I bought 3.5m of this utterly gorgeous blue indian cotton. I found it at the sewing parlour in St Leonards-on-sea. More of a workshop than a retail shop but they are working on it, and have a gorgeous selection of fabric. I had a chat with a very lovely lady in there about my favourite subject, sewing. She was very friendly and full of good tips and ideas. If you’re ever in the area I strongly advise a visit.
I have a green and white spotty blouse, that I’ve loved for years, from before I could make my own clothes. And since starting to make my own I’ve been dreaming of making something similar. whilst what I’ve made is a long way from resembling the green blouse due to it having a button fastening down the front and peter pan collar. My version does have short sleeves which are similar and spots. That really is where any similarities end. However I am very very happy with my version.
I’m trying to get more of an A-line shape to my tops so I’m improvising a bit.
At some point I’ll do another pattern hack myself and draw it up on paper.
Its got just the right amount of floatyness for me.
This really is beautiful fabric. Feels so good to wear. And the blue is a great shade too, goes well with everything. Think this top has become one of my favourites. I have enough fabric left to make a dress, which was my original plan, but I don’t know I might end up making another top. Haven’t made up my mind yet. It would make a lovely dress…
I received a compliment on it from a stranger the first time I wore it. And for once I resisted the urge to say I made it.
Do you always say when you’ve made something when you get a compliment on it?
Thank you so much Sarah! We love your beautiful top and that you chose our fabric to make it with. As you know, I made a dress out the very same material and I can attest to how lovely it is 🙂 Plenty more in stick in different colours now! Lexie XX
Thank you Lexie, I’m glad you approve. I am desperate to get back down to the sewing parlour to get some more lovely fabric. Just haven’t had time to get to that side of town lately. Please save me a couple of meters! Xx
works really well and you have enough to make something else too!
I do, just can’t decide on top or dress…
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