Flamingoes

[sewingj]

Following encouragement from quite a few of you I bought the flamingo fabric and it is now made into a top.  It is 95% cotton so should be good for the Summer
I like this pattern as it is flattering to my shape but I readily admit that it was not ideal for the fabric as it has a seam along the top of the bust which resulted in me having very conspicuous chopped up flamingoes (I didn`t have enough fabric to try to match it).  I ended up putting some ribbon along the seamline which hopefully distracts from this a bit
I`m going to attempt to attach a photo - I`ve just read the tutorial about re-sizing photos but my laptop doesn`t want to download the software so I hope it will be ok

(I agree that it looks rather like a Hawaiian shirt in the photo but if we ever get some sunshine I think it will be ok)

[maliw]

That's great, job well done. We've had plenty of sunshine during the last few days - it just wasn't very warm!!! It will be a lovely top for the summer.

[Acorn]

That's really lovely.  I don't think the seam is a problem - it's not as though there'a a row of them all missing their heads!

What's the pattern?  It's just my style!

[Sandra]

Love the fabric, and the ribbon trim is a lovely idea. It gives a great finishing touch.

Sandra.
xxx

[b15erk]

That's lovely SJ! Which pattern did you use?

Looking outside, summer seems a long way off though ....

Jessie

[StitchinTime]

I think trying to match that pattern on a curved seam could have ended up with some mutant flamingoes. The ribbon was a much better idea and makes a feature of the seam line.

[sewingj]

Thank you for all of your very kind comments - I feel much encouraged

The pattern is NewLook 6527. (But with a straight hemline) When I bought it I didn`t realise that it is meant for woven fabrics but I didn`t have many problems with it - the neck facing was a bit fiddly - if I make it again I think I will try to do an ordinary "v" neck

http://www.simplicity.com/new-look-pattern-6527-misses-tunic-in-two-lengths/N6527.html

[Samantha]

I LOVE  it!