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...

28 comments:

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

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

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. I love the added ribbon! It really gives it a very finished look. Can't wait to see your skirts.

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

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

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  9. 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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  10. You are so creative!! The ribbon is perfect.

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  11. The ribbon and buttons finish it so well.

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

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. This is great, all your Sorbettos are. You're an inspiration

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

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Your ribbon idea is great. We can see the difference.
    Lovely dress-making sense you have Doobee!

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. Wow! This is no ordinary sorbeto. Your details are fantastic. So cute!

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  24. Such a divine sorbeto! Delicious!

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  25. Cute blouse and love the ribbon accent.

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