When I went to the rag market in mid May with my "ami francais" Katie, I spotted some viscose that I really liked the look of but because of time pressures, I didn't get a chance to purchase. Well, I kept thinking about it for a few days and then decided I had to go back and get some. Luckily there was some left! (In fact, there was still some left when I attended the bloggers' meetup where, funnily enough, Charlotte got some too!)
I now wished I had bought enough for a dress but at the time I only got 1m as I had a top in my head. I do need more tops though, so I suppose it's a good thing. Plus it only cost £3!
I didn't really have a proper plan for this top so I winged it and used the pattern for the Lydia pattern sans sleeves. Except I totally forgot that the pattern was meant for knit/jersey fabrics and forgot to factor that in so it's a bit more fitted at the hips than I intended! Luckily, I'll mainly be wearing it tucked in so no-one'll notice.
Oh and I may have cut the fabric upside down...Can you tell?
Oh and I may have cut the fabric upside down...Can you tell?
It'll do tho. I French seamed the entire thing and used self binding on the neck and armholes.
Ooooh, what lovely fabric! I'm glad you went back for it!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely. I need more floral tops now (and to visit Birmingham again, for bargains like that).
ReplyDeleteSuch cute fabric! Perfect for a summer top!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, it's SO comfy!
ReplyDeleteOh you should plan another visit soon!
ReplyDeleteIt really is - it's nice and cool in this freak weather we're having here at the mo!
ReplyDeleteLovely and a bargain too. I can't believe you have loads unblogged! I really need to speed up!
ReplyDeleteI think there's only 3 left so don't worry! You'll catch up soon enough - I haven't sewn anything for the last month!
ReplyDeleteLove the top, it's cute! You are so lucky to find viscose. It's one of my favourite fabrics but it is non-existent in the fabric shops I've been too :(
ReplyDelete