Friday, 24 June 2011

Just one Sorbetto?

Along with the entire sewing world, I’ve been very tempted by the Colette Patterns new, free download, the Sorbetto. And who wouldn’t be tempted? All the irresistible elements were there: free pattern, only two pattern pieces, easy peasy and quick to make. It was Karen’s assurance that she barely used half a yard of fabric that finally lured me in. I promptly e-mailed Karen for sizing advice and she wisely suggested adding an extra inch to the two inches she’s already lengthened her version by. Good advice - in its original state, the Sorbetto is virtually a crop top.



I originally bought this Ikea fabric with the intention of making a skirt, but it was soon usurped by a whole load of other skirt contenders and I forgot about it. I rediscovered it again recently and it was the perfect fabric for a muslin/first attempt – very light and summery.

The fit was fine, although still a bit boxy for me so I took in the side seams a little. I also followed Karen’s advice to use French seams which means no raw edges are on display (the neck and armholes are bias bound). Once cut out, the entire thing took barely an hour to sew – definitely my kind of top.


I tried wearing it with all different kinds of bottom halves, tucked in, untucked, belted etc and this was the combination I liked the best.



For me, it’s definitely a holiday top as it’s a bit too vest-like for everyday wear. But hey, give me a linen vest with front pleat and bias edges over a shop bought vest any day of the week. It’s tempting to make another one for my holiday because it’s so quick to make and uses so little fabric, but I think a sleeveless version of the Pendrell is probably more me. I’m going to make another Pendrell and see which looks the best… a sleeveless top version of the Pepsi challenge if you will.

So, have you made a Sorbetto yet? Do tell, as I love seeing all the endlessly inventive ways of bringing this great little pattern to life. x


18 comments:

  1. Beautiful! love the new pattern on you. Great with the pants too. It looks like you can wear this top with a lot of things.

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  2. I love your fabric and the navy binding. It looks fabulous on you.

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  3. I love this Jane and the way you are wering it is most definitely not boxy at all! Looks very fresh and modern!

    I've made 3 and I don't think I'm quite finished yet...I'm looking forward to trying it without the pleat (tutorial courtesy of Colette Patterns: http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-plain-sorbetto) and I'm keeping an eye out for their promised scalloped hem tutorial. Not that I'm obsessed or anything ;o)

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  4. the shirt looks fabulous! i am still trying to decide what fabric to use - prints of plain. hmm.

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  5. I love it tucked into your trousers. I love the fabric choice and the navy trim. It's beautiful. Glad I could help!

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  6. Love the color combos!

    I'm a cardi junkie so the tops will work perfectly with them. I made one Sorbetto and I've cut out two more. I really loved the top so I figured why not make more? I was lucky and made no adjustments initially. It looked fine but I decided to make the others longer, and one with the pleat and one without.

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  7. Gorgeous! I think I may soon be jumping on the Sorbetto band wagon - it's such a versatile classic piece. I love the contrasting binding on yours.

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  8. It's gorgeous Jane. And it goes so well with those trousers. I made one, and i've cut 3 more. I also want to make it into a dress.

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  9. oooh, yours turned out so nice!! damn, now i'm gonna have to try to make one again haha.

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  10. You look great in your Sorbetto! I've made two in the past week and already have plans for more. It's been the perfect hot day top for me.

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  11. Yours looks fabulous, i love the dark bias tape very sophisticated. I agree about the length it is super short on me as well! I am a relatively tall person and to avoid looking maternity chic it is going to have to be worn tucked in to high waisted skirts and pants! I am using bias tape at the hem because I just can't lose any length...

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  12. You rock, Jane ! I've made one it is amateur although, I will try again. Maybe I'll be brave and post it.

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  13. Beautiful!!! I originally wasn't going to try this pattern but you and Karen are convincing me that it can be such a pretty wardrobe staple!

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  14. Very nice, I love the pattern of your fabric. I made one a few weeks ago without the pleat, and am super fond of it, especially with the weather getting warmer by the day (actually, I'm wearing it right now). I agree, the original pattern is quite short, even for short little me. I haven't quite decided yet if I like the neckline/straps on my figure, but I may still make another one, just so I have more summer options that are work appropriate. Surprisingly, I don't feel boxy in it, even untucked, which was my largest worry, although that might be thanks to the fabric I used.

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  15. Ha ha! I swear I didn't see this post until you mentioned it. Was out until late last night for J's birthday so must've missed it! You're right though, great minds think alike, he he! That tune has been stuck in my head ever since the pattern showed upon Grosgrain!
    Your version looks super classy, love it!
    Px

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  16. How pretty! I haven't made one yet but want to. Love the styling in the last picture.

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