9/12/14

sleeveless 60s top

here's a sleeveless top i made earlier this summer using a cute vintage pattern from the early 60s.  the pretty fabric is also vintage, harvested from some sort of housecoat/robe.  i kept the construction as neat as possible by making french seams and blind-stitching the inner collar and the armhole bindings.  the only adjustment i made was to shorten the front a tad.  i'm not sure i can do the big belt look, but i would like to try the sleeved version in a solid color (chambray?) to show off the fun pointed placket.

vintage butterick 9377 by marie gardeski, on Flickr

vintage butterick 9377 by marie gardeski, on Flickr

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vintage butterick 9377


vintage butterick 9377 by marie gardeski, on Flickr

vintage butterick 9377 by marie gardeski, on Flickr

vintage butterick 9377 by marie gardeski, on Flickr
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Nice fit! I am about to try to sew something from an old pattern for the first time. Although, it's from the 80's, so I feel like it's a bit of a risk :)

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    1. marieSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:53 PM

      thanks, meg! i was lucky with the fit, since i decided to go for it without doing a test… whew. :-) good luck with your 80s pattern!

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  2. Sandra DunnSeptember 13, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    It's beautiful - both fabric and style! I just bought a sewing machine and look forward to starting with simple pieces.

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    1. marieSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:03 PM

      thanks, Sandra! i think the color of this vintage fabric gives it a modern feel. have fun with your new machine! simple pieces are the best, especially when you get comfortable and can tweak the design or add special little details. :-)

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    2. Sandra DunnSeptember 14, 2014 at 9:41 PM

      It's definitely updated vintage :) and looks super with jeans. And good advice.

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  3. MelSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    You always have such a lovely flair for mixing the right fabric with an interesting pattern. This is very cute! And your sewing skills are awesome, there's some gorgeous (quality) sewing right there.

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    1. marieSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:03 PM

      oh, what a nice comment! thanks so much, Mel!

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  4. Patty JakobSeptember 18, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    your sewing techniques are so nice and clean!!! I always come to your blog to find inspiration!!! beautiful top and the fabric choice as well, you have a good eye for sewing and fashion!!!!

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    1. marieSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      thanks so much, Patty! now i feel even more inspired to start my next sewing project. :-)

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