...whenever I plan a concentrated weekend of sewing - it always starts on Friday evening. As a matter of fact, this past Friday I had planned an all nighter because after all it's been quite a while since I've pulled one of those. My plans were postponed just a little by one of our extreme Georgia Summer thunderstorms. You know it had to be a bad one if I felt unsafe sitting at my sewing machine that's stationed in front of a window. I finally just gave in and went to bed.
I did get a chance to finish my second pair of bell bottom pants on Saturday. I had cut them out on Tuesday; marked on Wednesday, installed the front fly zipper (went in perfectly without a hitch - LOVE WHEN THAT HAPPENS), and stitched in the pocket lining on Thursday. It would have been so easy to finish them on Friday, but oh well. I love my navy bells that I made during my pants marathon back May so much that I thought I also needed a red pair. I will show a picture later this week.
Weekend sewing plans included another rendition of the Vogue 1282 top.
I've worn the wearable muslin of this top repeatedly this summer and felt that I definitely needed a black version because it's such a great top.
I found this black ITY knit at Hancock Fabrics and though was a little pricey, thank goodness for 50% off coupons that make having some of the fabrics I want possible. This top will make a great addition to my closet, and although sleeveless will be worn with a jacket in fall/winter.
All and all I count this weekend quite productive even with the postponement due to the storm. Maybe it was best that I didn't pull an all nighter, guess I just needed to get my rest...
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Glad you had a productive weekend. I love that black draped neck top!
ReplyDeleteNot much you can do about a storm, except what you did:). That black top is stunning - you could even layer it.
ReplyDeleteGreat top! I love this kind of necklines. I will make some more for sure as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Faye! I love that top. I made my pink version last year and although I´m not a fan of drapes hanging on my front :) I admit I wear it often. Maybe I should try a black version like yours!
ReplyDeleteLove your top, Faye. Can't wait to see your new pants.
ReplyDeleteGreat top! It's so versatile in black, it will go with everything. Would love to see it with your new red pants.
ReplyDeletegreat pattern, the top is beautiful! something always seems to happen when I'm on a sewing roll too lol!
ReplyDeleteHelen
I read "all nighter" and my eyebrows went through the ceiling! For me that means I sleep the next day so I've little to gain with that schedule these days. So, even though I'm scared to death when I see bad GA storms go through your area, I think God had you right in the palm of His Hand. Now you know I keep an eye out on you! Looking forward to seeing your red bells and new rendition of the Vogue top
ReplyDeleteYou'll get a lot of wear out of this one! TFS
ReplyDeleteDon't you love it when you find a pants pattern that really fits and flatters? I love that top. I want to make that style soon.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to make that one up for so long. You will definitely get a lot of wear out of it.
ReplyDeleteI love your new top & can't wait to see your new red pants.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely top! You are making me want to sew up some bell bottoms...red at that! Sounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteNice! This is a fabulous basic. I think I might have to pick up this pattern sometime too :)
ReplyDeleteYou know I like this top. Versatile and stylish.
ReplyDeleteGreat top and I know it will look good with those new red pants!
ReplyDeleteFabulous top. I usually get my muslins from www.organiccottonplus.com, but I'll check out your sources too.
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