This started out as something completely different. Have you ever picked the right project and the wrong fabric? Well that happened last week. Normally I may have called it quits but the wrong fabric was a pretty fabric, some of my Hilco fabric. It's a beautiful, light, crisp, soft, cotton.
So when the disater happened, I already had five rows of shirring done. Instead of taking them out, I added 20 more rows. Then I chopped off what was to have been the top of the blouse and that became one of the upper bodice peices. I had just enough fabric to make the other side of the bodice.
I've decided once and for all that I need a dress form. This would have been much easier with a dress form. It would have prevented some mistakes that I would like to fix but I'm not sure if I will.
So, anyway, tell me what you think. Would it be worth remaking. Should I just let it go?
18 comments:
I wish I could make mistakes like this...! I love the top, and you should make another one!!!
This is a mistake???? Not in my book. It looks like a really comfy fit and is super flattering. Now if only my dressmaking mistakes were like this ;-)
I think it looks great!!! I can't see the problem. Wear it with pride!
I absolutely love it! I want one. :)
Well, you know I like it! I think it's flattering!
I love it!! Really! I would make it today if I was more confortable with my skills!!! How many times did you wind that bobbin??? :)
So cute!! Hooray for making "mistakes" turn out better than the original idea. I'm actually going to be tackling some shirring when I get back, thanks for another dose of inspiration!
I think it ate my comment... or did you get it and it just didn't post?
absolutely gorgeous!!! Must make more. It looks very flattering on you. I wish I can make mistakes like this, I would be extremely happy...
Your waist is sooo tiny! You are so hot! Miss you:) I want to see this fabric in person. I'm still so jealous you went to hilco although I can easily go too..I just haven't! I love the top it's so you! I'm glad you were able to fix stuff and make something fabulous out if it!
The top is crazy perfect! I'm not surprised that a mess- up turned into that top. It's so you to have something wrong happen and you turn it into a fab top!
As for the dress form, I've always wondered why you didn't have a dress form. You NEED to get one!
P.S. You look fantastic in that top! ;-)
um....it looks fabulous to me! I'm always envious of your clothing projects! you wear them so well and they're all so pretty!
It's precious. It's a different look, so flattering! Though it wasn't intended to be what it is, it's great!
I think it looks fantastic..love it!
WOW ! What a great mistake! I love the top, you did awesom. My mistakes never turn out like that.
Thanks so much everyone! You all made my day.
I just found your blog (from the wardrobe reimagined) and this really got my attention. This top is GREAT LEMONADE!. I want one...or two or three. Can you give us some tips/directions? Did I mention this top is great?
bwilliams, as soon as life is a bit more settled, I will get the top perfected and post instructions. This will take a bit more than a month so no holding your breath!
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