All the colours!
I love, love, love this silk that I snapped up at Tessuti around Christmas time last year. How can you go wrong with ‘all the colours’ in a botanical themed print?
A nearly finished photo on Instagram (reproduced below as it showcases the gorgeous print) tells me that I finished this top six weeks ago.
It was one of those straight off the machine and straight on my back items. I wore the top out to dinner two nights in a row and felt a million dollars in it. Blog photos were taken and then I’ve stalled sharing it. After looking at the photos I’m just not sure anymore. Does this happen to you?
The pattern in question is the Peplum Pullover from Clean and Natural by Tomomi Okawa. A spot of navel gazing has made me realise that the gathered waist (hello elastic!) is just a little too high. This means at some angles the fabric billows in a less than flattering way (see below).
I didn’t have this problem with my first version of this pattern, but using a different fabric does often mean different results. Next time, and yes I’ll be making this again, I’m going to slightly lower the waist point. And don’t worry… the fabric in this top is far too good, and my complaints are very minor, for it not to be worn!
Pattern: Peplum Pullover from Clean and Natural by Tomomi Okawa
Size: Large
Fabric: Silk CDC from Tessuti (sold out)
Alterations: Scooped out the front and back necklines using my TNT woven tee pattern and eliminated centre back seam and closure.
Accessories: Designer green clutch purchased second hand, new-to-me antique necklace and shoes purchased at Florsheim.
So
I love it!!
You’re a keeper!
Lovely as always! I especially love it with the jacket.
Thanks Sarah Jo. The jacket has gotten a new lease of life since the top has been made.
Well I love it and that fabric is to die for! I often get cold feet at blogging a project after I see the photos. It’s a good exercise in finding little things to change for next time!
Thanks for taking the time to comment Kate. Your thoughts of photos and identifying changes is spot on.
Beautiful. One of your best. Fabric is amazing
Oh shucks!
It looks sensational! I’d definitely be wearing it again and again. I do find photos are useful for spotting things you’d otherwise miss. I spotted a zip that could do with some closer stitching in my last dress.
Thanks Barbara, and you’re right. Photos help identify those little things that need tweaking. We are of course, or own worse critics.
Love it Anna. The colours and fabric are beautiful.. has to be a keeper!
BTW, just cut out my pullover peplum and did a quick pin fit, and my bodice looks a bit short too.
I will definitely tweak the bodice for next time, but yes I’ll still be wearing this one. Can’t wait to see your version.
I think it’s gorgeous and if you felt like a million bucks wearing it then I’d class it as a winner. it sounds a bit odd, but sometimes I think things look different in real life as opposed to in photos.
I must agree Robyn. Photos can be a little brutal at times.
Looks gorgeous! And I love the photo back drop. I’ve been meaning to get up to Scarlet Jones for some time. I want all the linen!
Scarlet Jones is just down the road from my house… VERY dangerous!
I think this gorgeous fabric far overshadows any fit issues you think you might have. Just beautiful!
Thanks Jean.
I love it, especially with the jacket, the length is spot on. I do adore your choices of fabric 😉
Thanks Nic. The jacket is getting a new lease of life with this style of top in my wardrobe.
Anna, I think you look the million dollars that you feel wearing it!
Thanks Lara 🙂
This is so utterly beautiful on you! The colours are just exquisite and the whole outfit is a winner. It’s a pain that the waistline level is not quite right. I hate things not working around my middle – it’s hard for me to just get over it. I’m glad it doesn’t bother you enough to not wear it as it’s so minor and so very very lovely.
I’m getting better at ‘letting it go’ as I get older… most times, but not always!
I couldn’t do it (shape or colours) but you look amazing! I give it two thumbs up from here!
Photo location spotting time: Niagara lane for the second last image? Love how you get around!
Good guess, but we were in Auburn Road (Hawthorn/Hawthorn East… depending on which side of the road you’re on). We enjoy the change of back-drops.