Alabma Chanin modified A-line Top



I was inspired by the custom top made for Kristine Vejar from a Verb for Keeping Warm in this Journal post from Alabama Chanin. The parchment on parchment color is so pretty and will go with everything. Also, the tone on tone could allow me to do a lot of embellishing without it feeling too busy.

I modified the Alabama Chanin A-line pattern, shortening it and reducing the hem by quite a bit. I used the Daisy stencil with the negative reverse applique technique. Being all tone on tone, I left my tails out for even more texture.




I love this top! It goes with everything and is so comfy and cute. This will definitely be a wardrobe staple.





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  1. AnonymousAugust 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM

    Another beauty! The parchment tone-on-tone is lovely. I was going to take a break from AC sewing after completing the A-line dress but you are tempting me again. Adding a sleeve and partial stenciling mentioned in the Kristine Vejar post was also inspiring. Thank you, Elsie

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    1. PattiAugust 20, 2018 at 12:16 PM

      Hi Elsie~

      I'm happy to keep you on this stitching journey with me! Yes, and I love the partial stencil on Kristine's top too.

      Thanks for joining me~
      Patti

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  2. Carol in DenverAugust 20, 2018 at 9:19 AM

    Wouldn't "negative reverse applique" just be "applique?" If not, where can I find definitions of terms? The edges of the applique pieces seem not to be turned under; is this what takes it out of the "applique" category?

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    1. PattiAugust 20, 2018 at 12:14 PM

      Hi Carol~

      I've used the Alabama Chanin books by Natalie Chanin to learn these different techniques. Her books are a wonderful source and easy to follow.

      Luckily, with jersey fabric you don't have to turn under any cut edges. They won't fray, but will gently roll when washed.

      Negative reverse applique looks similar to applique, but it's worked a little differently. You begin with two layers of fabric; Stencil/paint the top layer; put the two layers together; Stitch 1/8" inside the painted lines of each element; Then cut off all the negative space 1/8" outside of the painting.

      With applique you begin with your base (either one or two layers of fabric); stencil/paint your top layer of the base; stencil/paint the mirror image onto the back side of yet another layer of fabric; cut one element out of the mirror image, flip that cut element over and place it onto the corresponding element of your base, and whipstitch it into place. Proceed element by element until your whole piece is complete.

      I hope this helps and isn't too confusing. Let me know if I can clarify further. They sometimes have Natalie's books at the library, or you can purchase them through the Alabamachanin.com website or on Amazon. I would highly recommend giving them a read. They're filled with great information as well as beautiful images.

      Happy sewing~
      Patti

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    2. Carol in DenverAugust 20, 2018 at 5:26 PM

      Thanks, Patti, for your very careful and clear directions.

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  3. PattiAugust 21, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    You're welcome, Carol.

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