Spring is here and brought with it the urge to make something lighter to wear in the milder weather!
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March 22, 2017 at 5:00 pm
It’s lovely, and so is the sleeveless, longer version previously made. I love how you wear colour! I was also impressed with the tips you gave – I’m almost tempted to sew using a pattern again 😀
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March 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Glad to inspire you to have another go at it, too! I love a bold, colourful print – makes me feel happy inside for some reason. How does that work, I wonder?
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March 23, 2017 at 7:14 pm
Some of us just love colour!
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March 22, 2017 at 5:39 pm
You did an awesome job on this top. I love the draping. The style of shirt suits your body very well. 😀
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March 23, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Thanks Robin, a good shape for a curvy girl, I agree! Hope all’s well with you and the family?
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March 22, 2017 at 5:44 pm
OOOhh I like both of those! So perfect for Spring/Summer! Wonderful job!
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March 23, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Thank you! My thoughts exactly – great for this time of year.
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March 22, 2017 at 11:12 pm
Nicely done, Sheila. I like both versions. Your fabric choices are lovely too.
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March 23, 2017 at 3:29 pm
Thank you, I do love a bold fabric, although it does mean you need a simple design to show it off properly. I shall make more of these, I’m sure.
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March 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm
In this case, you show case the fabric over the design. I like that. You are so good at what you do and have an obvious love of fabric. I used to sew at a theater costume shop, and made most of my clothes growing up. I miss the time to do that. I’ve made costumes and slip covers in recent years, but it has been awhile since I made my self ready to wear clothing.
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March 23, 2017 at 3:36 pm
I had a period of at least ten years when I didn’t sew a thing, so it was nice to get back into it eventually. Theatre costumes sound exciting – I’ve sewn for an entire dance school show once, but nothing fancy. Still, as I’m sure you know, it’s good to know you CAN turn your hand to anything if you need to, even if you diversify for a while.
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March 24, 2017 at 4:40 pm
Sheila, thanks for sharing that. When I do sew I realize how much I’ve missed it. Theater costumes were a lot of fun. Everything tends to be bigger than life. In addition to sewing, you learn how to distress fabrics to make them look aged or damaged. It was joyful work.
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March 23, 2017 at 5:27 am
Such lovely fabric – love the blue/white print!
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March 23, 2017 at 3:28 pm
It’s nice, isn’t it? Even better in the flesh as it’s such a smooth, soft fabric and drapes beautifully.
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March 23, 2017 at 6:09 am
This looks very good on you – that colour is a winner. I’ve had this pattern for ages – I meant to make the twist neck dress version for my daughter – thank you for the timely reminder.
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March 23, 2017 at 3:28 pm
It’s a nice pattern to make up, so you’ll enjoy sewing it for your daughter, I reckon. I might have a go at the twist neck version, but I thought the cowl would be more flattering for my big bust. We’ll see.
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March 23, 2017 at 10:06 am
This looks great on you! Love the fabric, this will go with white pants, jeans and everything! I never really noticed the back seam line until you mentioned as the pattern looks pretty random. 😎
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March 23, 2017 at 3:26 pm
Perhaps I shouldn’t have pointed the back seam out then – why do we do that, draw attention to the negative? I love the big design on this fabric, especially as you can’t see the lumps and bumps so easily:)
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March 23, 2017 at 3:19 pm
A really pretty top, love the bright bold fabric, a few more in different fabrics would be a great addition to any wardrobe 🙂
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March 23, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Thanks, I think a few more are definitely on the cards as it’s such an easy top to wear.
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March 23, 2017 at 6:58 pm
Lovely dress fabric and pattern ~ all very flattering for you!
Thanks so much for the details of sewing up that pattern.
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March 23, 2017 at 7:06 pm
Thanks Del, it can be hard to find a flattering neckline for a curvy figure, but I do like this pattern. Glad my comments on the pattern were helpful:)
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March 24, 2017 at 3:33 am
So pretty! I love the color as well 😀
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March 24, 2017 at 8:17 am
Thank you, I don’t wear a lot of blue, but I couldn’t resist this fabric.
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