After my foray into the wild and untamed world of animal print clothing (I suspect Prttynpnk has developed a worldwide sewing-manipulation ray gun and has stashed said weapon thereabouts in her sewing room) AND she managed to make me part with a loved but unused 2m of fabric, I happily returned to normal life and sewing without prints of any kind. Interestingly I noticed, when constructing a garment in a plain fabric - every mistake shows up a hundredfold, so precision and accuracy is crucial. Is this the attraction of wild prints? Hiding the flaws? No judgement - just an observation.....I've been there.
I focused attention and effort to sewing for my SWAP 13. Still on the Audrey side of my Hepburn collection I went for the simplest, but not the the easiest of makes: a good old draped neck blouse, reminiscent of the Givenchy blouse I used as inspiration. I'm on a pattern diet (fast) at the moment so dug out my TNT Paco draped top.
What could go wrong? A perfectly drafted pattern, made so many times in so many fabrics. And fits my requirements for the SWAP perfectly.
See that point at the centre front? Curses upon you......perfect point!
I actually reverted to my own advice to make this point razor sharp: and to my amazement - it worked!
The inside is a bit messy, what with all the marker pen lines and having to use a white fusible interfacing as it was the only colour I had, but the end result on the outside is fine.
Separated at birth? (BTW Audrey's the one on the right, just in case you were wondering)
How wonderful/ I really do need to start investing in Paco's patterns...
ReplyDeleteYes you do.
Deletelove that top and the colour is great
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. You're right, navy satin is classy.
DeleteThat is such a beautiful fabric and I love how the neckline drapes. I'd passed over Paco's patterns before but I really like your top! Does the point add any shaping or is it just a design feature?
ReplyDeleteSuzy, the point is very important to the overall shape. I made a cotton version once without the point (just matching up the front pattern pieces for cutting) but the result was a shapeless box. Don't know how he does it but that V is vital. Thanks
DeleteYou are too funny. Love the top.
ReplyDeleteStay tuned for an alternative to your Burda batwing......
DeleteWhat fun! Love the top and the pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhonda. I had fun looking for the pics too.
DeleteTop: great; point join: perfect; channeling Audrey: priceless!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda - mind you that point was sewn about three times
DeleteWonderful! and very innovative with the center point.
ReplyDeleteMakes a drape top just a little bit different
Deleteglad you explained which one was which I was getting confused who was Audrey - nice top
ReplyDeleteI know people stop in the street all the time
DeleteYou're the one in the black hat, right? This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to tell isn't it - I mean we are SO alike - LOL
DeleteIt's a great top and will play so well with it's fellow SWAP members!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping Carolyn. Thank you
DeleteHow lovely! The pattern looks very clever - off I go to investigate!
ReplyDeleteI know of just the most perfect paisley fabric that would drape for this neckline.
DeleteVery nice rendition of the top - loving following your progress on the SWAP.
ReplyDeleteJacs
Thanks Jacs, must keep the motivation up.
DeleteClassic. Elegant. And never out of style.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gwen, it's easy to wear as well.
DeleteIt's beautiful! I love Paco's designs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tia - Paco's designs are classics.
DeleteVery cute and exceedingly classy!
ReplyDeleteHi Lorraine, thank you.
DeleteRuth, Ruth, Ruth - your'e hilarious! Thank you for the picture clarification. The top is wonderful , BTW.
ReplyDeleteJust had to make sure you knew who was who.
DeleteYou look fabulous! Great choice of fabric for that top, makes me want to touch it (don't worry, I'll refrain :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree! Exceedingly classy! PS: will be in London next summer for a week! Cannot wait!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the point. I really should buy this pattern
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent top. I LOVE the fabric. Unfortunatley on me it would just look like a pork roast wrapped in foil. On you it looks classy - spectacular!
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