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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: Silver Rose on December 21, 2021, 11:33:07 AM
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I cut out the top this morning from a rather bright butterfly print using french terry .
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I seem to remember someone had this fabric and thought the butterfly design was a bit large.
I've got enough fabric for a pair of shorts.
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@Silver Rose That is really pretty :D I can't wait to see the end result
BB
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Thanks @Bumblebuncher , I used the time honoured McCalls 6886 dress pattern for the top, for some strange reason I hadn't traced off the sleeve pattern piece and it has almost disintegrated :S
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Oh I love it (not) when you have reached that point where you are just desperate to find a bit of paper, any bit of paper, substantial enough to stick a pin through :laughing:
BB
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I do like that fabric!! Very pretty. :thumb:
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Really lovely fabric.
Definitely good to have a favourite t shirt pattern to turn to.
I like New Look 6735. I bought a second copy of the pattern as it was getting a bit sad!
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Thanks for the tip @SewRuthieSews I like the way the t shirt is shaped on your pattern, something for my shopping list.
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The neckline on New Look 6735 is quite wide and open at the front which works well for me, but isn't to everyone's taste.
I have had some fabrics which stretched out when I pressed the neckline and were not great.
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Gorgeous colours in that fabric @Silver Rose, and one of my all time favourite patterns, so versatile. Which neckline will you do? For anyone looking for this pattern, for some reason it's been reissued as 8058.
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@Vezelay I am going to do the highest neckline, not so keen on v necks, it is a bright and summery fabric. Thanks for the info about the pattern number :thumb:
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Wow, beautiful fabric, nice choice! ♥️ Would be perfect for a t-shirt or a dress.
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I finished this a couple of weeks ago and forgot to post, no chance to get a photo taken being worn and too cold at the moment for modelling at the moment. I also made another one in blue and green jersey and used the twin needle for the first time with success except for the long time it took me to thread the needles manually.
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I forgot that Mimi my mannequin doesn't feel the cold so here are the rwo tops
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Here is the other one
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I really like both of those @Silver Rose. That pattern seems very useful and they both look good. :perfect10:
Lovely fabric for both of them. How much does it take for each one?
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I like both of those @Silver Rose . Idéal for spring/summer. Nice neat neckband finish.
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@realale about 1 and a quarter metres I think, so quick to make when the mojo is flagging a bit and I wanted some patterned tops to go with the cream linen skirt I made before Christmas.
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Both absolutely lovely, and will look great with a cream linen skirt. Fantastic pattern placement on the second one, too!
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Two great makes @Silver Rose - and with that M6886 shaping and neckline you can style them either as smart tops or casual tees depending on your mood. I have some leftover fabric from my postponed wedding guest dress earmarked for this so thanks for the prompt.
@realale can I get one out of less than a metre but obviously it depends on size and length.
@Lachica this pattern doesn't have a neckband, just a fold over and stitch. Some people add a neckband - I did for a scoop neck version I made - but for the high neckline like this it's not necessary. I think this way gives a nice finish - takes less time and fabric too. :)
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@Silver Rose those are really lovely.
Thank you so much for taking the time to take and share photos with us, I really appreciate it.
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That's good to know @Vezelay . Do you use a coverstitch?
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Very nice!
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Thanks @Acorn I was careful not to have a large butterfly in the centre of my bust !
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@Silver Rose I like both of them especially the butterfly one, i wish my mannequin looked that slim :laughing:
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Thanks @Diane, Mimi is a bit smaller in the waist than I am now, too many cakes and biscuits over Christmas :D but she is fine for my broad shoulders and bust which I have had difficulties with getting a good fit.
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That's good to know @Vezelay . Do you use a coverstitch?
@Lachica I do now. The pattern actually says to double fold the 5/8" and stitch a narrow hem which is unusual for jersey but mostly works fine for the higher neckline though some reviews complain it lets the lower one roll to the outside. I've not done the scoop neck for ages but the coverstitch might solve that issue.
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@Silver Rose they are two really lovely tops! Both will be perfect with your linen skirt!
Jessie
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Ooh lovely, @Silver Rose ! I do like your taste in fabrics :perfect10: xx
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I agree, both lovely fabrics and you are so neat too!
Making a note (in the note book I do not have) to get neater sewing done this year :laughing:
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Thank you @Bumblebuncher and @Nevis5, when i bought the blue and green jersey I planned to make a dress but I thought it too gaudy but it works as a top I think.
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Not gaudy but bright., :)
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Those are both lovely! I’m sure you will get lots of use out of them.
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Both are absolutely fab - just love your fabric choice. :thumb: