Saturday, June 9, 2012

Sorbetto Top #2

I can't get this Sorbetto top off of my mind. I have worn my first one several times in the last week or so. It's a great top pattern to use when you only have about a yard of fabric. I've had this linen remnant for several years. I didn't store it properly and there was a little fading on the fold. No problem since I planned to cut open the front and make a button band instead of the front tuck.

Sorbetto top

I used the Venetian hemstitch on my Bernina to stitch along each side of the button band. I added 1/2 inch shell buttons from my stash. I love this look on linen! I didn't use a wing needle because I didn't want the holes large enough to see through.


I made the same adjustments to the back as I did to my first Sorbetto top. I cut off 1/2 inch from the back side seams and added vertical darts to make the back a more flattering fit.

Sorbetto top

I'm already digging through my stash to find another yard of fabric for another Sorbetto. I love this top!


5 comments:

  1. Great variation on this pattern. Must check for the stitch on my machine. Nice!

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  2. I believe you have perfected the Sorbetto pattern! The Venetian hemstitch and back darts add elegance and a custom fit. This is really beautiful!

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  3. Very pretty top, the hemstitching adds such a nice detail.

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  4. Beautiful version of the Sorbetto. The Venetian Hemstitch is a really nice touch.

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  5. This is marvelous! It's simple, but you've sewn it so carefully that all the details look *perfect*. It looks luxurious in an understated way.

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