Sunday, 30 July 2017

Portland Tie Top

I am still busting my way through my smaller pieces of donated stash. I made a betty blouse with this fabric and had a bit left over. 


There was not enough for anything with sleeves but I loved the top on the front of the Sewing world magazine I was featured in way back in February. It is called the Portland Tie Top.


I decided to give it a bit more of a luxury feel by lining it. This also gave a smoother finish and you could not see any bra lines through it. In fact I am wearing a black one today and no show.


It is a really pretty top and I have been waiting to photograph this since I decided to have my hair cut back into a bob. The bob is a bit short at the moment and I do feel a little bit like a 1940's evacuee but as it grows it will be back to being 1960's bobtastic.
I like the gentle A line shape which works for my hips and covers up my current straining waistband button.


I love the cut of the collar from the front. It looks severe but it is really comfortable.


 Feel like a night out now. Jo x
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9 comments:

  1. Jackie30 July 2017 at 19:43

    What a lovely top. The colour is really summery. The hair cut is pretty good too.

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  2. Christina30 July 2017 at 21:51

    Hope you had a great night out! I love the collar on this top, different and funky. A line is good, isn't it? Did you have a hair cut? You look great. x

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  3. Two Cables and a Frapp31 July 2017 at 00:54

    Really cute top. Great color. I'm feeling inspired to pull out my sewing machine.

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  4. Knitwitsowls31 July 2017 at 07:29

    YAY for no bra lines!!! Your hair looks lovely!
    Frankie
    Www.knitwits-owls.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. Amy at love made my home31 July 2017 at 08:05

    Fantastic! Hope you get to go somewhere lovely to show it off!

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  6. sewing green lady31 July 2017 at 18:06

    That colour and style looks really good on you. I like the short cut too. xx

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  7. handmade by amalia1 August 2017 at 15:41

    SUCH a cute top, Jo.
    Amalia
    xo

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  8. Unknown1 August 2017 at 18:45

    Aw its lovely, the neckline is fab.

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  9. Cheryl2 August 2017 at 22:43

    Perfect time to have a shorter haircut. The tie would be totally lost with my hair. I can imagine with the lining, it feels quite luxurious to wear. It's OK. You are safe from being mistaken for a 40's evacuee. Yes. Go out and party.

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