Friday, March 9, 2012

Another Ottobre Katherine top - this time in stripes...

From Ottobre 2/2010 another version of the Katherine top.  This is my third, the first two can be seen here.

Obviously I love this pattern and wear my other two tops a lot, so I decided to make another one, this time in stripes similarly to the one pictured in the magazine.


I don't know if I am overdoing this top, but I figure if I like to wear it, at least when I make another one I know it will be a useful part of my wardrobe.  Luckily the latest Ottobre has a similar tee-shirt but with a gather on the sleeve, so I think I will try that one next time (3 ruffle sleeved tee-shirts may actually be enough for the moment!)

The differences I made were to lengthen the top by about an inch.  I also sewed the neckline 'ruffle' as a binding this time.  The last change was that I did not use a rolled hem on the edges of the ruffle, but instead left them raw.


I used this great tip to make a template this time to help make the ruffle placement easier.  Thanks again Sandra!  I thought I did an excellent job on stripe matching but forgot to ask for a photo so you will have to take my word on that one!  :)



For those interested the skirt is McCalls 5566 - first shown here.  I love this skirt and actually got asked where I bought it from last time I wore it... so flattering when they like what you sew!  I love a good denim skirt and really think a few more would fit in well with my lifestyle.  My only negative comment on wearing this skirt is that the facing rolls out easily.  I used a quilting cotton which was interfaced and it is too soft.  It either needs to be interfaced more heavily or made a little longer.... next time...

I have almost finished my Beignet skirt.  I am waiting on the buttons I have ordered to arrive.  I was hoping to have it done to photograph with this top but it is taking longer than expected - a lot of work in the skirt but I am loving it so far!  It is in black and I think will work really well with this little tee.  If I love, love the skirt once it is finished and worn, I plan to make some more.

However I am not sure which way to go next... swimmers for the pattern review contest, casual jacket or toile for an evening dress???? ... Ciao... hope to get back in the sewing room soon...


18 comments:

  1. Love your top and those sleeve ruffles are spot on.

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  2. Another great top, Sue. I think this one is my favourite, though. Those colours are especially flattering on you.

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  3. Ooh Sue...looking good! that top is fabulous on you and I love your hair!

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  4. I love this top in stripes - it looks great on you. Lovely.

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  5. I've always loved this ruffle sleeve design that you've made. It's so lovely and edgie.

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  6. I think this is my fav out of the three. Btw, I have some old patterns of my grandmothers. Would you like to see sometime? I don't know what to do with them.

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  7. What an adorable top--love those sleeve ruffles!

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  8. Great top Sue - looks great on you. Love the stripes and colours too.

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  9. I really like this top...surely you can have more than 3 of these, particularly when you mix it up a bit with stripes!

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  10. Those sleeve ruffles look really good - love it in the stripe fabric.

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  11. I love the effect of the ruffles in the stripe, really fun and interesting.

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  12. It looks great - those colours are really good on you and the effect on the shoulders is very striking in the stripe.

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  13. I like this top, you did a great job.

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  14. I too, love those "cha-cha" sleeves. Really cute.

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  15. Another great top!
    I nominated you for the Leibster blog award btw. Love your work!

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