Monday, April 18, 2011

Summer top from my giveaway material


Yes, we are experimenting with the hair, it's not just right yet!


Thanks to Nan from Retired in Alaska.  She recently had a giveaway and I won. She sent me many pieces of material. Among them was this pretty pink cotton.  I had enough to make this top. I have been wanting to make some separates for my summer wardrobe.  I know brocade fabric is customary for these kinds of blouses, but I couldn't help but to think this cute fabric would make a nice top.  I am really pleased that I didn't over fit it. It's roomy and comfortable.  It's going to be one of those tops I grab for a busy day of baking or playing at the park with the boys.  For now, I am going to pair it up with this light green skirt from the thrift.  I also tried something new and made the piping from scratch!  Yes, I typed that right. I have a ton of bias tape, but not much piping left in my sewing box.  So I matched up the bias tape and with some cording, sewed it up under my zipper foot and out came piping.  It worked great and was easy to make.

Have a great vintage day!

Gina

16 comments:

  1. Its very cute! Lovely fabric too :)
    Ashley x

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  2. Really cute, looks like something you can easily dress up or down!

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  3. Gina,

    Your new pink top with the flowers is very stylish, and looks great with your light green skirt. You're just too talented for your own, good, ya know? :)

    -L. Rose

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  4. Totally darling! Looks very vintage and is in such a sweet shade of pink!

    xoxo,
    Sunni

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  5. This is such a lovely blouse and the colour looks great on you!

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  6. Thanks you! Now to make a skirt that works well with it! you all are so encouraging! Thank you so much!

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  7. I am loving this! It may very well be one of my favorite things that you have sewn. The fabric is whimsical and looks perfect for this shirt. Great job.

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  8. This fabric was so perfect for this shirt. Absolutely beautiful.

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  9. Wow--you look so elegant! :) I love that you used a non-brocade for this style of top. I've wanted to make one (or the dress version) for years, but have shied away because how many instances do I *need* a brocade top/dress? hehe! I might have to keep this in mind, if that's okay with you! :)

    ♥ Casey

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  10. I love this - its much more versatile for being made of pretty non silk fabric and the piping is a triumph! xxx

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  11. So cute. Nan is such a generous soul. Nice job on the top it looks great. Renee

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  12. I love it! What pattern did you use for it?

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  13. Thanks again.

    Casey- I like the feel of cotton, I just added a good stabilizer to the collar. I think it's going to hold up well.

    Mrs. Exeter- I agree with you. Silk is hard for me to wear everyday, with kids, Yes, the piping was fun.

    My vintage Mending- I agree she blew me away with her generosity.

    Zilredloh- I have few patterns of this style it's Simplicity 5098. I've made it up before http://vintagegirl68.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html I hope that works.

    Annabelle- Thanks, it's fun fabric, life is too short to wear dark colors all the time

    Trudy- Thanks, how are you feeling? I hope all is well!

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  14. Fabric colour is ultra flattering, love the top style. Pipping looks great.

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  15. Hah! Love your hair! Were you able to get it just right? ;o)

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