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Zebra Braids
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It has been a while since I’ve sewn anything, and this piece I actually began a few weeks ago, soon after I arrived in Peru. It has been delayed because I have had to do the topstiching repeatedly. I really do suck at that, and working on a new machine hasn’t helped my cause.
I on the trip to Peru I watched reruns of Project Runway and caught Santino’s dress for Nikki Hilton with the braid detail. I decided I wanted to try out braiding and so opted for the bawtwig-ish loose pattern from the stylish dress book 2, pattern D. I omitted the pockets and sleeve extension, as well as shortened it for a cropped look. Pattern D usually has a boat neck both back and front (see my cherry blossom tunic) but I made the back a bit deeper to accommodate the braids. I also wet for french seams through out since I don’t have my rust serger with me.
Also, this top is reversible owing to the simplicity of Japanese patterns.
Maybe I’ll do a tute on braiding sometime soon! It is so easy I doubt I need to.
Please forgive the un-pressed seams, I was so excited to finally post something new.
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navy and cream printed cotton
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Mar 15, 2010, 09.19 PMby cd909
Oh my god – I LOVE this! Great work!
Feb 9, 2010, 12.21 AMby lmb
amazing black and white print.
Feb 8, 2010, 03.00 PMby gtangel
ooh so fabulous..
Feb 8, 2010, 02.47 PMby ink
The photo’s are absolutely gorgeous! i.e. I believe it might be the model !!! I love the top- very clean and simple….and that pretty surprise back…. love it!
Feb 7, 2010, 03.38 PMby mo-mo-sew-sew
you can’t see the braiding from the teaser pic, but what a surprise to click on this creation!!! i on the other hand love the braiding in the front. i too am inspired to get the stylish dress book series. i just fear i’m bigger than the japanese size large. and sewing in peru…how very romantic and adventurous!!! please oh please do post a tute on braiding when you can!!
Feb 6, 2010, 06.56 PMby almatinka
The top is beautiful and you did a marvelous job! A little personal opinion – while it truly can be worn both ways, I like it more with the braids on the back. Oh, and with the belt too! :-)
Feb 5, 2010, 06.50 PMby lilysuze
I love elegant clothes with zebra prints! great job :)
Feb 5, 2010, 09.59 AMby sandrasews
Fabulous! Love the shape of the top and your choice of fabric. Very very hip.
Feb 5, 2010, 05.01 AMby elisana
WOW! Nice! The belted version is my favorite. Great job!
Feb 4, 2010, 04.21 PMby skwarynia
Really good job:) I like animal prints but in elegant versions- such as you did:) It looks great with a belt, and it would with many golden bracelets on hand:):)
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Feb 4, 2010, 10.31 PMby ginasophia
Thanks! I cant wait to accessorize this top up!
Feb 4, 2010, 04.13 PMby kitzler
Oh and I forgot to mention — your top totally inspired me to get the Stylish Dress Book 2! After seeing your project I went looking for it and ordered it from Japan within about 5 minutes.
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Feb 4, 2010, 10.31 PMby ginasophia
Thats Great! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, there are so many basic patterns to alter and play with!
Feb 4, 2010, 05.05 AMby 5294sandras
Great top!!
Feb 4, 2010, 04.52 AMby bows
I really love this top! Im been thinking about making something like this for a while but now youve totally inspired me :)
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Feb 5, 2010, 04.00 PMby ginasophia
Yay! I’m so glad. Good luck and I can’t wait to see your version!!
Feb 4, 2010, 04.24 AMby smallone
Very Trina Turk….Like it!!
Feb 3, 2010, 10.22 PMby igamiga
I like it wery much…it’s simple but efect…nice
Feb 3, 2010, 10.20 PMby igamiga
I like it wery much..it’s so simple but with efect!! great..
Feb 3, 2010, 09.53 PMby jhurienesling
I really like it, its simple but classy. I would wear it like you are on pic no. 2. Well done!
Feb 3, 2010, 07.12 PMby petitmoutonbleu
sexyy fun !!! zebraaa rawwr!! :D I adoree animal prints(don’t own one yet..bur soon _:D)
Feb 3, 2010, 06.40 PMby Nuria Razetdinova
очень круто…. вы молодец!!!
Feb 3, 2010, 06.24 PMby fabricaddict
I love your Zebra top! and the back is lovely!
Feb 3, 2010, 06.22 PMby kitzler
Lovely!!
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Feb 3, 2010, 06.35 PMby ginasophia
Thank you!