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I have perfected the Sorbetto to fit me at long last and this is my latest version which I love, mainly due to the fabric. I used a fine white linen to make the bias edging and bow.
Material Notes
Broderie Anglais cotton from The Fabric Store in Brisbane.
Difficulty
Novice
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Sep 10, 2012, 02.14 AMby thewallinna
Love love love your Sorbetto! This particular fabric makes is timeless and will never go out of fashion.
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Sep 10, 2012, 05.35 AMby schnui
Thank-you. Summer weather isn’t far away now, so this top will be getting an airing shortly.
Jun 3, 2012, 03.43 PMby cweetgal
Beautiful ! I wish i had such fabric too:)
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Sep 10, 2012, 05.33 AMby schnui
Thank-you.
Jun 3, 2012, 10.50 AMby redredhoodie
wow, this is oh so beautiful and classy but I find that all of your projects look very sophisticated.
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Jun 3, 2012, 11.01 AMby schnui
Thank-you for your sweet comments. My projects are not necessarily sophisticated but more of a reflection of my age. After looking at your blog which is so interesting, I realize I am probably the same age as your Mum. I really admire how you and a lot of other young ones are into refashioning second hand clothes and that is something I struggle with. I guess I had so many second hand clothes as a child, I don’t want them now that I can afford to buy lovely fabric and sew something new for myself. I really like your craft items and tutorials which is such a generous thing to do for those learning to do something creative. I think I will have to start sharing my experiences in sewing and craft too and may have to start a blog myself. Now that will be a huge challenge for me as computer skills are not my strength!!
May 28, 2012, 08.31 PMby caramia-made
Lovely lovely lovely!
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May 29, 2012, 12.01 AMby schnui
Thank-you. It is a while since I made this Sorbetto and I have had a lot of wear from it. If you are thinking of making this top, it is well worth the effort to make it fit your body shape. It is such a useful pattern to use up leftover fabric or pieces from the bargain bin at the fabric shops.
Apr 12, 2012, 12.38 AMby julib
I just see that you made the Sorbetto! Wow, this is absolutely lovely as well – I love your fabric choice, it’s beautiful! Did you need to adjust the darts at all, as with the Jasmine blouse? I need to tinker with the Sorbetto pattern some more so I can try and make one… I keep seeing so many lovely variations! :-)
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Apr 12, 2012, 03.06 AMby schnui
Thank-you again julib. I have made heaps of adjustments to this pattern and I have now got it right for my body which is great as I live in a hot humid climate and this top is so cool to wear. I reduced the shoulder seam line by 1" (front and back) thus lifting the darts up and then moved the darts up another 1" and because of that, I had to add 2" to the hem line. May sound weird but it works and I now have quite a few sorbettos in my wardrobe.
Apr 1, 2012, 05.28 PMby nishavinod2009
in love with the top, more because of the fabric. Its perfect!
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Apr 2, 2012, 06.57 AMby schnui
Thanks again. Yes, I love this fabric too.
Apr 1, 2012, 01.17 AMby poppykettle
That broderie anglaise is by far the nicest I’ve ever seen. Glad to hear you’ve got the sorbetto down pat – I can’t seem to get it right! C’est la vie :)
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Apr 1, 2012, 06.39 AMby schnui
Thanks Poppy, coming from you the engineer of civil and sewing works, I am flattered. Now that I have got it right for my body shape,I have several more cut out ready to sew. They are the perfect top for Brisbane weather, plus they need very little fabric.
Mar 30, 2012, 06.02 PMby janene
Oh that is such a pretty version. I think the broaderie Anglais gives it a fabulous new dimension. :-)
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Mar 30, 2012, 11.55 PMby schnui
Thanks Janene. I do like a metre or 2 of broderie anglais.
Mar 30, 2012, 04.49 PMby The Tropical Sewist
Really really chic and lovely! Especially like the way you’ve matched that centre pleat perfectly.
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Mar 30, 2012, 11.54 PMby schnui
Thank-you my friend, and yes I do try hard to match patterns, especially stripes and checks. It wasn’t too hard on this top as the pattern of the fabric was the exact measurement on the paper pattern.
Mar 29, 2012, 06.02 PMby libra-s
What a gorgeous fabric!!! you chose a great pattern for that!
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Mar 29, 2012, 09.59 PMby schnui
Thanks again libra-s and yes the fabric is gorgeous. One very lucky find!
Mar 29, 2012, 06.00 PMby Vita Bonetto
Wow i love your top, it is very classy.
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Mar 29, 2012, 09.58 PMby schnui
Thank-you Vita.
Mar 29, 2012, 04.17 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
i think this is the best sorbeto blouse ever, i also love withe embroidery fabrics and yours looks very fancy!!
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Mar 29, 2012, 09.58 PMby schnui
That is so kind of you Vanessa. Now that I have perfected the fit of the Sorbetto pattern for my body shape, I look at all remnants now and wonder if it will be suitable for yet another Sorbetto. So when I found this broderie anglais in the remnant bin at The Fabric Store, I knew immediately what would become of it. They are so cool and comfortable to wear.
Mar 29, 2012, 12.34 PMby monikapullerits
How lovely and perfect for the summer! And that little bow! :)
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.37 PMby schnui
Thank-you monika. The little bow was just an after-thought when I was playing with a piece of left over bias.
Mar 29, 2012, 08.52 AMby tamsinwp
wow, what i lovely top – so simple and so pretty!
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.29 PMby schnui
This fabric really needed a simple pattern and the Sorbetto is great for such a fabric, plus you don’t need a lot of fabric for a Sorbetto.
Mar 29, 2012, 08.23 AMby naama
Well done, it is a lovely top! (:
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.28 PMby schnui
Thank-you naama.
Mar 28, 2012, 05.05 PMby chillwear
Adorable, love the fabric!
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.07 AMby schnui
Thank-you so much.
Mar 28, 2012, 01.27 PMby Douli Bee
The fabric and the pattern are perfect for each other! I love this blouse! Great work!
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.08 AMby schnui
Thank-you Douli Bee, that is kind of you.
Mar 28, 2012, 12.46 PMby Adriana Orozco
Wow!!!! I adore this blouse!!! you couldn´t have chosen a better pattern. You are making the best of the fabric in this simple, jet perfect design. It is lovely!!!! the fabric is to die for too!!!
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Mar 28, 2012, 12.49 PMby schnui
Thanks Adriana once again. I actually found this in the remnant bin too and I knew straight away what to make with it. I have a little left over and I will have to think of something to use it in.
Mar 28, 2012, 12.24 PMby schnui
Thank-you again merche. Broderie Anglais has always been a favourite with me, but anything embroidered is a favourite with me. I love lace in all forms.
Mar 28, 2012, 07.45 AMby merche
Wow! This is my favourite. Broderie anglaise is the perfect summer fabric! Love the little ribbon – bow in the neck. It adds sweetness to this perfect, perfect top!