Crazy Lady Top
Over the past few days I've been sewing, packing and cleaning up a storm in preparation for my New York trip and I've actually finished a few pieces but the weather has been horrible so photographing hasn't really been an option... In the meantime, I thought I'd show you this weird top I made a few weeks ago out of a piece of fabric from my neighborhood thrift store.
I love the crazy print but here's the issue, this wasn't actually a piece of yardage. I'm pretty sure it was the back piece of a jacket lining that never got sewn together. I thought I had pictures of the original piece but I can't find them so you'll just have to imagine. It was pretty large so I figured I could at least get a Sorbetto out of it. The fabric is a crazy shiny polyester I'm assuming from the 70's?
I added sleeves and had to add a seam on the back in order to make it work with the small amount of fabric. Luckily the print is so crazy you can't really tell...
Here it is with a blazer, which is how I'll normally wear it due to the picture below...
This neckline is gaping like crazy! I think it could be caused by one of two reasons:
a. I forgot to staystich the edge of the blouse.
b. I used a bias facing but it wasn't actually cut on the bias because I didn't have enough fabric for that.
I intended this top to be something worn under blazers or cardigans because the print is kind of wacky and overwhelming, so I guess it will still work in that capacity.
Here's a close-up of the fabric. Can you see the ladies with crazy hair in the print? They're why I bought it...
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5 comments
Write commentsThe print is so fun! I can't wait to see where you go in the Garment District... even though I live in NYC, it's almost more fun to see the shops through someone else. Plus I'm always looking for new places to visit.
ReplyI am totally digging that print!! It looks fantastic! If the collar is bothering you, you could always try pintucks around the neckline - I've done that with some gaping blouses. It's functional and adds a little bit of decoration.
ReplyWow! That print is amazing! Such a good thrifty find! Shame about the neck though, but Meg's suggestion sounds good.
ReplyIt's ADORABLE :)
ReplyYay! Have fun in NYC! I'm a NYer, too, and I'm always excited to hear about visitors' experiences in the Garment District! Paron's is my favorite-- they just moved to 257 W. 39th St. They have good deals on designer remnants and always discount my purchase beyond the ticketed price.
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