Sewing: The Sorbetto

I made this Sorbetto back in April for Me Made May 2012.  It could possiably be the best top that I have ever sewn.  (Its really a toss up between the Sorbetto and Merrick's Dolman Sleeve Top.)  What I love about the Sorbetto is that you only need about a yard of fabric, at least for the size 6.  It's simplicity and speediness make it a great quick project for when you just want to make something fast.  The pattern is also simple to construct and is a great project for any skill level.  I think that the hardest part about this top may be finishing the neckline and arm holes with the bias tape.  If it's not difficult it is at least the most time consuming aspect of this garments construction.  So needless to say I LOVE this pattern.

This one is my Fourth of July Sorbetto.  I made it specially for the Fourth.  I left out the from pleat, thinking that the print was bold enough and its own and that it didn't need the extra embellishment.  Now All I want to sew is more Sorbettos.  I want to make ones with sleeves, ones out of filmy fabric, ones with interesting hemlines.  The Sorbetto may become my new wardrobe staple. 

Sewing My Me Made Wardrobe: Week 3

I have been super productive finishing off some projects and getting ready to finish up my sewing.  I completed all of my sewing goals this week and am ready for my next set projects.

I made my first Sorbetto and this may be one of my newest favorites.  It's quick and easy and there are tons of ways to change this pattern up.  It took about a yard of fabric and I can't wait to wear it.  I see a lot more Sorbettos in my future.  Maybe one with sleeves?

I found this tee at Old Navy for $5 and I know I am trying to not buy any new or ready made clothes, but I couldn't help myself.  I have actually been to Palm Beach in NSW, and surfed there so I felt that it was destiny.  I bought a large and took it in and gave it cute flutter sleeves.  It just makes me itch to get out to the shore and start the summer surf season.

This was one of the shirts I got in the dollar room at the thrift store.  It was a large to I cut the sleeves off took it in about 8 inches and made some cute cuffs from the scraps for the sleeves.  I also took about 4 inches off the length so now it is just a cute basic white crew neck tee.

Now this top was fun to sew.  This is actually the view from the back.  The fabric shop I frequent was having a sale on their old stock of lace applique and other lacy and beaded bits so I rummaged through the sale bin and found a few I liked.  This one was perfect for this project and added a little spice to an otherwise basic tee.  The front is similar to the neckline on the red surf top above and the sleeves are exactly the same, just a bit smaller.

Whats up next for the sewing machine:
-Stripped sweater alter, I'm thinking 3/4 sleeved cardi.
-Batik anda sundress
-If I'm feeling ambitious, the Anita straight leg jeans.