Thursday, January 31, 2013

Colette 1001: Macaron Top


 



*Autumn SWAP*

I started making a pendrell blouse as the first top to sew up out of my fashionary sketches, I adjusted the pattern and made a muslin but in the end I just didn't like it on me. I felt really blocky and square in it so I scrapped it and made this top instead!

Same as the dresses - Its a sz18 with the Éclair front bodice and a sz12 knit yoke.


I used the leftover Sateen from my Christmas dress and some of the knit from a garage sale (think its polyester or at least a cotton/poly blend).


I liked the idea of using a peplum but stuck with the pleated skirt this time around.

Heres the completed outfit (Winnie Trousers and Macaron Top);

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25 comments:

  1. Handmade for one yearJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Fantastic! Super flattering and great colors!

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  2. Steph AJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Gorgous! That sateen fabric is to die for, and the fit is fantastic. I love the last outfit, it looks great with those new pants! (And coordinating shoes! :) )

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    1. SuzyFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      I love those shoes, they are blog shoes though! I used to wear high heels everywhere but I only wear them on special occasions and for photos now!

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  3. House of PinheiroJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful x

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  4. RuthJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Wonderful fabric combination. Great outfit.

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  5. BerniceJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    What a great fabric combination and all from scraps. It's really striking. Those colours are amazing...but then I love me some colour!

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    1. SuzyFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:13 AM

      I love this fabric, I wish I gotten more at the time!

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  6. prttynpnkJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I love this on you!

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  7. BunnyJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Very cute!

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  8. kbencoFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Macaron looks great as a top. You've made a lovely garment from the remnants, it looks as if you'd spent days searching for the right fabrics to combine so fabulously.

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    1. SuzyFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:14 AM

      It was a bit of a fluke, they work nicely together though!

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  9. MarieFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Looks fabulous. Love those colours on you.

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  10. AmandaFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Dang, girl! This looks absolutely smashing! And those colours on you are fab!

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  11. BeaJayFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Great top - as good as the dress. The shape of the bottom of it is very flattering. Looks great on you (and I am still envious of that fabric!!)

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  12. BeaJayFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Have to add another comment. You have finally convinced me that this pattern is worth buying and grading way up for my size. You really do make it look fantastic.

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  13. LouiseFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    A really nice outfit,.I. Really lime the top.

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  14. AudreyFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Really pretty top. It looks great with the pants. Don't you love it when you find fabric at the thrift shop or a garage sale and it goes perfectly with fabric you already have.

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  15. poppykettleFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Lookin' good!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Great use of fabric, and brilliant to make a Macaron top. It's such a fun pattern. What a creative way to play with it. Love that peek of blue from those awesome shoes.

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