I finally found some time to sew today. Yes! I traced off Jalie 2804 in a size "S" and added 4 inches to the circumference of the hemline, tapering out from the seam line at the narrowest part of the waist to the hemline. The last time I made this, I cut out size "R", and it was a touch too small.
The watery tie-dye was found at
Marcy Tilton's website. I absolutely adore the colors, and I love the fact that it is a medium to light weight cotton/Lycra, if I remember correctly. It sure feels good on. I made view A with the 3/4 length sleeves. View A has a double layer lower bodice with gathered top layer. The neckline does not gape with this pattern. What an awesome feature!
I decided to serge all of my seams and used my coverstitch machine to hem the sleeves and bodice. This is the first of several grey pieces I have planned. My DH and I went out for a "day late" Valentine's dinner tonight. Yesterday was just way too busy to celebrate, what with soccer practice in one town and youth group for my oldest in another town. I would much rather have a relaxed dinner a day late, than to try to squeeze in a date night just because the calendar says Feb. 14th. This is what I wore tonight. Remember, I was going for relaxed! How was your Valentine's Day?
33 comments:
Your top fits like a dream. I have that pattern but have yet to try it. You've convinced me to try it as the gaping issue was the reason I havn't started it.
You look terrific in this top.I love the tie dye fabric, and your fit is excellent.
Cute top! It fits you well and the style is perfect for the dreamy, watery pattern on the fabric.
I think I have that pattern... may be time to dig it out and try it! I love your fabric. Our V Day, DH was busy and has been every night since. Hoping to get some relax time together this week-end.
What a fabulous fit. The colour is perfect against your skin tone too.
Jalie patterns are fabulous and your top is exceptional. Wonderful fabric and lovely fit. Such a versatile top for you.
Lovely fabric choice. Your top looks terrific - it is a great pattern, isn't it? The view with the ties looks like it would be cute too.
The fit is really great. I love this print on you and with your
Jeans. Cute.
Lovely top - it sure does look comfortable, and what a gem of a pattern it must be to not do the gaping trick! I've heard good things about Jalie... better add to my "to sew" list!
Pretty top and perfect fit. Also, the fabric is so pretty.
Perfect fit and love the tie-dye print.
That pattern is definitely a winner! Very flattering and RTW looking.
Lovely shirt. Nice pairing of fabric with pattern.
Love the top and the fit is perfect, might have to add this to my small Jalie collection.
My Valentine's date was sitting in a restaurant with a group of work colleagues all of us on a business trip........ soooooooooo romantic so I had to make do with a love you text instead.
it looks great! i love that style on you and the fabric is lovely.
I love all of this outfit, and you look so good in these colors. For Valentine's Day, we had steak and mashed potatoes and salad at home. yummy
That fabric! Gosh, it makes the shirt. It's beautiful.
Love how your tie-dye turned out.
Wow, what a great looking top. Interesting gathering feature on the lower section of the top. I like it!
. . .and then I spent then I spent the next 20 minutes getting lost in Marcy Tilton's web site looking for the watercolor dye and finding a need to rent her friend's Paris apartment.
Major distractions there.
can you direct me to the exact page for the watercolor dye?
thanks.
You look lovely. I love the fabric and you have done a great job with your Jalie top.
That is super cute! Great fabric choice too!
Such a gorgeous top! I need to try this pattern out- it looks great.
This looks fantastic!
LOVELY top, great fabric! Glad you reviewed this pattern, can't have enough T-shirts! Especially as pretty as this one!
Absolutely lovely pairing of fabric and pattern. I have this pattern in my collection and your version inspires me to dig it out and find some fabric to go with it.
Christiana
sewamusing.blogspot.com
That top looks great on you. I LOVE that fabric!
Great fit on the blouse and perfect colors for you. What a lovely, relaxed way to celebrate!
I love your top. It is very practical. I may just have to get this pattern!
This fabric is amazing!
I can't believe I missed your post on this gorgeous top!! This is really lovely!!
This turned out really nice - I love the colors in the tie dye. I just bought this pattern, so your lovely version inspires me to get it traced!
I like this! Yep its a winner! Looks great on you!
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