I’d like to start a series of posts about Sewing Mysteries. They don’t even have to be vastly mysterious, or extremely complex – basically anything that makes me wonder “How did they do that??”
Like this super cute top from Anthropologie. Look at the little flower-like smocking detail at the shoulders and sides! How did they do it? And how am I going to create my own version – even though I don’t sew knits very often. I am not a knits girl. (One of my co-workers refers to herself as a knits girl, which I suppose makes me a wovens girl.)
I’m so curious, I should probably buy the top to peek inside and figure it out. Just kidding – kind of…
My first visit to your blog and I think it is great. I have a top that has a similar finish on it and they have used elastic bobbin thread. I can send you a photo if you are still interested.
@Vanya: Hi Vanya, thanks for stopping by! I’d love to see a photo of the shirt you have – my email address is tasia(at)sewaholic(dot)net when you have a chance. Thanks!
I saw a top inspired by this exact Anthropologie top on Spring Top Week! Adrianna dissected the Anthro shirt and posted about it here: http://crafterhours.blogspot.com/2010/04/spring-top-week-top-take-2.html
Awesome – thanks Holly! I’m so going to use her example as well as Vanya’s photos, and craft my own version of this super cute top. Thanks guys!!
I’m sure you’ll make a great top! Looking forward to seeing your project on your blog!
Cute idea, Tasia. I am definitely one of those people who looks at something, goes, “Nice!” walks on by…and then says, “Hey! How did they do that?!” Then I go back & take a close look to try to figure it out…
I really like stumping (or trying to stump) people. We have a huipile from Guatemala & I could never tell if it was embroidered or woven…took it to a master (mistress) weaver & she couldn’t tell either. That pleased me–that she, too, was stumped!