Sunday, May 5, 2013

Finished Project: Laurel v. 3

I told you all I was obsessed with the Laurel pattern from Colette Patterns. But I didn't tell you I was planning to make the top version (after having already made my two dress variations). Well, here you have it, my third iteration of the Laurel pattern, a top!




I promise the collar is even, it just wanted to be a little bit stiffer on that one side in this photo!





I used a bubblegum pink, sateen, shirting cotton I'd had in my stash for a while, but was never quite sure what to do with, since I only had 1 yard. I'd used a tiny bit for the collar on my Milly Wedding Guest Dress, but was a bit stumped on what to do with the rest of it. Finally it hit me - a basic top. Duh!

The fabric is such a pretty color, it makes me happy simply looking at it. I knew I didn't want just a plain shirt - the Laurel can be pretty basic - and I also didn't want to bother with setting in any sleeves. I opted for a sleeveless version with a self-drafted collar (you know I love a good collar), using Gertie's tutorial from her book.









One thing I was pleasantly surprised about was the fit. For my Laurel shift dresses, I'd ended up taking in something like an inch on each side seam, but the loose fit of this top works great and I didn't end up needing to make any adjustments at all.

The only thing I'd do a bit differently next time is cut out the top a little longer. I ended up making a whole pile of bias tape for finishing the armholes and neckline (using this basic tutorial, and loving it!) and used the leftover length as facing/finishing for the hem, to save a tiny bit of length on the finished top.

It's a super comfortable (and cheerful!) top to wear, and I've already begun incorporating it into my wardrobe for Me-Made-May. Yay!

12 comments:

  1. This little top is lovely! I wish I was a competent / confident enough sewer to do something so gorgeous.

    Louise
    www.marvellousmissm.com

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    1. Girlfriend, you could totally make this! No zips, buttons, sleeves, or other annoyingly fiddly components--you can customize it however you want! (I highly recommend it)

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  2. I love this, that gorgeous collar give just the right amount of interest.

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  3. What a genius plan...I too am a Laurel obsessive and hadn't even thought about mods to the top pattern, and here you are, a fab sleeveless cute collared number ( with no closures!!) it's a must!

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  4. You have inspired me again. Very nice.

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  5. Cute!! This looks like such a versatile little top! Another Laurel winner!

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  6. Love the color and the collar is just adorable!

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  7. So pretty! Love the collar, and it just looks so great to wear! Fun to see your creative Laurels =)

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  8. Ummm... spooky, I have just drafted a collar EXACTLY like that on a top I'm making right now! lol! The funny thing is it was also inspired by you. Double spooky. This looks great :) I'm a big sucker for pink too. I should finish making that doppelganger so I can prove I'm not crazy, lol :)

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    1. Haha - hooray! I can't wait to see your top. :)

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  9. This is so cute! I LOVE the color-- it's perfect! The collar is adorable, too! What a perfect little top!

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  10. Absolutely love this!! In awe of that collar.

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