Monday 8 October 2012

Pinterest motivation...

During the past winter I made up Simplicity 3790 twice ( here ) both with the cowl neckline. So for a change of pace, and flowing along with the  change in seasons, I thought a different view would be good - enter View E. View E is the short sleeved version, with a bodice instead of a cowl neck. 
This time my motivation came from this cute little top I found on Pinterest (aahhh, that's where my time is disappearing to lately!!!) Lucinda Poel has some really creative pins, and this was one of them...
Basically this top of Lucinda's is Simplicity 3790, minus the sleeves. So I fiddled and chopped the bodice piece (not the original) until I was happy, and used up a bit of spare fabric from the shelves.

Front, closeup and the sleeve/bodice detail...









And the best exciting view of all....the back...couldn't get much more exciting than that!!!
I wanted to try this change on the top, but have a feeling it is a bit on the frumpy side of things. So will give it give it a go at work this week, teamed with a pair of black pants (just soooo exciting), then decide if it is a winner stylewise or not. But definitely will be making more as the fit is fine...off to hem one more shirt...

12 comments:

  1. Judith it is so close to the one you have copied well done for that. I think its a lovely little top

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  2. You have knocked this top off almost exactly . I love contrasting yokes - I am a sucker for them so I don`t think you look frumpy at all.

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  3. I love this- the feminine shape with the mission stytle trim-great make!

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  4. It is a very pretty top and you have done a fantastic job with your pattern, not frumpy at all.

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  5. That looks so great on you! Love the yoke detail and it looks flowing, comfortable and cool - perfect for the change in seasons at the moment.

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  6. Very pretty top, great copy job!

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  7. What a great knock off of this top. It certainly is a beauty.

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  8. A very cute interpretation!

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  9. What a nice job and isn't it great fun reinventing paper patterns
    Louise

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  10. Lovely top - very nicely done! I know what you mean by Pinterest stealing time..

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  11. I'm definitely making this top as soon as possible - I love it - I have an older top I bought from Anthropologie that is similar that I wear all the time. Brilliant result.

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  12. Judith, thank you for visiting my blog:) This top is really beautiful and you did a great job making it.

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