Thursday, March 22, 2012

Finished: Tie-Front Top





Pattern: PussyBow Blouse by Pattern Runway

Mods:
  • lowered bust dart 1" (?!?)
  • shortened and took out gathers in the sleeves
  • omitted the tie
  • pinched out about 3/4" from the shoulder and redistributed the fullness into the dart - the same effect as going down a size and doing an FBA.
  • lengthened the front ends for ties by several inches
  • omitted interfacing
  • increased seam allowance to 5/8" on all sides for french seams
  • created back yoke and pleat as per instructions in my most favorite book ever 

Fabric: cotton voile from Gorgeous Fabrics that I dyed here.

My thoughts? I love this pattern. The instructions were clear. It's super cute and versatile. The fabric, on the other hand, was kind of a nightmare. It's so delicate that I ripped my first collar in half. I'm terrified that Binks is going to shred it, so I won't be wearing it around the house much.

As it gets warmer, this piece is going to be really fun to style. I picture it with white jeans and sandals. Or black shorts with these. Or over a maxi dress?

8 comments:

  1. I love this! It's so flattering and stylish! I like the shaped hem in the back (and the yoke/pleat looks great)! Your dye job turned out great-- it's so vibrant and colorful! Love!

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  2. This color is amazing on you! I love the modification for the tie in the front. Such a great idea!

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    1. thanks! i have never purchased or worn red in my life, but i think that i like it!

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  3. Wow. This is a really fantastic shirt. It looks so well made and fun to wear!

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    1. thank-you! honestly, some parts took me forever, but i'm happy with the finishing.

      thanks for stopping by! i love your blog - you've made some great pieces.

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  4. Total knockout in red! I love the changes you made, the hem ties and yoke pleat are perfect. Also I've never had dye turn out so saturated, especially reds. Amazing job, Steph!!!

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    1. Hey thanks! I've never worn red in my life. Ever. But I think that I like it.

      Yeah, I think that dye is pretty good. We'll see how it holds up, but it is a really even, saturated color. I love it.

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