Tuesday 23 August 2011

It's curtains for the top

Do you remember these bark cloth curtains I got from a car boot sale a few months ago?


I've used them to make this top.
Before I started it I was worried that the fabric may be too thick for the pleats on the neckline, but they've come out really well.
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23 comments:

  1. duchess_declutter23 August 2011 at 01:26

    Love it! v.clever

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  2. Tanya Murray23 August 2011 at 03:49

    Very eye catching

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  3. **Anne**23 August 2011 at 04:11

    You've made an awesome top and it looks perfect over jeans.
    Anne xx

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  4. The Patchwork Heart23 August 2011 at 07:04

    I just love that fabric itd be great in patchwork, hope you kept the scraps! Heather x

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  5. Daisie23 August 2011 at 07:38

    Brilliant and Beautiful x

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  6. Vix23 August 2011 at 08:12

    Gorgeous result adn something I'd totally wear! x

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  7. Jacquie23 August 2011 at 09:30

    Just catching up with you last few posts.
    LOVE this top ...could be a mini dress ...very sixties :0)
    Your other top is lovely too, I'm in awe of your bias binding ...got to make some for my mini quilt and not looking forward to it...will try your method.
    Love all the thrifted fabrics you use and that tree in summer rhyme is great....I didn't know it and will show the boys next time we are out for a walk :0)
    Jacquie x

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  8. Claire23 August 2011 at 10:06

    Wow wee, that looks absolutely awesome..........love the fabric and just love, love, love the little pleaty things at the front. Looks great over jeans.

    Your new machine is certainly getting a workout...........I wonder what you will whip up next?
    Did you buy the pattern or get it online?

    Claire :}

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  9. Little Blue Mouse23 August 2011 at 10:19

    Hi Claire,
    The pattern was out of Prima magazine. I altered it a bit as it was for a more tapered dress with a split up the back and I wanted to wear it over jeans.

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  10. Tillyflops23 August 2011 at 10:27

    Hi, thank you for popping by, i love your top, very retro, the colours are just lovely.Well done.xx

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  11. Unknown23 August 2011 at 20:09

    Very clever use of fabric. Well done!

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  12. Catherine23 August 2011 at 22:28

    The fabric is perfect for this top, I hope you have lots of enjoyment wearing it

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  13. Sew Scrumptious23 August 2011 at 23:32

    I love it! Looks really lovely with jeans. Well done. x

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  14. Ali24 August 2011 at 11:32

    Oh beautiful fabric - and love what you've done with it! Very nice.

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  15. FairyCastleFarm24 August 2011 at 13:14

    Yes I do remember, and yes it looks awesome! From my blog page I have a thumbnail of your current post and from this view your fabric looked like a crochet rug..... which made me think, this design and colour scheme would make a stunning crochet piece ???

    Take care xx

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  16. Unknown25 August 2011 at 10:14

    I really, really, Really love it!, what a transformation!! was the pattern in this months Prima or have I missed it? x
    Sophie

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  17. Donna -Little Tiny Stitches25 August 2011 at 20:35

    I remember these curtains, cos' I adored them!

    You have done a FANTASTIC job Georgia! Your new top is fabulous. I love it!
    Hope you're still getting on well with your new sewing machine?

    Have a great bank holiday weekend Georgia, and take care,
    Love Donna

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  18. Justine of SewCountryChick26 August 2011 at 07:23

    I love bark cloth and it's so hard to find. That tunic is too fab!

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  19. Alex27 August 2011 at 20:37

    Oh it's beautiful! What a gorgeous tunic it's made. I bet the weight of the fabric means it hangs really nicely too.

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  20. Diane28 August 2011 at 08:50

    How totally brilliant! I bought some gorgeous fabric from a car boot recentley, but nothing will get rid of the "old lady " smell from it. xx

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  21. Lyn28 August 2011 at 23:10

    very Retro!

    re. your comment on my blog-a magic salt pig...so the man at the pottery museum told us in his broken English...has salt inside, the hole looks quite big underneaath but it gets quite narrow as it forms a tube inside. when you shake the pig salt sprinkles out...like magic!
    xxx

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  22. carrad29 August 2011 at 15:35

    Clever top, well done! x

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  23. Knatolee1 September 2011 at 13:42

    Wow, I love this! Very pretty and stylish.

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