IT'S TIME TO GO OVER THE TOP...
....Yes, it's that time again, when the season seems to change overnight, along with my wardrobe needs. I had to fore go the Fall Month of Tops Challenge because I was heavily involved with the famed Lady Grey Coat. Now I find myself more wanting and needing new tops to spice up my spring/summer wardrobe.
I'm sure, like me, all you sewists already have lots of sewing plans lined up. And those plans more than likely include adding some nice new top/blouse designs, maybe
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All line drawings borrowed from leko-mail.net
So I proclaim the first 15 days of April an official OVER THE TOP CHALLENGE. It's a simple sew-a-long challenge that will last only 15 days - leaving us lots of time for other sewing projects:
•Choose your fabrics;
•Choose your top or blouse patterns; add a new twist to a TNT pattern, refashion, or maybe even self draft a new design.
•No quotas;
•No limits;
•and by April 15th we'll all have more expanded wardrobe options. So come on, it's simple to join in on the fun:
- COMMENT your interest on this post by Thursday, March 31st.
- INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS in your comment (ex: kathy at yahoo d0t com) so I will be able to add you as a author on the new OVER THE TOP CHALLENGE BLOG.
I'm looking forward sharing, and seeing your Over The Top spring/summer creations. Remember to add you email address. It's a win, win situation.....
BOOKS ACQUIRED
- Pants Sewing Guide
- Denim Revolution
- Pants for Real People
- Jackets for Real Peopls
- Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring - Palmer & Pletsch - Gifted
- The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook
- Ribbon Crafts
- Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers
- Successful Serging
- Making Trousers for Men and Women
- Couture Sewing Techniques
- Singer - Perfect Plus
- Cool Couture
- Couture, The Fine Art of Sewing
- Singer Sewing Reference Library - Tailoring - GIFTED
- The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns - Creative Publishing International
- Fit for Real People
- DK-The Complete Book of Sewing
34 comments:
I'd like to participate. j.hamb@sbcglobal.net
Okay Faye, last year I signed up and got sick/pregnant. This year I WILL make new tops.
I've got myself committed to the RTW jacket sew a long, and I have a family vacation at Easter, but I would still like to make some tops! I just might manage to sneak one or two in :-)
You and I are on the same wave length on needing to make tops. Include me in this;
lwl1951atgmaildotcom.
I need more tops. PMB has a new program for drafting knit patterns that I've been trying to learn so this is perfect timing.
samtowanda@msn.com
Add me to the list. I don't have nearly enough blouses.
slspearth@gmail.com
Count me in!! I've been away from blogging for a minute.(Salon reorganizing issues,lol) But, I am ready to add some new tops to my work wardrobe.
Oh so tempting... and I am kind of in a post Lady Grey rut with my sewing... hmmm... ok, I have to think this through and look through my pattern stash.
Ooo.. please count me in.. I've totally been planning some tops! Thanks for putting this together!
ang[dot]m[dot]so[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm going on vacation for a few weeks so won't be able to play along, but I'll be keeping an eye on the fun!
Please count me in. I've already started a self-imposed "Topapalooza", so this sew-a-long is right on time.
rwdw_95(at)yahoo(dot)com
In like Flynn lol. mun3@yahoo.com
Count me in! I'd love to do this.
Sorry - lransford[at]gmail[dot]com
I really want to do this but i'm feeling so overwhelmed by responsibilities these days. Can I be a maybe for a few days while I try to figure out the logistics? It's a terrific idea - and a great, compact time frame and garment.
Oooh! I'm slated for sewing bottoms (plenty of tops right now) but I look forward to seeing the ruffly fun that will come from this challenge!
Hi, I would love to join in. I need some new tops for the spring and summer. I've been working on a few this week, but I could use some inspiration! I'm at san12why12(at)aol(dot)com.
Thanx Ms.Faye!
mz.choize(at)gmail(dot)com
Alright Faye. I'm going to give this another shot.
creativediva728 at yahoo dot com
Angela
You know I'm in...lol
sheila457 at msn dot com. Thanks.
I was on the fence about this, but the timing is right, and what with all those top patterns I won from you... well, it was kind of a no brainer. I love that line drawing of the halter-ish top as well. OK, here ya go...
ellenbehm at gmail dot com
That first top is one of the hottest designs at Macy's-you'll be right in style with that one. Thinking I'd like to make a couple for myself.
Ohhhh Ms. Faye, I'm one of those with a lot of sewing challenges on my plate right now, but I'm sure I can get at least one in by April 15...count me in!!! onesimpleinspiration(at)yahoo(dot)com
What a fun idea and I LOVE your line drawing inspirations. Alas, I will be plugging away at rain gear so no top sew-a-long for me. :(
ponybalony@yahoo.com
I'm in! I love tops that fit me properly, and I cannot find them in stores, so I'll have to fire up the machine.
Hey Faye, I deleted the comment with my email address, but I am still in!
I'm in! I'll email you my address. =)
I'd enjoy this. Who doesn't need more tops? marjiemcdonald< gmailcom
Oh WOW! I was just thinking that I need to make some new tops. I'm in. jscogdell at gmail dot com.
I would like to participate, is it possible
(froufroumania from France)
oups, I am sorry, i have forgotten my email luneau.p@hotmail.fr
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