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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: charlotte on June 16, 2017, 10:44:12 AM
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Because if I start a thread I might actually get them all done!!
I want some new summer tops that I can wear everyday for work, and out and about, on holiday etc. I want tops with sleeves as I feel uncomfortable at work in sleeveless tops (probably from growing up in the Middle East). I have a pile of different cotton lawns and I'm thinking basic round necked short-sleeved tee-shirt style tops that fasten with a zip at the back.
My plans so far:
1. a navy cotton lawn top with a grey polyester chiffon front yoke
2. a sea green cotton lawn top with Mondrian-style panels on the front (but all the same colour) outlined with flat piping
3. a dusky pink cotton lawn Pattern Magic chevron pleated top
4. a bias cut floral lawn top with cap sleeves (this one hopfully won't need a zip)
Then I'll see how much fabric is left and might do a couple more pieced together from my off cuts!
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It sounds like a great plan Charlotte! I only wish I could be as well organised.
Look forward to seeing your finished tops!
Jessie
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I look forward to seeing them. You had better get a move on before the summer is over. ;)
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No 3 sounds intriguing !
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Number 3 is this one:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTjNxhJOOg_Y5-QJHhfuwBiRYA6BvQhEjy_ienGU9SOIDecIfrx)
But it's just a bodice so I need to work out some sort of lower piece. I've seen some versions with a straight piece but I want to do something following the lines of the pleats. And I want some sort of pleated sleeve as well. Much toile-ing required.
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This'll be wonderful. Could you consider a pleated peplum of some sort?
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Good luck with your summer projects. Nice to have an organised plan. Happy sewing :thread: