We have made it the the 1960’s in our “Oscar’s Best Picture Movie Marathon”, and are working our way through many, many musicals. Last weekend we watched The Sound of Music, which we were both dreading. However, I was pleasantly surprised and actually really enjoyed it (though I admit I fell asleep just before the end, but this is my normal habit), especially after sitting through My Fair Lady (great costumes though).
I decided I would make it, since it looked pretty simple and I have a ton of silk dupioni waiting to be used. Here are the results:
It is just a basic blouse block with a slightly widened neck line. I took the darts out of the back and added 1″ overlap for buttons up the back. Turned out pretty fun and versatile. I like to wrap the long ribbons around my waist and tie the bow in the back.
18 Comments
Cedar
October 27, 2010 at 8:20 pmI have always loved that outfit–the top turned out beautifully!
Anonymous
October 27, 2010 at 8:26 pmI know we're supposed to hate her but she always looks so chic.
Sarah Elaine
October 27, 2010 at 9:44 pmThank you!
She was way more glamorous than Julie Andrews!
Maggie
October 27, 2010 at 11:35 pmSo beautiful!!!
Meg
October 28, 2010 at 12:00 amThis is one of my favourite movies, your top is gorgeous.
Kat
October 28, 2010 at 8:18 amWow, that top is stunning!
Lauren
October 28, 2010 at 11:47 amGreat movie and fab top, though I actually like yours better then the original!
Sarah Elaine
October 28, 2010 at 1:07 pmOoOoO! Thank you! I think I might like mine better too hehe…
Eleen Fashions
October 28, 2010 at 2:49 pmI wonder what song is going to be stuck in my head all day.
The top is beautiful.
Christine
October 28, 2010 at 3:04 pmLooks gorgeous!! Great job!
Sarah Elaine
October 28, 2010 at 3:18 pmI have had every song from the sound of music in my head all week!
Jen
October 30, 2010 at 4:40 amThis looks stunning! I think you've done a beautiful job. The buttons are such a pretty touch.
Love your marathon idea, too!
MarieBayArea
November 2, 2010 at 12:31 amsuberb!
quietandsmalladventures
November 4, 2010 at 2:54 pmwow that's just stunning!
Sarah Elaine
November 4, 2010 at 3:52 pmThank you, Thank you! Nice to hear such lovely compliments đ
JoanneM
November 6, 2010 at 3:27 amStunning top. What color is the dupioni and did you attach the ties at the sides of the blouse/top?
Lovely!
Sarah Elaine
November 6, 2010 at 2:10 pmI gathered the ends of the ties and sewed them into the side seams. The colour is hard to caputre… kind of sandy gold with a hint of pink and deep brown. Really beautiful!
Sox
November 25, 2010 at 10:55 pmClassy!