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Inside out blue stripe top

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  Do you have any items of clothing which have different patterns on the inside. (Or linings?) Here's one I found. A picture is worth a thousand words. A picture was more effective in the old days. That was the case when Confucius said it, in an era when most people were illiterate. But this picture shows clearly how I achieved two totally different looks when I took off the top and it was inside out. I looked at it and thought, I wonder how that would look if I wore it inside out? The sewing around the neckline could be hidden by a scarf. If I had the etime and energy i could sew a soft black ribbon over it. Matt edging would create a casual look. Satin ribbon would suit a more glamorous evening look.  A jacket could concel the back of the neck, the shoulder seam and the sleeves. The only giveaway was the white label down the side seam.  Did I need them? Would I wash the garment with the frou frou front by hand anyway in water which was not too hot? I would not use bleac...