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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

We have made it the the 1960's in our "Oscar's Best Picture Movie Marathon", and are working our way through many, many musicals. Last weekend we watched The Sound of Music, which we were both dreading. However, I was pleasantly surprised and actually really enjoyed it (though I admit I fell asleep just before the end, but this is my normal habit), especially after sitting through My Fair Lady (great costumes though).

The Baroness wore a really amazing top in the scene where she first comes to meet the Von Trapp family.

I decided I would make it, since it looked pretty simple and I have a ton of silk dupioni waiting to be used. Here are the results:



It is just a basic blouse block with a slightly widened neck line. I took the darts out of the back and added 1" overlap for buttons up the back. Turned out pretty fun and versatile. I like to wrap the long ribbons around my waist and tie the bow in the back.

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17 comments:

  1. CedarOctober 27, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    I have always loved that outfit--the top turned out beautifully!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I know we're supposed to hate her but she always looks so chic.

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  3. betterdressedOctober 27, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Thank you!

    She was way more glamorous than Julie Andrews!

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  4. MaggieOctober 27, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    So beautiful!!!

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  5. MegOctober 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    This is one of my favourite movies, your top is gorgeous.

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  6. KatOctober 28, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    Wow, that top is stunning!

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  7. LaurenOctober 28, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Great movie and fab top, though I actually like yours better then the original!

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  8. betterdressedOctober 28, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    OoOoO! Thank you! I think I might like mine better too hehe...

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  9. Eleen FashionsOctober 28, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I wonder what song is going to be stuck in my head all day.

    The top is beautiful.

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  10. ChristineOctober 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Looks gorgeous!! Great job!

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  11. betterdressedOctober 28, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    I have had every song from the sound of music in my head all week!

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  12. JenOctober 30, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    This looks stunning! I think you've done a beautiful job. The buttons are such a pretty touch.

    Love your marathon idea, too!

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  13. MarieBayAreaNovember 1, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    suberb!

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  14. quietandsmalladventuresNovember 4, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    wow that's just stunning!

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  15. betterdressedNovember 4, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Thank you, Thank you! Nice to hear such lovely compliments :D

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  16. JoanneMNovember 5, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Stunning top. What color is the dupioni and did you attach the ties at the sides of the blouse/top?
    Lovely!

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  17. betterdressedNovember 6, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    I gathered the ends of the ties and sewed them into the side seams. The colour is hard to caputre... kind of sandy gold with a hint of pink and deep brown. Really beautiful!

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