What a perfect name, right?
That's what Wright's calls the color bias binding that I used for this top, Lemon Ice. The fabric is a re-purposed yellow gingham cotton-blend pillowcase that is soft from use.
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For this version of the Sorbetto, I started with scooping out the neckline some. Jewel necklines are not as flattering on me as a scoop or v-neck. I also decided to have the pleat inverted, thinking it would be more loose, unfortunately, for some reason, it looks like I should have done a FBA because it's pulling horizontally and causing vertical stress lines too? Why, when the Sorbetto with the pleat sewn up fits is this one too tight?
Details
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I did my piping without the last top-stitching step in the instructions and hand sewed by piping on the inside with a clean, smooth finish on the outside.
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The substantial hem appropriated from the pillowcase that this top once was. You can really see it in the pictures above.
7 comments:
Very pretty!
So pretty, I can't beleive the fabric was pillow case in it former life.
So very cute!
This is gorgeous. I love the colour.
It's so bright and fresh looking - love it :)!
Oooh I love what you´ve done with Sorbetto. The box pleat is an ingenius idea!
Such a cute and comfy looking top. I like the box pleat too. Mary
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