Saturday, 22 December 2012

A little bit of nip and tucking...

...helps to add interest to this latest top of mine!
Over the last few months I have seen a few tops that have grabbed my attention. Not 'WOW! Look at me tops', but just some simple lines that flow well in a top. Tops along the lines of these...
Calvin Klein blouse... a sleek looking Calvin Klein ...

 ...a Michael Kors ...





... this little Macy's knock-off. 



...and this $410 (yes, no misprinting!!!) pleated neck top - yes, just the top and not the whole outfit and accessories!!!...
Pleated Neck Top
Butterick 5354 a Fast & Easy top required nothing more than a scant .80cm of fabric (or 7/8 yard in your language!) to easily replicate a similar style top to all the above...
It had all the elements of the above tops, a minimalist looking pullover shell top, sleeveless, and unlined. The pleats at the neckline give the top a lovely boost. It is actually a very comfortable basic for work, or weekend wear. 

Definitely be making up a few more of these for summer - quick, easy and light to wear ... J



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13 comments:

  1. Dilliander22 December 2012 at 23:37

    Its lovely Judith, simple, stylish, versatile and cool... the perfect top!

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  2. Suzy23 December 2012 at 00:14

    Looks really nice Judith, I like the pleats and it would layer really well plus its a lot better than paying $410!!

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  3. Linda L23 December 2012 at 05:35

    Very nice top. Lovely summery color.

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  4. Ann23 December 2012 at 06:35

    A very nice summer top. Looks as good or better than the $410.00 top. Enjoy wearing it.

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  5. Pam23 December 2012 at 09:25

    Judith - you are a master at pleating - I think pleating at the neckline is awfully hard to get right - great job! It's fab - and I'm jealous of your sunshine!

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  6. BeaJay23 December 2012 at 11:41

    Love your top. Very stylish looking. Isn't it ridiculous what some charge for clothes! I also love the jardi you have it styled with. Did you make that too? If so, I would love to know what pattern.

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  7. pdiddly23 December 2012 at 12:12

    I love this top. I have to say having looked at a lot of the top designers when I am wandering around the airports let me tell you often the price doesn't match the quality and I bet yours is better.

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  8. BeaJay23 December 2012 at 15:18

    Hi Judith, thanks for the info regarding the cardi. Unfortunately I am not a knitter - tried it once in around 1979 - still have it unfinished in my wardrobe :-(

    Love the look of your cardi - I might try to find a pattern like it and some appropriate sweater knit.

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  9. Amity Originals25 December 2012 at 22:20

    This top looks so cute! I'm adding it to my wishlist!

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  10. MushyWear26 December 2012 at 19:30

    This is a very classy top. I love it!

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  11. Amanda27 December 2012 at 03:16

    Thank you thank you thank you! I have been looking for the perfect pleated top pattern for some epic work outfits and this is it! Love your finished top- it is fierce!

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  12. gMarie2 January 2013 at 18:18

    What a lovely top! Did you make the cardi in the last photo? It's stunning too. g

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  13. JuliN22 January 2013 at 20:05

    The top looks very easily elegant. Thanks for sharing.

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