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.

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

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

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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.

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

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Another little sleeve detail, split sleeve with lace overlay.

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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.

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Lace sleeves

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Contrasting print on the back panel of a tee.

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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.

Wanted: Toptoberfest Guest Bloggers and Contributors

Day One: Pleated Dress Shirt

Some of you will remember that last year in October I ran a series on this blog that I called Toptoberfest.  It was a week of tutorials based on tops and tees.  It was nice to challenge myself to come up with some new styles and projects.

 Day Two: Night Owl Expedition Shirt

I'm hoping to run the series again, I am just going to need a bit of help this time.  With my baby due at the end of this month I'd originally thought that hosting the series was out of the question, but then I thought that maybe some of my wonderful readers would like to help me out. 

Day Three: Bands and Buttons

Contributors could share tops made from ready made patterns, self drafted patterns, refashioned tops, embellished tops, or even appliqued tops.

I'd also love to have a variety of projects.  I know that I'll have at least a couple of boy themed projects, but if any of you are interested in contributing tops for girls, or even older kids.  

Day Four: Cowl Neck Tee

If you would like to participate, but don't want to be a guest blogger, I'm hoping to host another link party to showcase all of the great tops that you've been making.

Toptoberfest Day Five: Robot Applique

I don't have any firm dates set, but I'm thinking of having the series start mid October.  If you are interested in participating, please shoot me an email and let me know what type of a project you think you'd like to contribute.

Hope to hear from some of you soon.  If you have any special requests for projects that you'd like to see please let me know.