Tilly And The Buttons Samara Top - Fabrics

What fabrics are you planning for your Samara top? A floaty viscose? A fun cotton print? A fancy broderie anglaise? Share pics of your fabric choice

· 3 months ago

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Lesley · 3 months ago Plus Member

Just been to 1st for fabrics to get this gorgeous viscose for my samara top. Forgot to take a pic before I overlocked and washed it!

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago Admin

Ooh that's beautiful

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Nick · 3 months ago Community Member

I've got my first one cut out in a floral cotton lawn ( I think). I bought it from the charity shop so I'm not completely certain!
I have plans for a few more too, do you think it would work in double gauze?

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago Admin

Oh this is so pretty!! Yes it would look great in a double gauze, amazing for the summer!

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Sandra · 3 months ago

I have made one using some cheap viscose. I have narrow shoulders and a short neck to bust height. So I made the neck line in a smaller size and graded out but it still was indecent. Luckily I had some of the same type fabric but in a cream (made in a pale blue) so I added a piece in the V to make it look like I have a cami underneath it. I have now adapted the pattern to make the V much shorter for the neck, plus I had to change the back neck pattern to accommodate it and the length of the facing. But hopefully a good fix. Here goes the next one 🤞 x

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago Admin

Sounds great Sandra, I love the idea of the faux cami for a little bit more coverage! Fingers crosed for your next version

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Amanda N · 3 months ago Plus Member

I'm using a lovely cotton from my SHJ stash. I definitely want a hip length top rather than cropped just not sure on whether to go for bracelet straight sleeves or the elastic ones?

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago Admin

Oh I love this fabric so much!! Hmm... I've made both and love both - not much help there sorry!!

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