Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Add the ribbon...

After procrastinating (don't we all???) about whether to add ribbon to the last top I made, I bit the bullet and went ahead to add it. It actually now looks great...
This photo is taken indoors, just on dusk so not true to colour thanks to the flash. But, the ribbon is actually the same colour as in the stripe, so in 'real-life' blends in nicely. To attach it I used a twin needle and it was just the perfect size of the ribbon. At the top of the front I added 3 very small buttons, and 1 at the top on the back. They are actually a denim-blue colouring, but have photographed black!!!

Next on my agenda for sewing are some skirts. With all the tops and shirts I have been making I feel a little 'under-dressed' on the lower parts.So starting Friday night off with Burda 8407. 
An old pattern that I have never managed to get around to. So time to prowl around PR to see what others thought about it...
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28 comments:

  1. Anonymous24 January 2012 at 01:09

    I think the ribbon really completes this top. Very nice.

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  2. Jillybejoyful24 January 2012 at 01:33

    You just took this top to a whole new level - it can dress up or down & be right at home - great job!

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  3. Lori24 January 2012 at 03:56

    The ribbon is the perfect accent to the blouse, wonderful job.

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  4. Amanda.Claire24 January 2012 at 04:39

    I love the ribbon and buttons!!

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  5. Ruth24 January 2012 at 05:04

    Like this very much. I admire the way you can add a button or strip of ribbon and it really lifts the garment.

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  6. Unknown24 January 2012 at 05:06

    Really liking the asymmetry of your blouse.

    I have the opposite problem I am always making bottoms and jackets and am in desperate need of tops. To bad we don't share a closet-lol

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  7. T. Sedai24 January 2012 at 09:07

    I love the added ribbon! It really gives it a very finished look. Can't wait to see your skirts.

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  8. pdiddly24 January 2012 at 10:50

    Doobee that little tops looks beautiful - really nice. I like your choice of skirt too.

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  9. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]24 January 2012 at 12:09

    So pretty... I love it.

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  10. BeaJay24 January 2012 at 12:36

    Great job. It loooks great! Really adds to the top. Looking forward to seeing the skirts.

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  11. Sharon24 January 2012 at 14:44

    The addition of the ribbon takes it up another notch, gorgeous. Interesting skirt pattern, looking forward to seeing the finished results.

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  12. Mary24 January 2012 at 17:01

    You are so creative!! The ribbon is perfect.

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  13. Robyn24 January 2012 at 21:28

    The ribbon and buttons finish it so well.

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  14. poppykettle25 January 2012 at 14:18

    That does look great! Easily one of the nicest Sorbetto's I've seen!

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  15. Lynneb27 January 2012 at 14:55

    That is SUCH a cute top! i am about to embark on the world of Collette patterns and I'm so excited! I also wanted to stop by to say hello and that I'm so glad you are joining our Sew-Along!

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  16. Tia Dia27 January 2012 at 15:17

    I love all your versions of the Sorbetto - especially the white one a few posts back. I look forward to seeing your skirts. I'm in the opposite predicament - lots of bottoms and no nice tops to go with them!

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  17. Carolyn27 January 2012 at 19:48

    What a cute top! I have that old Burda skirt pattern too, I made up the patchwork version years and years ago, lol!

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  18. Sewingelle27 January 2012 at 23:41

    This is great, all your Sorbettos are. You're an inspiration

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  19. House of Pinheiro28 January 2012 at 15:55

    This sorbetto is so cute.. I want it ! xx

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  20. Linda L28 January 2012 at 18:50

    I think the addition of the ribbon is a perfect touch. It really does add a little to it and makes it even more attractive.

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  21. Anonymous28 January 2012 at 21:49

    That's the nicest Sorbetto that I have seen thus far.
    Great look!
    Did you send a pix of it over to Colette Patterns?
    If not, I would encourage you to do so. They would love to see it.

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  22. Sasmita31 January 2012 at 02:44

    Your ribbon idea is great. We can see the difference.
    Lovely dress-making sense you have Doobee!

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  23. Pink Hollybush11 February 2012 at 20:16

    The ribbon with the pleats and buttons makes this top look like something you paid a mint for! Thank you for the wonderful ideas!

    Lisa

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  24. pdiddly2 March 2012 at 13:01

    I hope you are well??? I've chosen you for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you like, you can visit my blog and grab it and post it on yours.

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  25. Karin5 March 2012 at 09:48

    Wow! This is no ordinary sorbeto. Your details are fantastic. So cute!

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  26. Martha24 March 2012 at 07:04

    Such a divine sorbeto! Delicious!

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  27. Sheila28 March 2012 at 12:50

    Cute blouse and love the ribbon accent.

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