I love this top. I know I could have taken any old t-shirt pattern and added this contrast piece but, if you’ve been around this blog long, you know I have no creativity. None. At. All. In the magazine they show this knit top with contrasting solid fabrics like satin and a black jersey. Cute, I thought.
I made mine out of a purple knit (kind of thicker like a sweater knit but not really thick). I used gray wool suiting for the contrast panels. I added the bling on my own. Love the bling or is it too young for me? I’m closing in on 40 over here. But, I sorta love the bling. Oh, and who doesn’t have a kudu head on their back porch?
Here’s the close-up with the bling. The original pattern uses a facing for the neckline and has a keyhole opening in the back with a button. I used a self-fabric binding for the neck instead and did away with the opening in the back. This has a very small neck opening. With the added neck binding, it’s hard to get over my head and I have a small head. Be warned, fat-headed people!
Here’s the inside. I used a regular straight stitch for the panels.
I found this ultra cool hot-fix Iron-On Art at Joann’s on clearance for $0.50. I bought all they had. I’ve used it a few times already and it’s so fun! It seems to really stay on too. It’s in three layers, a black plastic sheet, the blingies, and then a clear plastic “tape” that holds the blingies in place. First, you peel off the black plastic.
Then you stick the “tape” and blingies to the fabric. You can see on the right side where I cut and added some individual stones. I love it because the “tape” holds it in place and you can reposition it if you need to.
You go to the wrong side and iron for 10-15 seconds. On mine, I covered the purple knit with pressing clothes because I don’t know the fiber content of the knit. I bought it at the San Diego Swap Meet. Why didn’t I do it before I sewed it on? Well, I wanted to do a little fitting just to make sure I liked it before I wasted my bling on it. It’s like Elaine’s “Sponge Worthy” test on Seinfeld. I only have so much bling.
Of course, I can always buy more. Elaine couldn’t.
Readers, tell me straight. Do you like it? I like it but I’m also attracted to all things short, shiny, and tight. I must be related to Heidi Klum.
21 comments:
I love the bling! It goes really well with the purple, too. There's nothing wrong with short, shiny, and tight, a la Heidi.
I think it looks marvelous on you -- so go with short, shiny & tight --- because you can --- heck you are tall, pretty, and slim --- definitely then can do the Heidi :-) I really like the Kudu head too ---
The bling looks great on you! You have a great figure and age is only a number. Great job, super-cute top.
Age is just a number, and I can say that because I am over 60! You need to make/wear whatever you really like and looks good on you as long as you can. All that stuff about age appropriate clothing comes from people who can no longer wear short, tight, and shiny. You look great! No worries!
You are rockin' the bling. It looks classy on you, just right, not too much.
I'm 46 and just bought a tee with rhinestones today. The only consideration of my age was that I skipped the one with a princess crown and got one with a rose. :-)
Happy sewing!
I'm almost 74 and I love bling. I'd wear this in a heartbeat. Of course, I do live in Texas, and you know how we feel about our bling.
I like it! Looks great with the skirt, professional with a kick.
Totally matches the bling on your finger! ;)
telling ya straight - the bling totally makes it. I subscribed to la mia boutique for a year and they blinged and bedazzled just about every piece of knit they had - and it really provides an interesting focal point.
I think you did a beautiful job on this top. The added bling looks great and it goes nicely with the skirt.
I am not into bling too much,, don't like a lot of flashy things,, and being close to your age, 45 myself, I understand the "age" thing,,
But on you it works... to me its a "little" much (but that's just me), but where you put it looks good.. so I say wear it..
What I really like about it, it is taking a plain top and giving it a focal point,, and I love that... it looks great,, wear with pride... :-)
That is the (fabulous) hawtness. Do not stop. You totally have the body to carry off whatever you want to wear so rock it.
Beautiful top! I'm like a magpie, too. Love everything that blings and shines. I think it is totally age-appripriate!
I love it. It looks great. Wear what you want at 40 or 100... you look fantastic so why not.
That bling is a touch of elegance and rebellion in your clothing! It looks wonderful on you!
Very cute! This pattern really reminded me of a KnipMode pattern from 2005 which had the shoulder panels like this in front and back - I made mine with lace in the shoulders but I love the bling!
The entire outfit looks smashing on you. You're just hitting your stride at 40 so fear not. It is NOT too young for you. With your figure, you can wear this style into your 80's!
I'm so glad you reviewed this top! I was wondering about whether it would work with just a neck facing - a keyhole opening just doesn't seem right. I'll go ahead that way now and adjust the opening a bit. I love, love your bling. You look fabulous :)
-Dinah
Binding..... neck binding I mean!
I think your top is really nice and the bling is gorgeous.
Na you are never too old. Age is just a number. Am 46 and if I like something on me then it's getting worn life's too short. http://threadnoir.blogspot.co.uk/
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