4.10.2012

Spring Top Flop

 I started working on another Spring Top a week or so ago, and it ended up as more of a spring flop.  It doesn't look so bad on the hanger, but there are some definite construction problems.
 You can see the little oopsie where the sleeve meets the armhole.  I do really like the contrasting thread on the sleeve ruffle hems. But, the sleeves are just a bit TOO puffy.  I feel a little like I'm wearing shoulder pads.
   This is what I was going for.  


Maybe I'll try again....or maybe just move on to something else.

 Here's to more successful projects in the future!

 

5 comments:

  1. Maybe it's not so bad? How would it look without the bottom/last ruffle? It's still great! Janelle

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  2. I think the concept is really cute! Maybe use a flounce instead of a gathered ruffle? Either way I like it!

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  3. wow. So I tried to recreate that exact same shirt for spring top week and it also flopped. I think it's just one of those wearability issues, where it looks good on the model, but it's not going to work for anyone in real life. I had the same shoulder pad/football player looking issue. And my "ruffles" are even less full because I cut half circle flounces instead of true ruffles. So you can't win. I just love that we both did the same thing and had the same problem! Your shirt should've won last year (I was a judge and pulled hard for you!) and ditto this year! Glad you finally got some appreciation for your amazing work :) (though, I must admit, I ranked the yellow one first and the white one second. Just love those stripes!)
    -Adrianna

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  4. What about a lighter weight knit fabric? It might lay better and not be so puffy on the shoulders.

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  5. Uhm I think it's because your ruffles begin affter the neck, and look the picture, they are more higher (?)...excuse my english, in this topics I don't know how to express my idea..., but my point it's, that your shirt have a shoulder strap, and the one in the picture does not. ^_^¿

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