tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post6734855497847523355..comments2023-10-14T10:52:35.183-04:00Comments on Clio & Phineas: How Do I Make This Top? Cliohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-86664639901324935702013-03-21T17:48:22.151-04:002013-03-21T17:48:22.151-04:00hmmm, everyone seems to think it is a knit. i wond...hmmm, everyone seems to think it is a knit. i wonder if it has any darts or if it's just loosely tucked in and that's all the shaping it really has. i think it would be cool if the back echoed the front with the same angular shapes. if you did decide to make it out of a woven rather than a knit - what about velvet for the opaque bits? that would be pretty cool.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-91632481034373303792013-03-20T10:21:00.870-04:002013-03-20T10:21:00.870-04:00That's a good thought, Phyllis!That's a good thought, Phyllis!Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-12667912582381528132013-03-19T20:33:22.292-04:002013-03-19T20:33:22.292-04:00That is badass — sexy as hell. I love it. Make it....That is badass — sexy as hell. I love it. Make it.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-19672032198102821762013-03-19T19:59:09.047-04:002013-03-19T19:59:09.047-04:00Heirloom techniques might work for construction, t...Heirloom techniques might work for construction, that is, the black opaque fabric is laid right on top of the sheer, stitched down and then the sheer is cut away from the back leaving a 3/4 inch margin. The heirloom finish would be to flip up the sheer margin, press it up away from the opaque panels and then stitch the margin again and then trim one more time close to the stitching.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-87044430170475789152013-03-19T19:54:46.436-04:002013-03-19T19:54:46.436-04:00Ooh! Thanks!Ooh! Thanks!Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-44937438662213729882013-03-19T19:44:06.410-04:002013-03-19T19:44:06.410-04:00Um, yeah. I'm already pondering what to wear u...Um, yeah. I'm already pondering what to wear under this top...Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-22698306725504395132013-03-19T19:18:03.690-04:002013-03-19T19:18:03.690-04:00Fabulous! I can totally see you pulling it off. I ...Fabulous! I can totally see you pulling it off. I hope you figure it out. Threads has a great article somewhere on using mesh fabric, I think.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-4436126200402934152013-03-19T17:00:09.396-04:002013-03-19T17:00:09.396-04:00Oh! And if anyone would know spandex, it would be ...Oh! And if anyone would know spandex, it would be you! ;-)Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-4171443830861466302013-03-19T16:59:26.732-04:002013-03-19T16:59:26.732-04:00Wow, your zoom (or monitor) must be MUCH better th...Wow, your zoom (or monitor) must be MUCH better than mine. This is great intel and thanks for the pattern suggestions! Seriously, I must catalog my Burdas someday...Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-78483990327108309782013-03-19T16:58:38.548-04:002013-03-19T16:58:38.548-04:00Yeah, I'm thinking how hard could it be to man...Yeah, I'm thinking how hard could it be to manipulate a basic raglan into this, right? (Famous last words, perhaps...)Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-72054571119768492582013-03-19T16:18:18.898-04:002013-03-19T16:18:18.898-04:00The fabric is totally a spandex blend. I went to ...The fabric is totally a spandex blend. I went to zoom on the style website, and on the extreme close up you can see the way the fabric makes a swirly look where it is in two layers (ie, on the sleeve, where it is not over the skin). This is exactly how stretch mesh looks when you have more than one layer. Also, if you notice the ruffles on the sleeves are unfinished but extremely clean, which is another indication that it is a knit. In that case I would assume that the black is a rayon knit (since it looks like it has some weight but a nice drape as well). In that case the neck binding might either be the rayon, or perhaps some sort of a ribbon to prevent stretching out?<br /><br />As for a pattern, I would say any raglan sleeve pattern could be easily changed to create this top. The most recent Burda ones I can find are in 02-2010-112 or 04-2009-112. There are a few others, but they would require even more extensive pattern alterations. I think if you are using knits you could probably use a serger on the seams? The rolled hem idea from Elle C is probably the best bet right now.