February 2, 2009

In the Mail

Not to me this time, but from me to Camilla as a shop sample for Clementine's Dry Goods. This was a super easy top to make. Only the front is lined. All the shaping comes from the drawstring in the front and the elastic across the back I don't quite understand this type of top. I mean - what do you wear with it? It's so full at the bottom that I'm thinking you need something slim. So would you pair it with skinny jeans, shorts, or a straight skirt? Also - looking at the photo - it would appear that I lucked out with the placement of the large circles in the print. It felt so good to get back into the sewing room. Miss C - going out in the mail to you today. Hope it fits. If not, bring more fabric and we'll do it again :)

9 comments :

  1. I really like that top. I'd wear it with straight leg jeans or shorts in white or black or even that pinky color in there.

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  2. I'd never show that much skin... ever... but the print is pretty!

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  3. It is a very pretty top. I would wear it with a skinny figure...since I don't have one, I wouldn't wear it. If I did I would probably incur questions like "So when is your baby due?" LoL!

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  4. It is awesome fabric! I agree about what would you wear with it, but also with Chan on I wouldn't show that much skin. Well, I would have when I was 20, but not pushing fifty.

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  5. I'd leave it to today's "youngsters". I've never been big on that shape for a top, but on a skinny girl with a skinny skirt or jeans, I guess it would be fine. I like your bow, and the print is nice, although I see your circle placement comment!

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  6. oooooo....love the fabric! I said that last week, but the top, maybe on Emily (tall, thin, 20 something). With skinny jeans or capris.
    If I wore it, like Tina said, someone would think I would be ready for the maternity ward. UGH!

    I think it would make a cute tote or something like that.

    LOL! That circle placement could have been, shall we say, embarrassing. Good job on the pattern placement.

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  7. Very pretty! Yeah, those circle patterns can get you sometimes. lol

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  8. OMG she is going to -love- this!
    i cannot wait to see it in person. you rock gaylen!
    and yes to the skinny jeans!

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  9. It's very cute - love the fabric. I'd never wear it, but perhaps 20 years ago I would have considered it. It definitely needs to be paired with something slim on the bottom to balance the fullness of the top.

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