This is the last project finished during my school holiday break. I've had the photos ready to use for over a week, but they are kinda crappy, which has been delaying my posting them. Unfortunately, I just won't have the time to re-shoot them for a while, so here they are.
These skinnies clearly don't 'go' with this top, but I took a few photos on this day.
This Tova was made with some
Liberty Lantana that my mum bought for me last year for my birthday. I made a
simple frock with it originally, but it was just slightly too tight around the back and I felt that the gold print made it just a little too dressy to wear during the day.
I managed to cut the front and back from the dress. I salvaged the sleeves and used a small remnant for the front yoke and neck. I used bias binding for the neck, rather than the collar. There are slightly less gathers under the yoke, due to fabric shortage, but I think it looks OK. I also double face the yoke. If you've ever worn a Tova, you probably know that the front yoke tends to hang open. This fabric isn't double sided, so this makes the underside look less yucky.
I still have two half finished projects waiting for attention in my sewing room. Fingers crossed they get some love this weekend.
:)
Fabulous reconstruction. I think it looks fine with the jeans - what will you pair it with when you wear it?
ReplyDeleteGlad you could remake something that you will wear with this fabric - it is gorgeous fabric!!!
ReplyDelete✿ Judy
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Have fabulous that you can get a style you love from something that wasn't perfect. Everybody seems to love their Tovas.
ReplyDeleteNice top and a great save. I think you've created a really user friendly top that should get heaps of wear.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Marie. It looks great with jeans. Although your so pretty you could wear any type of pants and it would still look good. I like that it's not solid black. It has a tiny little bit of color to it. That gives it a nice unique look.
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