Liberty Leftovers Top!
Hello, and Happy Easter to you! Remember the beautiful dress I made for my daughter using Liberty Carline fabric provided by Minerva? Well, I had just under a metre left over of this lovely fabric and I was determined to squeeze something else out of it – preferably something for me!
I dug out an old pattern I’ve not used for a while – Burda 7798 – and just about managed to fit the pattern pieces onto the remaining fabric. To manage it, I had to shorten all the ‘skirt’ pieces by an inch, and omit the bias strips for finishing the armholes and neckline. Instead I used ready-made bias tape in a plain ivory – as it is turned to the inside it isn’t noticeable anyway.
The construction of the top is much like making a very short dress – the bodice is pleated into the neckline and then under the bust is the ‘skirt’ which is cut on the bias and has a centre front seam. At the centre back there is a centered zip. I like the shape of the top and have pretty much worn out its predecessor – it’s in a sorry state but I still can’t quite bear to part with it!
It’s nice to make some tops for a change as I wear jeans a lot more these days. I think a dress made with this fabric would be amazing for a special occasion or a sunny day, but I wouldn’t wear it all year round, whereas this top can be paired with jeans or a denim skirt and tights for a more wearable look. I just so rarely feel like doing the epic full-skirted look when I’m trundling my kids to school and back!
I do love the shape of this top – I want to make more tops like this. Some plain ones would be really handy as well for when I’m feeling like I want to be completely boring 😉
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Gorgeous top! And very wearable as you say😊 Great way to incorporate a beautiful print in your everyday wardrobe!
Definitely. I can wear this without feeling OTT.
I like it! I also really like the shoes you are seating in that last photo, too.
Me too! I have them in blue and red!
Really beautiful and great for the change in weather!
Yes it definitely seems appropriate for spring and summer!
What a lovely summery top!
Thanks – think it will get worn quite a lot!
Love your sewing and your shoes
Thanks 😊
Wow that’s such a pretty spring top. Matches your cardi perfectly. We need a snap of you and your daughter together though 😛
Hahaha. I once made us matching dresses and we wore them together for photos but I don’t think I’d do it again! It was kinda cute but mainly embarrassing 😀
I feel like I’ve seen a post from you before about some matching dresses! 🙂
Yes – that’s the only time! 😉
Cute! I need more woven blouses in my life, but not every day feels like a “button down” kind of day. KWIM?
I hear ya!
Gorgeous top – I love that print – it will be perfect with jeans!
Thanks Louise ☺