I had some material which I had bought for crafting, however the piece was 5 meters long and there is plenty for crafting as well as making a top for myself. I was going to down load a pattern from the internet, however I decided to check out the new haberdashery department at John Lewis and found myself perusing the dress making patterns. £5.95 later and I had my pattern. I chose a fairly easy one. I wanted to ease back into dress making.
It didn't take too long to cut out the fabric,and it didn't take too long to sew everything together. I completed the project over several days, but I'm sure it would have taken an afternoon from start to finish.
I decided to do French seams as it hides all the raw edges.
A close up on the button detail and front gathering.
I enjoyed my revisit to dress making so much, I might just do some more.... when I have time that it!
Sarah xx
That's beautiful! I've just bought a couple of Tops from M&S a very similar shape to those. Wish I was better at making clothes I could have saved myself a few quid! xx
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely - the fabric is really pretty. Looks very professional.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super top... now all we need is the Summer to come so you can wear it :)
ReplyDeletevery pretty I love dressmaking just never find the time looking forward to seeing your next project xx
ReplyDeleteThe material is lovely and its a vety pretty
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Handmade Monday! I love your top, very summery and pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be able to sew my own clothing, but I'm very bad at sewing in straight lines with a machine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the fabric.
ReplyDeletewhat fun! you are clever putting this together as i know it is harder than it looks - you obviously haven't lost the knack! x
ReplyDeleteThe material you have used is very pretty and the top looks as if you had bought. I hope you get a lot of pleasure from wearing it.:)
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty and it looks like a professional finish. You obviously haven't lost your knack for dressmaking. Ali x
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty. I bet you will go on to make some more!
ReplyDeleteIt's so preeeettty!! It looks so professional - I know it sounds a cliche but I can't believe you made that!
ReplyDeleteI love this and might have to give it a go myself!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I also used to do a lot of dress-making and really enjoyed it (made my wedding dress too). I do like your top and am sure you have been re-bitten by the dress-making bug. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI made my bridesmaid dresses 20 years ago and never made an item of clothing since so hats off to you for doing it and what a lovely top it is. Well done you
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous - a very clever lady! I now know what French seams are so appreciate the extra effort you took! Lovely fabric too! Have a goos week. Jo x
ReplyDeletesuch pretty fabric, I wish I could make stuff like that
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