23 March 2013

I'm not one to jump on the band wagon...

...but I already made my first Laurel. The new release from Colette didn't really float my boat until I saw version 4- a 1/2 sleeve top. Considering how many sorbettos I have made, I figured something with a little more shape would be a great addition. And just that morning I had seen purchased the perfect fabric to show the simple shape off.

colette laurel top version 4 blue cotton voile


For this version I used some turquoise voile left over in the stash. I just about had enough, though had to shorten the sleeves a little. to get them to fit. Following my gut instinct from many sorbettoes, I cut a size 8 body with the sz18 length, and size 12 sleeves. I think I need to do a bit of an FBA, but otherwise I'm really happy with it.

colette laurel top version 4 blue cotton voile, back view

This is so comfortable. Definitely a "this is not a t-shirt" top! The gentle gathering in the sleeves, and potentially my slit in the back means my arms have heaps of movement, which is something I usually struggle with.

colette laurel top version 4 blue cotton voile

Most of the seams are french-finished, and the external edges are finished with lime green bias tape, with accent buttons in a different shade of turquoise to maximise the clash! I think it gives it a very funky look. I even hand finished the bias tape, as I wanted clean lines. 

Looking forward to all the variations that will be possible on this! And a great wardrobe builder. I have plans for 2 more basic ones in gorgeous, and one with a button up back.

MadMen sewing has totally stalled, but at least I'm sewing something, so I will hopefully get on with it soon!

6 comments:

  1. I love this shirt, it is so the sort of thing i would make.

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  2. Love the colours. This looks great on you. I'll be working on my first version soon.

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  3. Cute!I'm cutting my pattern out now, so thank you for the post! It is very flattering on you.

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  4. This looks super summery! Very cute!

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  5. I agree, a really fun shirt, great variation and variation on a basic t-shirt - I'd wear it as well. Just joined your site.

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