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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: BajaSusana on May 11, 2017, 14:16:20 PM
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I am using my TNT Lutterloh blouse pattern.
(http://i.imgur.com/01ewxS3.jpgl)
I am using a high-quality very lightweight chambray.
The back has this lovely crocheted lace insert. I have cut the fabric away from the circular area
(http://i.imgur.com/YeskmeD.jpgl)
It is really a WOW! shirt back.
But the front is dullsville.
I appliqued a pierce of the lace on the pocket, sewed it on and hated it.
It looked like a Realtor from Texas cowgirl top. Just need my hat boots and bling.
I removed the pocket. but pinned here:(http://i.imgur.com/e8DowtK.jpgl)
I was going to add another insert in front like a yoke but two things stopped me
1. I could not find the other insert anywhere in the house
2. Talk about cowgirl
So, what to do?
Make bigger pockets with a top flap to add interest?
Make the collar a contrast maybe some of the lace?
Use wild buttons?
Let the back be the surprise and the front blah?
I do not like western wear. I do honor the cowgirls that opened the door for women in rodeos. And I have visited the Cowgirl Museum in Ft Worth, TX and loved it.
Just not a look for me, ever.
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Is it going to have buttons? I'd use an interesting white button (mother of pearl maybe?) or something with a bit of shine and I think that would be plenty to make it interesting enough to be balanced without competing.
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Is it going to have buttons? I'd use an interesting white button (mother of pearl maybe?) or something with a bit of shine and I think that would be plenty to make it interesting enough to be balanced without competing.
Yes, I am thinking of doing something with buttons. At both my 50th birthday a few moons ago, and a recent birthday everyone brought me buttons as gifts. I could use all different buttons.
I want to wear this this Sunday, need to decide soon!
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I'd go with interesting buttons, allowing the back to be the most striking feature. Less is more here I think, because it is a lovely fabric, and the back has such a 'wow' factor.
None of it made me think 'cowgirl' - unless you're intending to wear it with jeans and cowboy boots!!
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The back is spectacular. Lovely buttons is all you need on the front.
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I would allow the lace to be the main feature on its own and nothing fancy on the front - white or cream buttons, but nothing more.
BTW, to me it looks like chemical lace (cotton machine embroidery on dissolvable fabric) rather than crochet which is hand made - although a lot of the manufacturers do (wrongly) describe the chunkier laces as crochet, regardless of how they were made.
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Brenda,
You are right this is probably chemical lace. but it looks crocheted to me.
I am going with just buttons on the front ! :button:
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My vote goes with every one else's, leave the front plain but use some really nice buttons.
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Look forward to seeing it finished!