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| A frilling tube ride |
In the meantime, however, a friends birthday saw me on my usual last minute hunt for presents and finding a pattern in Patrones number 269, pattern number 3 by Oxy Coky I dug out some leftover fabric from my Flower Dress and set to work on a handmade present. Not knowing the gift receiver's size I did a bit of guesswork and the pattern very helpfully allowed for an element of under and over sizing. I added a stretch back to give more variation and it came together well.
So, back to the frills. Loving the gift I'd made, I decided this pattern would be ideal for the georgette fabric as I could modify to my heart's content on making a garment that fitted my frame.
I cut out the basic pattern and then simply added four frills which I measured out at 1.5 long x the width of the top x 12 cm depth (the frills are on the front only).
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| Someone wasn't impressed with cutting out! |
I started off by stay stitching each frill hem 0.5 cm from the edge to stabilise the georgette which made it easier to handle the hem and also didn't require me to press first which is a complete mare with georgette. Once the first layer of hem was stitched it also made it easy to turn over the fabric into a double hem. I then removed the stay stitches.
After hemming and gathering the bottom three frills were attached to the bodice starting with about an inch under the armhole to leave space for binding the armhole edge. These were then sewn into the side seam. The top frill was placed 10cm above the frill sewn into the side seam and I hemmed the side of this frill so it hung free as opposed to being encased as this would have spoiled the hang of the frill, the armhole being curved.
As the pattern of the neckline was slightly wide I adapted it with three small darts to give it a good fit.
Once the frills were attached I finished them off with some matching ribbon along the edge of each frill, which required some careful trimming of the seam attachments and then bias binded the neck and armhole edges.
Here it is getting it's first outing with my Right Trousers. I just love those frills - they give the top great movement and feel very feminine. This is a garment that can be dressed up or down so it's going to be a much worn and useful addition to my hand made wardrobe.
Ease factor: 6 out of 10 the basic top is fairly easy - any basic vest shape can be used. Frills require a little patience but worthwhile persevering. Georgette also a little fiddly to work with but staystitching helps enormously.
Cost: 1 metre of georgette - £5.99, ribbon 80p, binding £1.10 so, about £8.00
Go on - frill yourself.
Happy sewing
Linda x
Thank you. The pants are not so daunting and you could always try a back or side zip to start off if you don't want to try the fiddly front fastening. Thank you also for your nomination. Will check out your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely top! The entire outfit came together quite nicely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I was really pleased with the top.
DeleteThis outfit is fabulous!! (and what a lucky recipient of such a cute top too) - One of my fave RTW tops is frilled & has been in my wardrobe for more than a decade - I thick you've just inspired me to recreate a version of it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind comment. It really spurs me on in my makes to know that other people think my "home mades" look good. Well, I definitely think you should create a version for you, the fiddly frills are worth it and have great movement if you pick the right fabric. I look forward to seeing your version.
DeleteI love it, well done you - again. Love the dog by the way LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference those frill make. The finished top is so stylish. I've thought of adding a fill before but was worried i'd muck it up. These look lovely.
ReplyDeleteHI Louise
DeleteI hope I've inspired you to have a go at playing with some frills - they're really not difficult. You could always try maybe one frill to start off with at the hem. Good luck