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| It might not look like it, but the front neckline is wayyyyyyyy too low. I noticed that it was low, but was in such a rush this morning - thinking I could adjust it after I got to work - NOT! I HAD to wear a scarf all day long! |
To fix the problem on the current top (so I didn't have to trash it) I simply ran a piece of 1/4" elastic through the draping hem finish (that now became a casing for the elastic). A 5 minute fix - crisis adverted.
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| This gave the neckline a totally different look, but at least I can get use out of it. |
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... not one, not two, but 10 spools of gloriously colored thread.
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Amen.
ReplyDeleteGreat save.
Nice save. I liked it before too. I think I might have to try this pattern.
ReplyDeleteWow, *great* save on this. When is anything in sewing ever that easy?
ReplyDeleteCute top and great save.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever solution, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteNice top, glad you could save it!
ReplyDeleteAmen, and great save on the top Faye!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others, great save, and yes sometimes you just want to make a basic piece, OHHH that thread looks like it can be mines, enter me in!
ReplyDeleteThe top is great! It's too bad you had issues with the neckline, but it sounds like you have a great solution.
ReplyDeleteSo that's why Ms. T(one of my high school teachers) always wore a scarf!!!
Great solution. I will use this method to save my dress. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTracy
OO... very nice! Hehe... cute top! This pattern has been on my to-do for such a long time. I totally need to get on it.
ReplyDeleteThe elastic neckline makes it a lot closer to the pattern's illustration. I understand needing new tops; I don't think you can ever have too many! After all, one black skirt and 10 tops gives you 2 weeks of clothes to wear to work, right?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top, very cleverly saved!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the difference in the two necklines! Good job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever fix! It looks a lot easier to wear now. Cute!
ReplyDeleteI like both necklines. I'm glad you didn't have to trash it.
ReplyDeleteawesome save! i think it came out looking great in the end :-)
ReplyDeleteAaaaayMEN! Somebody say "quick fix" - lol! Cute top and to know that your little fix will allow you to wear it more makes it all the better.....somebody say "better"!!
ReplyDeleteJust when you think it's a wadder, someone helps you come up with a solution. Nice save!!!! I really like the new version.
ReplyDeleteGo Ebony! I am so glad she helped you save this one, because the fabric and shirt as a whole, looks fantastic on you.
ReplyDeleteFaye, what a great save. This top and fabric is gorgeous. Looks very nice on you. You must be heading to the Expo!! I'm not quite sure whether I will attend with my sister or not.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to save this very nice top!!
ReplyDeleteGreat save. I received my book, thank you so much lots of good tips.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to make it work. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe new neckline looks good. I can totally believe that the original gapes, it's neckline isn't only low but wide too, leaving lots of neckline to gape.
ReplyDeleteHi Faye!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting pictures of how you saved the 'low down' top. =) I have this pattern in queue (what pattern DON'T I have in queue?) and will adjust the neckline. Great save!
Thanks for checking up on me. I am slowly getting my sewjo back. I hope to be posting more soon.
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Amen!
ReplyDeleteAnd glad you were able to save it so you can sew yourself another one.
Looks great, great print too!
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