Same Fit Done Thick: Phillip Lim Inspired Tie Front Top
Have you ever seen something in the store and though, I really like that, but it doesn’t come in your size? I mean your dress size or your wallet size? I know, I have! I’m not a big fashion follower, I don’t read many fashion magazines and I don’t have a vision board of runway fashion that I love but, when I see something, it inspires me! I get inspiration from all over, sometimes it’s a fellow blogger, T.V. , pattern, or street styles. I used to watch the “stories” back in the day and I will tell you, day time soap operas have the best fashion! also, my news anchors have some nice clothes.
I was on the Nordstrom’s site browsing and really ya’ll, sometimes I go look to see what’s out there. and I saw a few pieces and I said, “I can make that”! Have you ever looked at something and said, I can do that? Maybe you make an exact replica or maybe you put your own spin on it, but I think most sewist have said this before. I used to think most things were over priced in the stores, but as a sewist, I now know that some stuff is expensive and worth it. When you factor in fabric, design, and the name sometimes it’s worth the price tag. Don’t get me wrong, not everything is worth it’s price tag, but sometimes you have to give credit where credit is due and pay the price for a stunning piece.
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| Photo credit: Phillip Lim |
I’ve been evaluating my blog and wondering, do I just want to review patterns exclusively? What else do I want to offer? I don’t want to wait until the new year, I want to start to plan and implement the things I want to do now. I’ve dabbled in the “same fit done thick” posts before but I wasn’t consistent. Well, I’m going to remedy that, I’m not waiting until Monday, or next month or the new year, I’m making it happen now! The first time I did #Samefitdonethick on the blog was here, it was for the Barganista challenge on pattern review.
The inspiration for this garment was from Phillip Lim and I found a link to the top here. I like the tie waist and I thought it was a great way to add waist definition. I’m not a fan of the sleeve length and the width of the ties at the side seams so my version was scaled down a bit to fit my body and life style, the top on the model seems to drown her a bit. My version has a slight v neck, three quarter length sleeves , slimmer waist ties in a chambray fabric. You can read about the pattern I used here.
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| Inspiration New Look 6519 |
How much did this cost?
Pattern: $4
Fabric: $10 (local fabric remnant)
Total: $14 (I saved over $260!!!)
I think I’ve captured the true essence of this top, stay tuned for more inspiration, planning and pattern review posts!
14 Comments
Sarah Correa
That is fabulous – I love it!! "Same fit done thick" – AMEN!
TC
Hey there! I just tried on a jumpsuit that had the front tie style….so cute. Would also be good as a dress. The one I tried the tie was higher than the waist…looks good at waist too.
Elizabeth Made This
I love this idea as a series! You can totally see where your inspiration came from but then you made it fit your style and your life. I love stalking shopstyle. I use the zoom feature a lot to get in on the little details. Like you, fashion is not something I'm obsessed about, but garment construction–that's a whole other ball game–and one for which I have lifetime season tickets to! 😀
MadebyLaQuana
Yes, I’m always looking at the inside of RTW, I’m obsessed!
Faye Lewis
Great look Laquana! Did you self draft or use a pattern?
MadebyLaQuana
Thank you! I used a pattern, I link to the original review of the pattern, New Look 6519.
Linda (ACraftyScrivener)
Your version looks sensational, LaQuana! Love your hashtag, too 🙂
MadebyLaQuana
Thank you!
Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)
I love, love, love your title! And well you know I'm good for ripping off a runway or designer look!
MadebyLaQuana
Thank you, and yes! I saw your cardigan and sweater. This is why we sew!
Vanessa
Looks really good! Also, the news anchors in my area have nice clothes too!! I really think they have a seamstress because I love how fitted their clothes looks. I can usually think of patterns that their clothes reminds me of.
MadebyLaQuana
Thank you! That makes sense, I wondered how they got off the rack to fit so well!
Eileensews
Love it!
MadebyLaQuana
Thank you!