Mission accomplished and I can get my sister's birthday gift in the mail on her actual birthday, even if it won't arrive until Wednesday. What can I say? I'm always late with birthdays. After FORTY-ONE years, she should be used to it. ;-)
Here's a try-on, on a human model — ME! Hey, it's only natural to borrow clothes between sisters, right? This one has just enough extra ease and length added from my versions that it should fit her perfectly. (Yes, I'm still living in my white skirt, which you can see by the wrinkles. It's unusual to see me in all solids, isn't it? So not me.)
And, of course, more bling. Arranging and then touching each crystal with the hot-fix wand took longer than making the top itself. I counted 138 crystals. I wish the camera captured how much this thing sparkles — she will light up a completely dark room. ;-)
I continued them around the back of the neckband too.
I didn't get to put the finishing touches on my dress, but it was a productive weekend in the sewing room so I'm happy.
I am 40 & can recieve mail...can I be your sister :-) Absolutely LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAn other sister here!! Seriously, I love it. The color is great and the "diamonds" as my granddaughter would call them are the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteYour sister will love this top. The colour is lovely and the sparkle just adds that extra bling. Well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat version of this top, your gathering looks perfect and i love the crystals. I'm sure your sister will be thrilled with her gift!
ReplyDeleteI think you need one for yourself :) because that colour looks fantastic on you. I like you in all solids too, especially this combo. My favourite summer colour combo.
ReplyDeleteLove it -would be hard to put it in the mail. Definitely make yourself a twin. mssewcrazy
ReplyDeleteI love the top and you need to make yourself one too because it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat top and your sister will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty top. Love the stones.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Sunshine and the crystal placement is perfect. My birthday is in March, so you have plenty of time...I don't even care if it is late! Good job!!!
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is next month and I want one just like it!
ReplyDeleteFun top! I love that you used the sparkles on the back, too. I refuse to buy something that doesn't continue the decoration around to the back. Just a pet peeve :-)
ReplyDeleteYour sister will love it. Happy Birthday to your Sis.
ReplyDeleteYour sister will love it. Yes, isn't the hot fixing just so fussy and time consuming but the outcome is delish.
ReplyDeleteVery cute top, lucky sister! I agree with Belinda, this color looks terrific on you too! I have all of the stuff to do the crystals-- never done it! Your accents on the sunshine top and the business shirt look great!
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I can't believe how symetrical you got the crystals. It looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteSparkles all the way around the neck line? Woo Hoo! Lucky sister. I never had a sister, so I don't have to worry about sending birthday presents late.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your sister is going to love her top. Its her favorite color with some bling...what wouldn't she like!?
ReplyDeleteI love that top and the color (and the bling!). I have a dumb question: do you mark the placement of the crystals (and if so, with what), or do you just eyeball it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMeredith, I just eyeball the placement. I lay the garment flat and then position the crystals on it. Then I touch each one with the heat wand.
ReplyDeleteYou are a very skilled eyeballer!
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