Monday, 9 May 2011

The 'If It Ain't Broke' Top

rose top front

Well, colour you all shocked to see another incarnation of the Never-Ending Dress. Wouldn't it be funny if I sign up for every sew-along going and adapt this pattern for it? Next thing you know, I'll be signing up to an Overall Sew-along and throwing some legs on it.

rose top full

A picture for those of you of the head persuasion. Nothing shocking and / or amusing is happening to my right, I promise. I'm just a little bit harrowed from sewing this blouse manic style on the deadline day. Too harrowed for make-up and hairbrushes. Let's see... changes from Never-ending Dress: it is not a dress (obviously), neckline raised a bit, straps shortened / narrowed a smidge, fabric has no stretch so ease added all over the place, and waistband given a curve at centre front under the bust. Some things have remained: Mega-darted bodice front (three below each breast, one to the side *sigh*), v-neck back bodice, smooshed waistband, and.....................

rose top back

That's right, I zipped it all the way through this time! I'm hoping the metal zip tones down the OMGGirly print. But refrains from burning me when it's hot.

Spring Top Sew-along, forty minutes to spare :)
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17 comments:

  1. auntninn10 May 2011 at 00:17

    So cute for summer! But how did you get Maia to let you keep anything pink for yourself?

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  2. KID, MD10 May 2011 at 02:52

    Fabulous and amazing!! I love the zipper.

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  3. Pickled Weasel10 May 2011 at 07:59

    I like it very much, it's the perfect style for that print.

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  4. Ady10 May 2011 at 08:10

    That is so gorgeous! The print is perfect for the summer.

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  5. The undomesticated scientist10 May 2011 at 08:48

    its loverly, i want one!

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  6. Justine10 May 2011 at 08:50

    Its lovely as ever!!

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  7. Louise10 May 2011 at 10:32

    Aboslutely stunning. Love it

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  8. Squam Hill Design10 May 2011 at 11:30

    sweet! again, LOVE the exposed zip

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  9. liza jane10 May 2011 at 12:01

    Very cute! Found you via the Spring Top flickr pool. I think my favorite part is the zipper that runs the length of the back.

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  10. Cindy10 May 2011 at 13:56

    "Wouldn't it be funny if I sign up for every sew-along going and adapt this pattern for it?" Do it, Do it, Do it!!

    Turned out very nice and I like the exposed zipper on the back. Are you going to wear this one more than once?

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  11. Heather Leavers10 May 2011 at 14:35

    How are you planning on preventing that zip being unzipped at crucial moments by small people? It's lovely though, as always.

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  12. Stresshead Red10 May 2011 at 21:16

    Love it, particularly the zip. I am even more jealous of your sewing prowess!

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  13. Jemima13 May 2011 at 21:39

    Such gorgeous fabric. It's fab to be able to adjust patterns. x

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  14. Dr. Fun (AKA Sister)17 May 2011 at 03:31

    Too fabulous for words! Just stunning - men and women alike will be falling over in the street.

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  15. Emily17 May 2011 at 18:36

    Oh my goodness what a fantastic top!!

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  16. the momma17 May 2011 at 20:48

    Oh my gosh! I just read your whole dress saga ~ I can't believe you got here, from where you started (no offense to JP) This top is amazing; the story just makes it that much better :-)

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