I just couldn't get on with my current projects until I gave this pattern another go. Peplums are everywhere and I have a summer holiday coming up in June so I made this top again in a white/purple eyelet from My Hung Fabrics to wear during the day with shorts or skinny jeans.The adjustments this time … Continue reading Peppy eyelet
Category: french seams
Spring shirtdress – McCalls 5433
This print fabric has strong colours and reminded me of the orchids in Singapore. I bought the fabric locally and it was the first shirt dress I made this month, before the vintage military dress.Shirtdress:This blue work version made earlier is worn to work (a lot) so I had to make it again. The original plan was to … Continue reading Spring shirtdress – McCalls 5433
Fabric stash #3 ‘Microsleep’ – Butterick 4985
try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7221807-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {} Here's my second fabric stash piece. It's a plain white shirt with some crotchet lace detail on the sleeves and the collar. When I was about to take the photo, I realised the collar lace was underneath and not on top as planned. I took my time making … Continue reading Fabric stash #3 ‘Microsleep’ – Butterick 4985
Relaxed layer – McCalls 5050
This top is now going to be a pretty layer when I just want to relax on the weekend. The fabric is a silk chiffon so I'll be wearing a singlet top underneath. Comments about this top consistently mentioned that it's a maternity look top and you can adjust the front to adopt this for … Continue reading Relaxed layer – McCalls 5050
