Colette Sorbetto's 1 & 2

 
So I kinda love this pattern now.  I want to make about a hundred of them. (more on that in a sec).

I know I promised I'd model them, but honestly I'm too darn lazy today to be bothered with doing something with my hair and face.  I don't even feel like putting "real pants" or a skirt on to give you some pictures.  Maybe next time!  (and I'm already on my 3rd Sorbetto so there will be a next time I'm sure!)

 As I said in the sneek peak, I used gathers instead of the pleat at the center front.

I'm not fond of a big fat pleat centered (but I *did* try it before going with gathers).  It pulled at odd angles and was generally not a flattering look.  Since I was using a cotton lawn, I think an airier feel is necessary, so the gathers are a win.

For the green lawn Sorbetto, I scooted the front pattern edge about 1" away from the fold, for even more gathers. 

Both tops have self-fabric bias bindings.  I love to do a binding like this because it finishes everything off so neat and tidy.  AND...if you take care while topstitching it in place (on the front of the fabric) it has a real "RTW" feel.

Although even not quite perfect topstitching looks pretty darn good.  Notice that my binding wasn't quite the right width all the way around, so I fudged when pressing it in place. Nobody has to know but me.  (well, and you.  now.)

I think this pattern may be my "t-shirt" staple.  I don't wear a lot of plain tees because I hate the way a crew neck feels, but I often wish I had several "throw on" tops to make getting dressed for casual things easier.  Isn't that what tees and jeans are to most people?

I can make this little top up in about a million different colors and prints.  And I can throw a cardigan over it for school and cooler weather. I might even try adding sleeves.  Or a frill.  And small release tucks instead of gathers.  And center front embellishment, like lace or beading.  I think I'll get creative on the next batch.  

Currently, I'm putting the bias bindings on another gather-front one as we speak, in a grey and navy print voile.  It's pretty sheer so I'll have to figure out a cami or tank to wear under it.  The bindings are a tiny bit trickier to apply too, with this gauzy voile, so it didn't get finished in time for a photo this afternoon.  I need to hem the green one (above) too, but that's mere minutes.

This morning I ordered a few pretty lawns and shirtings from Fashion Fabrics Club.  Most are for Sorbetto, but a couple are for Colette Violet.  I have it mostly fitted too, and it will be another great staple.

Sorbetto's:

Violet's:

Since the Sorbetto only takes about a yard (I ordered 1-1/4 yd for self-bias bindings) each one will cost approximately $6.  Not too shabby!

I hope you're having a productive weekend!  Or at least a relaxing one. :)

Tomorrow it's...

Woohoo!