This may or may not make it into my packing list for tomorrow, but I am really pleased that I managed to squeeze this great little vest out of the remainder of the fabric.
The cowl that I made earlier today was cut on the bias, so used up a lot of the fabric. I only purchased 1.5 metres of fabric, so I guess I made this little top out of probably half a metre.
I traced off the medium for this vest, but when I tried to fit the pattern pieces on the fabric it was just a little short of fabric. As this fabric has spandex in it, I decided to fold the centre front and back line over reducing the width by approximately 1" and thought I have nothing to lose - if it was really too small I could give it to my daughter.
Thankfully, she won't get it. This top is great and I can't recommend it enough, especially with this type of jersey fabric. Feels wonderful on and well worth the £10 a metre price tag. I spent £15 and managed to get two wonderful tops out of it.
No more sewing tonight - I sat with a bunch of work colleagues this week, 3 of which had flu type symptoms - guess what? I don't feel very well. Typical when I have a 14 hour flight coming up tomorrow evening.
More tomorrow (not later).
The cowl that I made earlier today was cut on the bias, so used up a lot of the fabric. I only purchased 1.5 metres of fabric, so I guess I made this little top out of probably half a metre.
I traced off the medium for this vest, but when I tried to fit the pattern pieces on the fabric it was just a little short of fabric. As this fabric has spandex in it, I decided to fold the centre front and back line over reducing the width by approximately 1" and thought I have nothing to lose - if it was really too small I could give it to my daughter.
Thankfully, she won't get it. This top is great and I can't recommend it enough, especially with this type of jersey fabric. Feels wonderful on and well worth the £10 a metre price tag. I spent £15 and managed to get two wonderful tops out of it.
No more sewing tonight - I sat with a bunch of work colleagues this week, 3 of which had flu type symptoms - guess what? I don't feel very well. Typical when I have a 14 hour flight coming up tomorrow evening.
More tomorrow (not later).
Super cute certainly is right! Love the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteI agree on super cute! Love both tops and the fabric! Have a safe trip.
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I sure hope you feel better soon.No fun flying with nasal congestion!
ReplyDeletePop this one in the suitcase, it looks lovely. Enjoy your trip...
ReplyDeleteThat is quite nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice top. Take it with you as I am sure you will wear it. Hope you are feeling better by the time you fly out.
ReplyDeleteAdorable...so are you!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I hope you don't get ill now! Love the little top, very satisfying to get another top from the fabric.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome the top worked out with the little bit of fabric you had. It looks great on you, and I really like that print. I do hope you avoid the "bug".
ReplyDeleteGreat top. This is a lovely print. Wishing you lots of good health too
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric! Looks great. Have a safe trip.
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