That's lovely Marga dn you have a completely individual parasol. My most cumbersome thing recently has been a barbecue cover - himself had a gigantic barbecue complete with extra external burners, shelves and worktops. The cover I made from ripstop nylon.

If you're after a twist front top then have a look at Love Notions Patterns - I think it's the Lotus Blossom top. Looks a bit more relaxed than this one and gets good reviews.

Oooh lovely (rubs hands together) another newbie, falling into the sewing pot!!! The beginning of a long journey of adventure and discovery!  Vintage  all the way.

I like your idea costumelady : one to keep in the memory bank for next time. Could be tricky for sleeves though and I reckon you'd still have to stabilise the mesh cos it moves around a lot under the presser foot.

So the black  and the blues are done and I started on the bordeaux today. Forgot to add that this beauty is not only velvet and stretch but it's also finely ribbed - Oh aren't I the lucky one.  Had a fitting session yesterday and I'm afraid I totally lost it and threw a huge hissy fit : what with the children being excited about their blue twirly frocks, mothers fussing about and each one demanding my undivided attention ( god forgive me, but " Jan, what's this? er  " it's a hook and eye" " What's it for?"   and " where does the zipper go?: and  "which way is the back?"  That'd be the side with the child's name label in it. grrrrrrrr   multiplied by 25!

Just seen this thread - I made  a set of flamenco dresses from this stuff a couple of years back and I did it on the 3 thread overlocker.  Worked fine. Horrid stuff to work with - vile to touch!

Black 13, bordeaux 11, blue 9.

The blue is done - almost .Wednesday I see them for final fitting - the tops are asymmetric one shoulder.

The blacks are coming along - oh but the fluff .....- and the bordeaux is starting at me from under the cutting table.

Thank you for that lovely image, Lollipop!

Good for you - go girl!