So as a follow up to my last blog post, here's the one where I talk about the top. The whole time I was making that skirt, I was contemplating a top to go with it. My initial plan was to make something using the same fabric but a recent house move revealed an alarmingly, italics worthy, large stash. I know interpretation of stash size is very subjective but I've revealed mine to a few sewing mates since the move and the general responses have been along the lines of 'oh my god' and 'holy *insert expletive of choice*'. Also, I now officially have more fabric at home than Colette and that scares me a little bit. But hey, on the upside, I now have a sewing room and being able to leave my machines out is making it a helluva lot easier to find time to BEAT THAT STASH.
Anyhoo, back to that top. Regular readers will know that I love a good raglan and this one's no exception. It's an ever so slightly modified version of vintage Butterick 5111 (view B), with shortened and cuffed sleeves. Because I didn't want to interfere with the lace piece on the back, I put the invisible zip on the front and much prefer to wear it open because that neckline is high!
The front, sleeves and neck binding (used instead of facings) are a beautiful linen/viscose blend left over from this dress. For the back, I used a small piece of our Lavern 100% Cotton Guipure Lace (also available in black at Surry Hills and Melbourne).
All over stash busting satisfaction. And it feels pretty damn good.
It's beautiful. Good work on the stash busting, every little bit counts!
ReplyDeleteA total stash busting win- the lace is simply stunning and takes this up a notch!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top (hooray for raglan) and fabric choice. Congrats on having your own sewing room - makes a difference!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! The lace is divine. Would Tessuti consider doing a Raglan Top Pattern? I would buy it in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteShe who dies with the largest stash wins!
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