I made this little lace jacket/cardi/top thing many years ago, probably ten years ago! way before I started my blog, but even though it has appeared here a coupla times I’ve just realised it’s never been shown, as it were. So here it is, up close and personal.
The design is my own, perhaps copied from something I saw in a magazine, I think. It only took up a very small piece, about 50cm of embroidered cut-out linen from Fabulous Fabrics. The sleeves are just little caps, extensions of the armholes. All the raw edges are simply encased in self-made bias binding of white cotton, and at the waist is a drawstring in an inner casing, both also made from bias cut white cotton strips. The neckline closes with a button and a little ribbon loop. I used a tiny length of pale lavender satin ribbon for the loop because I didn’t have any white at the time, and it’s always bugged me that it’s not white. Not so much that I’ve ever changed it, though!! so I guess it’s not that much of an annoyance to me, reeeally. You can’t even see the ribbon when it’s buttoned up anyway 馃檪
It’s still going strong, probably because it doesn’t get worn a whole bunch! but I’ll never toss it out. It’s nice to have as a hot weather “cardi”, for when I want to look smart. And I’ve discovered it goes really nicely with these cut-out ballet flats… (woot)
Details:
Top; my own design, embroidered cut-out linen
Dress; Burda 8071, of pale blue silk, details here
Shoes; c/o Misano
Lovely – it looks perfect for spring!
What a pretty little top. Perfect for warm weather and you're right, it looks lovely with those shoes.
I love it. It is so pretty and looks great on you. I love the fabric.
Thanks for showcasing this little cardi. It is so sweet.
This is so pretty and timely… as SewStylish called it, the iconic spring fabric. I like your design too.
that is such a cute idea to have a little something to wear over a slightly bare dress. I may have to copy this!
Very sweet, and such a beautiful fabric!
Love this. The fabric is just perfect for that cardi.
What a great idea! A cool, light breezy cardi to help you look "smart" in warm weather.
the top is very beautifull, i like it very much
Your design is so clever…
I think it is so great that you are still wearing a garment you made 10 years ago! How inspiring to create more good quality pieces.
That is lovely – very pretty.
What a great little top! Really pretty.
10 years ago! It麓s incredible! The cardi is sooooo cute!
I have no idea if I have any item bought ten years ago… amazing!
So pretty and delicate.
I remember that so feminine top since you posted it the first time. Thanks for showing it again….Nati
love this! great little cover up.
this is such a pretty little top
Es muy bonita!
o wow it's so beautiful!!! Great.
I'm glad you showed it! I could totally use something like this for the many hot months that are coming – you have some lovely hot weather layering options and that is such a challenge to me! hmmm … will need to look for something like this. I love it! Thanks for showing the details.
So pretty! The perfect use of an eyelet fabric!