Just Sew It

Well, I finished the top and it turned out absolutely fantastic!

This top went together like peas and carrots. No flaws in the pattern whatsoever. I tissue fitted before I cut and added 4 cm to the length as I find most tops to be short for me. I have a longer body than the norm. I find this to be a problem in ready-to-wear. My tummy tends to poke out. I used a linen with a bit of stretch in it. I didn’t realize that there was stretch in it until I began sewing. Oh well, the fabric was perfect for this project. On the neckline and arms I used piping instead of bias binding. To make the piping, I cut some of the pant’s fabric on the bias and then made my piping. Would you believe I couldn’t find any cording for my piping. I had to use a suede like yarn. Good ole Fabricland failed me again and Walmart didn’t have any either. I really didn’t feel like driving all around the city so I substituted with yarn. It worked. On the hem, I did a different finish instead of the regular fold and stitch that you see in ready to wear. I finished my hem off with a three thread seam. I put a pearl cotton in the upper looper and it worked beautifully. I love using different threads in my serger for unique effects on hems, etc.

This top fits very very well on me. I’m impressed. I will definitely make this baby again.

Now as for the shorts I made the longer version. They don’t look good. They look dumpy. No I didn’t take a picture because they are in the garbage. Another wadder. The pattern was fine. No flaws. They just didn’t look good on me. Personally, I really like Burda pants. I find that they have a very nice fit.

What’s next?? The Amy Butler Madison bag. I’m waiting for my interfacing. I’m going to post detailed instructions on how I do it. If I can help you that would be great or if I mess up you can give me your suggestions. I am going to give my all because this bag is costing me a lot.

Mental note to self: Keep costs down.