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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Crop Top


Somewhere in the middle of cutting out my skirt pieces, I decided that it might be possible to make a matching top from the limited amount of leftover yardage and scraps.  But it was going to be a really, really creative cutting layout.  And no second chances on this one.


Muslin time!


I loved the fit of Vogue 4203 so I borrowed the bodice muslin pieces for this project.  After narrowing the fabric intake on the darts to make it less fitted, I put the bodice and sleeves together to see if I liked the combination.  It works!


So there has been more hand basting around these parts.


This will not really be a crop top, since my midriff will be covered with the wide skirt waistband, but I am excited about a slightly different silhouette to add to my wardrobe.


My first thought was that I wanted a three-quarter length sleeve, but there was no way to squeeze two of them out of the wool.  And who knows, I may end up liking this even more than my original idea.


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10 comments:

  1. AleciaDecember 29, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    This is a lovely two piece. I am guilty of creative cutting layouts too often! Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't. However! I think you've done a wonderful job. I quite like the shorter sleeve version, I think it would be very versatile and gives it a late 50s/early 60s vibe.

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  2. JanetDecember 29, 2014 at 5:14 AM

    This is beautiful. I like the design choices and the fabric.

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  3. DebbieDecember 29, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Super idea, it really reminds me of a picture I've seen of vintage Dior.

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  4. TestosteroneDecember 29, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    "Paging Joan Holloway. Paging Joan Holloway. Joan Holloway to the white courtesy dress form, please."

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  5. TheTellTaleTashaDecember 29, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Ohhh, I love this!

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  6. Piper SpringsDecember 29, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Gorgeous! This extra piece will give you so much versatility as separates. I'm seeing the top with black pants, and the skirt with a pretty blouse, and maybe a long sleeved shirt under the top...okay I'm totally going to have to copy this idea now. You are fabulous!

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  7. JeanDecember 29, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    I love this! The shorter sleeve is very cool.

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  8. BunnyDecember 29, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    This is such a feminine sillouette. It is coming together nicely.

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  9. paloverdebloomsDecember 29, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    I think of this as an overblouse and the ensemble as similar to something from the late fifties or early sixties. It cries out for a coordinating longer and looser jacket or coat to go over it. Love it!

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  10. KyleDecember 29, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    LOVE IT. Loooooove it. Sophisticated. Classic. LOVE IT.

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