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Wrinkled Embroidered Floral Top


After coming back from my vacation I felt that my every day wardrobe needs refreshing. But from thinking to doing something about it - there's a long way! I had the floral fabric for a while now. Deciding about the design is always the hardest part.


The premise was to make something simple but somehow that never happens:)) For years I just left these fabrics aside because I didn't get any inspiration for that simple design that is complicated enough to please me:))

 I started working on this "tunic-like top" having something completely different in mind. Most of my designs imply asymmetry - that's not news anymore, is it?:)) That's what makes it click for me and I feel my best creations will always have an asymmetrical cut or detail.

Other features of this top: a small cream bow on one shoulder, sleeves with ties and slits on each side.



The treatment of the cream fabric is similar up to a point to what happens to my wrinkled necklaces and definitely inspired from that. In a way I have created a new fabric by shirring, ironing, embroidering, applique-ing and double layering. It was fun, it was exciting, and I hope to use "this kind of fabric" again.
 


Comments

  1. Love the ways you altered the fabric. It's very pretty top and design, I'll bet you enjoy wearing it!

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  2. The ties on the sleeve are the perfect touch!

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  3. Ooooh, I see a new fashion line opportunity opening up for you!!

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  4. Oh my Gosh! I LOVE it!!Both the design and the fabric are gorgeous!

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  5. You are so clever! Love the design and all you have done with it. You look amazing too!

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  6. OH MAGDA! That is SUCH a cute top AND it has my favorite colors in it too! I love it. I love even more that you model your own fashions - you're so awesome. That is a very cool thing.

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  7. The combination of patterns is great and so is your attention to detail.

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  8. Cool ! Happy new year 2013 to you.

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  9. Very lovely !! Like the colors combination :)

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  10. Your top looks very pretty! great work!

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