Yes, as I said before, November has been the month for tops. I don't know how this happened as I certainly did not plan it to be this way. I guess it's just that I love knit fabrics and I had accumulated quite a few pieces and also because I just love going to the closet in the morning being able to pull out something that does not need ironing. I also love the way being able to wear something just a little different makes me feel, even thought it's just a top. Ahhh the simple things of life. Making tops is quick and simple - somewhat like instant gratification which I did need after making so many things that were time consuming. So although I didn't get to do a whole lot of sewing this past week, I did complete another wrap or tie jacket with another matching turtle neck top made from Vogue 8305 and Kwik Sew 2740.
I'm not absolutely sure that I am satisfied with my fabric choice here. I knew I wanted something knit and something red, but this fabric is a little shiny for my taste. Oh I will wear it, but I'm just having second thoughts about my fabric choice - which I'm sure is something we all of us go through from time to time. A should a, would a, could a type thing.
Last Saturday I woke up with some energy (which has been eluding me lately) and I was motivated to cut out 5 garments (all tops). This week I was thinking, "that I must have been out of my mind" to do that. I was afraid that in cutting out so many pieces at one time some of them might become UFO's. I have managed to sew up three of the garments - which is think is pretty good. So I've only got two more to go before all 5 garments are completed - what a marathon! So after finishing this post it's back to the machine to change my thread colors and knock out the remaining two tops...
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Another winner! Red will be a great color for the Christmas season. I think cutting out all those tops "and" sewing them up is a great idea. You have done really well :)
ReplyDeleteI think everyone should have one or two red pieces. I think the color will look good on you.
ReplyDeleteNice top, Faye! And I think that after a month of making new tops you have probably added a lot of flexibility to your wardrobe!!! I can see how easily it must be to get dressed in the morning.
ReplyDeleteYou have done well with your tops!! I NEED to add a couple more to my wardrobe...well not need but want lol
ReplyDeleteThis set is so elegant.You are so motivated.
ReplyDeleteI love the red top and all the other tops you have made, I really need to make some tops and while visiting my Father I purchased several knit fabrics that I hope to turn into tops soon. I have the Vogue 1020 and I made the top and I'm not crazy about it but I love your jacket I just might have to give that pattern a second chance.
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