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway, looks awesome - I hope you can make it soon! I am excited to see this come to life.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-34799339864895356972013-03-19T15:19:38.757-04:002013-03-19T15:19:38.757-04:00a good raglan, sliced and diced, is probably the s...a good raglan, sliced and diced, is probably the surest bet. as for fabric, i never know with sheers...the really gorgeous sheers are just too difficult (for me) to be worth dealing with, but you definitely don't get a good quality garment without going there. also, great descriptor: delicate, yet aggressive.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-22753650479552355432013-03-19T14:58:14.424-04:002013-03-19T14:58:14.424-04:00Definitely! I already have a few ideas for the bac...Definitely! I already have a few ideas for the back...Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-24264241447147484152013-03-19T14:50:42.984-04:002013-03-19T14:50:42.984-04:00Thanks so much, Elle! I'll check my collectio...Thanks so much, Elle! I'll check my collection of Threads!Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-84998332773601476202013-03-19T14:48:55.322-04:002013-03-19T14:48:55.322-04:00Camp Charmeuse/Chiffon - Look what I found that ma...Camp Charmeuse/Chiffon - Look what I found that may suggest that this is, in fact, entirely knit - http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/bcbgmaxazria-gown-mesh-inset?ID=678020Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-69676058108868676342013-03-19T14:47:44.474-04:002013-03-19T14:47:44.474-04:00Astute point! I think you may be right.Astute point! I think you may be right.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-15138767474066367492013-03-19T14:39:27.857-04:002013-03-19T14:39:27.857-04:00Now you have me obsessing about this top. Bad bad ...Now you have me obsessing about this top. Bad bad bad Clio. Anything I have found while searching makes reference to silk chiffon being used in the collection, I think georgette would also work.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-82281679530517414542013-03-19T14:29:37.678-04:002013-03-19T14:29:37.678-04:00I don't really have an opinion on the fabric, ...I don't really have an opinion on the fabric, but I think the seams could be finished with a serged rolled hem (see Threads Issue #98 page 32-by Kayla Kennington) or (Threads #61, page 64 by Fred Bloebaum). If you don`t have access to these Thread issues, email me and I will find a way to get copies to you. I look forward to seeing you make this.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-92045427519969782292013-03-19T13:59:12.140-04:002013-03-19T13:59:12.140-04:00I am on the silk chiffon and silk crepe (or the ma...I am on the silk chiffon and silk crepe (or the matte side of charmeuse) team. It would seem likely that if the opaque was silk that the neckline would be bound in the same material, and silk just seems natural for that. With all the sheerness, French seams would be a must, right? And I would also second the notion that since it is runway, the back is probably sheer. But that is the pleasure of sewing your own, you could do what ever you wanted in the back! :)Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-18715912534583856242013-03-19T13:19:28.485-04:002013-03-19T13:19:28.485-04:00I think the whole thing is made of knit fabric. T...I think the whole thing is made of knit fabric. The sheer is black illusion, and the opaque is a black rayon knit. If the sheer were chiffon, there would be some folds at the armhole.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-54557310175187930542013-03-19T12:48:16.595-04:002013-03-19T12:48:16.595-04:00I second Karin on crepe and chiffon. The seams are...I second Karin on crepe and chiffon. The seams are probably frenched, and likely topstitched. You wouldn't see the stitching on such dark fabric. Can't wait to see you attempt this!Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-22221777720836846222013-03-19T12:17:25.129-04:002013-03-19T12:17:25.129-04:00It is a stunning top! I think it is silk chiffon ...It is a stunning top! I think it is silk chiffon and silk crepe. I'd love to see you make this one. It's gorgeous. The back could just be opaque or it could be made up of chiffon. That would be pretty daring and impossible to wear a bra with; but awesome on the runway.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.com