Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Finished Project: Laurel v. 4


So, it's no secret by now that I'm completely in love with the Laurel pattern from Colette Patterns. I've already sewn up two dresses and a collared top from this pattern, and I just don't really see any reason to stop!

My first Laurel top was made from a shirting cotton that was more on the crisp side than drapey. It worked great for the collar, and I love wearing the top, but I also wanted to try the Laurel top in a lighter weight fabric that had some more drape to it. When I found this colorful, pretty, rayon print at JoAnn fabrics, I knew it was meant to be.

The great thing about this pattern is that you can sew a size 6 sleeveless version with just a yard of fabric, and that includes enough to also make your own bias tape for finishing the neckline and armholes!








I sewed this up in a long afternoon and honestly don't have much to even say about this blouse. Things I did differently this time around were to cut out the top about an inch and a half longer than the pattern, and also I used French seams throughout.

As you might have guessed, I LOVE THIS TOP -- the fabric is soft and lovely, the colors are great, making and applying the bias tape facings/finishes was very satisfying, and every time I wear the thing, I can't stop petting and admiring it. With this make, I feel like I'm finally getting closer (or the goal is more within my reach) to cultivating a wardrobe that is full of things I've made (with a good amount of room for vintage finds, too). It was such a fun and stress-free top to whip up, I'm sure there will be more in the future.




 


9 comments:

  1. Adorable! I LOVE this print! What a perfect little top!

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  2. Great print! I wear my sleeveless Laurel top all the time. It is a great wear.

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  3. great top! you will get TONS of wear from this one :)

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  4. It's a beauty!! The print is fantastic! You have me itching to run off to my local Joanne's to see if it's stocked! Great all around top!

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  5. That rayon print is stunning! It makes for a perfect version of the Laurel blouse. Well done!

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  6. That's a fabulous fabric you've got there! Love the top :)

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  7. Great print! I may have to hunt this down at JoAnn's!

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  8. Beautiful! I need to make the top because I am OBSESSED with the dress pattern!

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  9. Very cute, what a great staple wardrobe piece. Also, I love that fabric, it's almost 50s-ish feeling.

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