The Annie Dress modified to top
January 13, 2016
We’ve had such a fabulous response to our recently released Annie Dress that we wanted to show you how great this pattern can also look as a top.
Gabby and I made our versions (above and below) with the thin straps using the modified tutorial shown here.
Lisa’s version, pictured below, was made using a fine embroidered cotton voile from her stash. Being so sheer and lightweight, she lined and faced everything using our Hartford White linen.
Once finished she over-dyed it using our Crimson iDye, soaking for an hour (as opposed to the recommended half hour) to get a deeper shade.
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You girls must have read my mind, my mum and I were talking about doing this just yesterday afternoon 🙂
Perfect little top, love all your versions 🙂
Lovely! Was also thinking about a top version. Thanks again Tessuti for a winner pattern
What thread to use if one is intending to over-dye a garment after sewing? I presume cotton or silk? Can you check with Lisa which one she used?
Hi Helga,
I used a cotton thread, knowing that I would overdye it after making my top. I needed the thread to dye easily with my natural iDye
How do I stop the top from billowing out at the front? It sticks out at an almost 45 degree angle. It’s less obvious with the dress itself.
Hi Clare, please email us photos at fabrics@tessuti.com.au. Not sure what you mean? Please also let us know what fabric was used in your Annie Top.