 PMby pattyrg
I don’t know what you are talking about, it came out great and looks great on you!
Feb 16, 2009, 01.32 PMby Erin E
Really like this shirt… the neckline, the pleating on the bodice, the waist detail! Definitely a download for me if you get the pattern posted! Very cute!
Feb 16, 2009, 07.42 AMby bussey
Pattern pattern please…. I am already thinking of a shirt robbery…
Feb 16, 2009, 03.37 AMby miss-g
I can’t believe you are disappointed – there is nothing to be disappointed about. I really like the style, especially the pleats in the front and the neckline. I think I’d prefer the check waistband cut on the bias – just to break up the check pattern thing. Or you could have the waistband and neckband in a contrasting colour.
Feb 16, 2009, 01.12 AMby lybu
Hey. I like it a lot. Your fabric looks a little bit like the fabric I used for my D&G dress. Great colours and great work with making the pattern.
Feb 15, 2009, 09.05 PMby elainemay
my first thought on seeing this was, “I WANT ONE.” :) i don’t see anything to be disappointed about!
Feb 15, 2009, 04.24 PMby nicholejolene
Super cute! If you posted a pattern I would totally make it and send you pictures. : )
Feb 15, 2009, 04.06 PMby cindybuc
the shirt is lovely. I like the side slit – maybe half the size of how it is now? I love how the shirt is fitted, but my hips need somewhere to go. The slit would help with that. =) Gorgeous project. Will definitely try my hand at this if you make the pattern.
Feb 15, 2009, 03.09 PMby dressdummy
I love this shirt. I’m so impressed it’s your own pattern, and I really appreciate all the thoughtful details. Meticulous work too. The bias neckline is great, and I can see how it would work in beautifully on the waistband as well. Having said that, can I suggest you offer a choice of biased or unbiased waistband when you post your pattern? I say that only because for someone like me who always needs to give the illusion of an elongated waist, I would choose the unbiased waistband. That way I could avoid that “break” at my midriff while still having the cute waistband detail:) It’s so funny that the open sides weren’t intentional; I fell in love with them and it’s one of the reason’s the blouse caught my eye to begin with! Perhaps another “option” on your pattern??? Anyway, you have nothing to be disappointed about because your shirt is awesome. It would fly off the racks!
Feb 15, 2009, 02.28 PMby redoubt
I really like this! I love the neckband on the bias, especially with the plaid so it’s a nice contrast. You’re right, the waistband on the bias would be even more awesome. I do hope you post the pattern when you’ve got it all worked out, because I would love to make this!
Feb 15, 2009, 02.05 PMby ghainskom
Now what would you be disappointed in such a pretty shirt? If this is the muslin, I can’t wait to see the final version!
Feb 15, 2009, 01.25 PMby ichigogirl
Noooo! Don’t be disappointed, it’s SO nice! I’m really impressed that ypu made the pattern yourself, I love the neckline and the pleats and it really fits you well :-).
Feb 15, 2009, 12.57 PMby sewbissy
I really like this! The plaid fabric is pretty with the shirt’s design. I agree—the neckline bias really works, and a bias waistband would look good too, but it looks great as is.