I have now christened 2013 The Year Of Cake. This follows hot on the heels of my posthumously christened 2012, The Year Of Frosting. In case you have not been reading many sewing blogs lately, please check Clio’s explanation of her Frosting Diet.
I found this fabric in my attic when I was getting the Christmas decorations out. According to the tag, it came from the remnant table at B&J fabrics. It has been at least 10 years since B&J had a remnant table, so it’s not a surprise that I don’t remember purchasing this fabric. It’s kind of an un-inspiring color, but I just love the weave. It is almost certainly 100% wool, and I thought it would make a nice winter top.
I was going to use the Sewing Workshop Teagarden T Pattern, but when I laid it out on the fabric, I saw that the pattern is a huge fabric hog, and I did not have nearly enough yardage. But as I was looking through my pattern stash, I came across Vogue 8529. It’s a dress pattern, but it was easy enough to cut it off at hip length and round the edges at the sides. I switched the zipper from the center back to the side, opening at the hem. I like this pattern because of the interesting neckline, as well as the interesting sleeve treatment in the back. I dislike patterns where all the interest is in the front, and appreciate that the lines continue to the back of this one.
I underlined the wool with a lightweight silk twill to make it more comfortable to wear.
One thing about this top. It must be worn with a pin, as above. The neckline does not behave unless beaten into submission.
I have some hot pink trousers, and I think this mossy green color will look nice with them.
Back View
Front view without the brooch
Side zip, opening at the bottom edge. You can also see the lining.
The fabric has a nice texture.
Rolling in Cloth 
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I love the top. The fabric is perfect for the pattern. Great idea to turn it from a dress to a top. Can we see it with the pants on you pretty please? 🙂
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Beautiful. With hot pink trousers? Divine.
I also love this top – nice fabric and beautiful lines, and pink will be just perfect with it!
I would have never think pink to match that colour. It´s genius! Love the slight drape and the fabric looks beautiful in a warm and expensive way : )
That’s a lovely and well made top. Your broach at the front is a clever solution to a mis-behaving drape. Very nice.
Okay if you’re going to sew these amazing “cake” garments this year, just know that I’m gonna be copying the heck out of you! OMG is that a fabulous top and perfect for the weather we’re having! I could make this with a matching pair of pants or straight skirt and it would be fantastic for work. I’m in sooooo much trouble if you’re sewing “cake.” *shaking head*
As always, it’s beautifully sewn. Wearing with hot pink pants takes it out of the basics and while maybe not frosting, will make it chic and striking.
I agree! It’s chic and striking. Your cake seems to have a lot more ganache than other people’s. 😉
This top is just beautiful. I agree, I wouldn’t have thought of pink to go with this top either.
What a beautiful top and it is SO wearable!
I love the color and the texture of that fabric, and the style shows it off so well! I agree with everyone else, you’ve proven that sewing cake doesn’t mean sewing boring clothes.
Love that texture. What gorgeousness.
I have always loved mossy green colors, and I think it would look great paired with hot pink. Very nice top. Wish it were mine 🙂
Gorgeous, and looks so warm. The pin is a great idea to tame the cowl front.
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