Summer Sewing No. 1 – Pink Pleated Top


I'm steadily continuing on my Summer Sewing Plans and today I'm sharing the first item on my list, the pink stripe pleated top. The pattern for this blouse is Simplicity 1661, View D. I used the pattern once before in View C with yellow polka dot fabric. I love the pleats at the neck, the swingy shape, curved hem and open back.



Last week, I said that I had finished all of my striped pieces but low and behold I had one more! I bought this fabric from the LA Mood Fabrics store. It was love at first sight for this pink and navy striped Japanese cotton. The fabric is not your traditional printed cotton. It's kind of like a woven ribbon. The more I worked with it the more I realized how delicate this fabric is. I was very careful not to snag the fabric. I'm a little worried that the fabric will pill so I'm planning to just hand wash the fabric and treat it with extra care. Isn't it a beautiful fabric though? And so unique.

Simplicity 1661 is very easy to make both the tie-neck and the stand up color. I highly recommend it and would even consider making it again.

The top is pretty loose on top so it works best paired with fitted bottoms. Here I've paired it with:

DIY Braided Fabric Bracelet (Check out my tutorial here.)
Denim Mini (Mine is a few years old, from J.Crew. Similar here and here.)
Navy Flats (Mine are Steve Madden. Similar here and here.)

Check out the earlier posts in this series here:

Related:
Spring Sewing posts
Sewing posts
Summer Style on Pinterest
DIY Fashion on Pinterest
Pretty Clothes on Pinterest

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5 comments:

  1. lsaspacey9:10 AM, July 11, 2013

    Gaah! That fabric IS amazing!

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  2. Erica6:52 AM, July 12, 2013

    I love the shape to this top and the fabric you chose has such pretty details! :)

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  3. Anonymous10:23 AM, July 12, 2013

    It's a very nice top - and the fabric looks fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration!
    JJP

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  4. Antoinette11:33 AM, July 16, 2013

    I picked up this pattern because I'd seen it on your blog! Have a nice rayon to make it from, too. Though now I need to make the time to put it all together.....

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  5. Unknown8:52 AM, July 18, 2013

    Gorgeous pattern and fabric! I usually use only organic from www.organiccottonplus.com, but I'll check out LA Mood too.

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