Project Sewn has started and it's already on its third week. I had plans to sew along with every theme, but again, I was wanting more than I could eventually handle. I am happy I made it this week though, and hopefully I'm still on time to try to sew along the last week too.
This week's theme is If the Show Fits, which means we were suppoused to grab a pair of our favourite shoes (any kind of) and sew a garment based/inspired on it. I have so many shoes that I just love... But I haven't been wearing them for a while. I've been using a pair of brown boots to exaustion lately, they fit with most of my clothes and they're so easy to put on and comfortable too.
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| sorry for the blurry photos, most of my photos came wrong and I couldn't re-do them all over again. |
I was also suppoused to test MamaNene's newest pattern The Plaid Sheer Top last month, but because I was feeling ill and with the baby sickness I totally failed her and missed the test. I promised I would still make it and here it is. I used a piece of a heavy wool fabric I had left from the Winter Love Flowers outfit I made my daughter back in 2012 - I'm so terrible sad that it doesn't fit her anymore, it has been one of my favourites ever since.
Because it's winter here, I needed something cozy and warm to keep me satisfied (once I am the most sensible person to cold weather on earth!), and that's why I chose this fabric. I didn't like that it gives the top such a hard look/touch, and that it is so hard to iron. But at least, I did something for me, crossed another fabric out of my stash (only small scraps were left) and it has space for my growing belly. Also it was such a quick sew, I might have to try a spring version with a light fabric later.
It looks good! I get you on the bit about feeling the cold! I have so many layers I can hardly sew.
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Sandy in the UK
I like the structure the wool adds to the pattern. You can really see the design. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jordan. I liked the other testers versions better, the ones made out of thin fabric. But it works for me, will keep me warm.
DeleteConfortável e quentinha como se quer !!! Fica-te lindamente ;o)
ReplyDeleteA parte do quentinha é a minha preferida, quanto ao ficar-me lindamente ainda me tenho que habituar, achei estranho... hehehe
DeleteCute! Love your version of Sheer Plaid Top! It goes perfect with your shoes :)
ReplyDeletethank you Shino.
DeleteLove the top, goes perfectly with the shoes!
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable in it! I love that belly:)
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks lovely and warm! And I love those boots too - great choice!
ReplyDeleteThanks! These boots have been my favourite for the winter... and they are so comfy!
DeleteBeautiful! I was curious as to how it would turn out with heavier fabric, I love it! And look at your adorable little baby bump! So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteSorry Magda... I completely forgot about your Top post... can you forgive me?
ReplyDeleteI am really pleased to see it looks really good on you, also in thick wool! I'm thinking about sewing one like this for me too...
Thanks for sewing it!
Hugs from Italy,
MammaNene @ SergerPepper.com
there's nothing to apologise for. =D thanks for your comment. I'm still getting used to it, in the other hand I need to try it on a lighter fabric. =D
DeleteI'm linking to your post today, I've sewn a wool colorblocked version :D
DeleteThanks for linking. Loved your latest one. =D
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