Mags and I got together for some sewing fun on Saturday and had a surprising role-reversal, in which she worked on a detailed wrap-dress and I whipped out two shirts (and a muslin for some pants, which need a lot of work), one of which ended up as a pajama top because the fabric was crummy, and then there's this one:
The Little Folks voile was the perfect weight and drape for this top. The pattern is the Colette patterns freebie, Sorbetto, which has been making the sewing blog rounds for good reason, as it's quick, easy, and flattering.
A few pattern notes:
- With some careful cutting, I got this out of less than a yard of 54" fabric near the top end of the size range.
- I added about 2 inches to the hem when I cut it out
- Like others have mentioned, the bust dart could probably be 1/2 inch lower.
I think this pattern would look great in a silky solid too. Pretty much anything drapey will work well.
In other ice-cream related news that I'm mostly posting about for my brother, at Maggie's instistance I grabbed a Blizzard at the local Dairy Queen (DQ) this weekend (and supported a local dog rescue).
For the first time in 15 years.
I've avoided DQ's for the the past decade and half due to a overload on an extended roadtrip through the heartlands with my Grandparents at age 12.
So how was the break fast Blizzard? Not bad. Not great. But not bad.
Just don't make me get the "Hot Eats" ;)