While I try to avoid facing another paint colour mishap, sewing has been a decent distraction. I've had this shirt pattern for years -
Vogue 7998 - and I finally gave it a try. It's a kimono/wrap style and it turned out much better than I was expecting. Given it's "Very Easy" distinction there are one or two construction details I'm not a fan of but overall I think the seams will hold and the collar does a good job of hiding the questionable bits. I used
Robert Kaufman's Brussels Washer fabric which holds its shape and is very wearable. I quite like the tie at the back but it would be great to leave the ties off so you could wrap any belt or scarf around the middle. Overall, a great, somewhat-dressy shirt.
If you're looking for some spring sewing inspiration - and not the all black, full length sleeve sewing that I'm indulging in - visit the
Spring Top Sewalong Flickr pool.
This top is especially awesome and could persuade me to sew something gray.
And then I remember the gray paint mishap. Sigh.
2 comments :
What a lovely top! I don't think I've ever seen that pattern before. Looks like you've done a lovely job at it too.
Great looking top, Samantha.
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