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Friday, February 6, 2015

Tova Top in Doe

For my last homemade, wearable item for QuiltCon I made a second Tova Top by Wiksten.  Because this was my second time making the pattern (the first Tova I made using a Chicopee print from Denyse Schmidt) I used some of my new, favorite print from the new Doe Collection by Carolyn Friedlander for Robert Kaufman.  

This time around I made the shoulders and bust as a small and graded out to a medium at the hips.  The shirt came together pretty quickly and easily as I had figured out most of the steps during the making of the first Tova.

I will be wearing this shirt on the Saturday of QuiltCon when I have a lecture taught by Carolyn Friedlander.

So a question - how many of the same style shirt is acceptable to have in your wardrobe?  :)

 I am linking up to Link a Finish Friday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday, Finish It Up Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday, and Show Off Saturday @ Sew She Can.
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24 comments:

  1. Jen BarnardFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Your top looks great, and as for how many? As many as you want!

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  2. RuthFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    1 in every colour! This looks great, checking that link for the pattern!

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    1. PaigeFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:26 AM

      I totally agree with Ruth, one in every color! Great job, Cheryl!

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  3. KittyFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    This is awesome!!! Want to make one for me!? I've given up on the hope of having time to make a top for myself for QuiltCon since I've never sewn a garment before. I love your fabric choice and the style is really cool!! I'll keep the Tova top in mind for when I do finally attempt garments! As for how many... I agree with the above comments: as many as you want, at least one in each color!!

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  4. DeborahGunFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Fantastic - it looks brilliant!

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  5. gpcFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    When I was a teenager, my mom made my clothes and only knew one pattern, so ALL my dresses were the same. Once in awhile some Mean Girl would comment, but mostly it didn't bother me and became a sort of signature look. Maybe because of that, I tend to wear the same tshirts in different colors pretty much every day. I would like to have the confidence to branch out, frankly, but once I find something that works, I pretty much stick with it.

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  6. StephanieFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    This is the first piece of clothing I've seen so far using Doe, looks amazing!

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  7. Carie @ Space for the ButterfliesFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Oh that's gorgeous, what a great combination of pattern and fabric! And as for how many, well I'd say as many as you make before you get tired of the pattern!

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  8. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    How cool to wear this to a workshop with Carolyn. :) When I *really* like something, I have quite a few of them in my wardrobe in different colors. Especially shoes - if I find a shoe I like and is comfortable, I'll buy 3 or 4 pairs and set them aside. It has saved me from having to shoe shop in this crazy neon bright fad that is happening right now.

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  9. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the EdgeFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Hmm... I think you can have as many of the same shirt as you want! Unless it was really, really unique (read as bizarrely notable), I don't know that anyone other than you would notice. :) The choice of using Doe is perfect for this shirt... keep it up and I'm going to want to make clothes too! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!
    P.S. I'm very jealous that you're going to QuiltCon!

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  10. Lisa J.February 6, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I have three wiksten tanks. I love your Tova and I agree with Jenn you can have as many of the same shirt as you want.

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  11. LethargicLassFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I am a firm believer in having more than one of any favourite clothes lol... I see no reason why not :) Looks great!

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  12. The Cozy PumpkinFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    She's going to love it! :) She's such a sweetie.

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  13. Soma @ inkTorrents.comFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    That is very pretty! You are new to this and you are making alterations already?!! Nice work! Have fun at the QuiltCon! And....You can have as many as you want of course :)

    -Soma

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  14. JanineMarieFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    As many as you like! I like your shirt a lot--and the Doe fabric.

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  15. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    It looks great! When I find (or make) something I really like, I purchase (or make) one in each of my favorite colors or fabrics... Go for it, girl!

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  16. simple :: dream :: quiltsFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    Congrats on attending Quilt Con...and this is a beautiful top to be wearing to it....Lisa

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  17. Late Night QuilterFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    You've done a beautiful job, Cheryl. You've got mad sewing skills. Everything you do looks so polished. And I think you need a rainbow assortment of these tops!

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  18. IzzyFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Love the new top! The fabric is just perfect. Great job!

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  19. Lorna McMahonFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Your new top is so pretty. Lovely, lovely, lovely! How many tops the same in my closet? Lots of T-shirts!

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  20. QuiltSueFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    As many as you want! Then, when you've got enough you could make me one or two, they look great.

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  21. Patch the GiraffeFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    As many as you can make! This looks great! Such a great idea to wear the presenter's fabric :) You might become the teacher's pet :)

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  23. AnonymousMay 6, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    If you like it and it suits you, one in all the colors you like.

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