And so, Roxy got a new top! I used a diagram I found on Pinterest to roughly draft this top. It is extremely simple, with only one pattern piece, as front and back are the same. I thought the asymmetrical sleeves were interesting, but I wish I had made the long sleeve a little longer. It almost looks like an afterthought here.
Even well articulated dolls aren't as flexible as a human, so I added a snap closure to the shorter shoulder seam. I want to try this pattern again in a thinner jersey, as the seam would open and give a flutter effect. This ITY is pretty beefy, so it stands up and just looks like a seam.
But Roxy's not the only one rocking the leopard! I also made a similar style top for me. This is Kwik Sew 3694, which I've made a couple of times before and really love. It's a crazy simple top, particularly as I skipped the drawstring this time and just let the negative ease in the hip do the ruching.
I bound the neckline with black. Roxy says she likes the additional element, and wants me to do that to hers next time. We'll see... Teeny bindings are a pain.
This cotton jersey (from FabricMart) is on the thin side, so it has a nice drape. It works well in the hip area, where a heavier fabric might add bulk. The holidays added enough bulk without my clothes helping out.
I really what a fun look this is from such a simple pattern. I love a good leopard top!
Roxy and I are both pretty pleased with our new tops. I have some more tweaks I want to do to the pattern for Roxy, but I know I'll wear mine a ton.
Roxy wants to know how your Jungle January is going. Have you cut out some leopard? Cheetah? Snake? The sky is the limit! Come join us in the Jungle!
I love them!! You started off the month with a bang!
ReplyDeleteWas Jungle January really the start of your Barbie sewing? How fabulous! I really like your top, and I've just pinned the pattern so i remember it for myself! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteHehe! So good. You look rocking in your new top! What a fun start to the new year!
ReplyDeleteGreat top for both of you! Hmmm, maybe I need some leopard print in my life too.
ReplyDeleteLove the top :)
ReplyDeleteExcelent idea :)
ReplyDeleteIt's YOUR month Katie! I know no one who pulls off animal prints quite so well as you. But as it turns out, I actually have some stretch twill in a tone on tone textured giraffe print dying to be jeans. It's prewashed and everything. I should join in the fun!
ReplyDeleteYes! You should!! That sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I know I'm going to wear the heck out of it.
ReplyDeleteYou do!! Everyone needs a little leopard!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was a good mojo boost, and a nice stashbuster.
ReplyDeleteDo it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that funny? I can't believe it's been less than I year that I've been collecting. Feels like longer.
ReplyDeleteThank you, madame! You've created a monster (of the RAWR variety).
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