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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Top Inspiration

When ever I run a series, it always seems that I have more ideas than finished projects.  I simply don't have the time or the attention span to make everything that I'd like to.  I thought that I'd show you a few inspiration tops, that I'd love to recreate.  Little details make the difference, and several of these tops have fantastic details.  Let dissect and discuss the tops.




Shoulder details, I love them.  I love this open zipper neckline, but also appreciate contrast bands and trims that run along the shoulder.



Contrast yokes (?).  I don't know the exact terminology, but I love the contrast in both color and textile.


Sleeve detail.  These little bows would be darling on a girl's top or dress, but they also give a basic blouse a little something extra.


Leather elbow patches.  I can't tell you how much I love this simple top.

Source: zara.com via Tricia on Pinterest

Another little sleeve detail, split sleeve with lace overlay.



This is a fantastic top.  Simple peter pan collar on a sheer front pleat shirt. Those white tabs on the arm band of the sleeve are my fave.


Lace sleeves


Contrasting print on the back panel of a tee.



Solid yoke and bands on a stripe tee.

Do you have any favorite details that really make a top?  I'd love to know what extra details you like to add.
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4 comments:

  1. Suzanne WinterNovember 5, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I love thge zip neck top and keep wanting to make one, but I'm worried the zip would be scratchy.

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  2. KimberlyNovember 5, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I'm with Suzanne, but I think that if I do two zippers instead of one and use bias matching the zipper around the collar, it might work better.

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  3. Didee MayNovember 6, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Oh wow - you have some fabulous inspriation.

    I made a new top over the weekend, but I am already thinking of an alternative version with that bow detail but perhaps with buttons instead... Now, to control myself and sew the formal dress I need for next week before I attempt this!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. UnknownNovember 14, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Nice inspiration love all of these! if you want to look stylish this winter drees up with unique color
    fleece jacket and jeans!

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