Hey everyone, I bought a new pattern and actually used it only a few weeks after I bought it! And if you're saying "So what?" maybe I should tell you that I have patterns I bought over 20 years ago and have never used. (But I will use them! Someday.)
Anyway, this:
(I always forget how incredibly yellow the overhead light in this room is.) I used the hem of View B and the sleeves of view A. They are supposed to have tabs but I'm not fond of sleeve tabs so I left them off and stitched down the turned up cuffs so they will forever stay in place with no fuss.
I swear my topstitching was straight before the camera got a hold of it. The camera hates me. It not only makes me look fat and old, it makes my sewing look wonky. (Yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.)
I originally bought this lightweight cotton fabric with the intention of making a summer top but the days have been a little cooler and I was inspired to make this instead. And I love it! It was super easy to make and it fits perfectly without any alterations. The neckline is maybe a bit too low for cool weather, not to mention modesty if you're concerned about that sort of thing, but it's okay. I'm definitely making more of these.
Here's one more pic:
My camera has the exact same bad habit. This would be nice in a cozy flannel....if it gets cold where you are?
ReplyDeleteCeci
Yes, flannel! I already have one piece of flannel that is definitely going to be one of these and another piece that might be. Haven't decided about that one yet.
DeleteThe weather here is weird. It sometimes gets as warm as 80F/27C in the middle of winter but once it got down to -20F. We have also had snow in late April. So we never know but there will definitely be at least a few flannel days.