Cowl neck seems to be so in this season, and are everywhere I look. So of course I had to have one similar to the one in my post below..
With the use of Burda 7519 - I sort of fiddled here and there to get what I wanted. I'll also be using the free Cowl neck with lower band made by Hot Patterns available from www.fabric.com to make another at some stage.
I gathered the shoulders, and also the lower side seams to give it that slightly gathered look, and I love it, plus get loads of compliments on it.
I added 2" onto the center front, as I was worried it would be too tight - but now the cowl is huge and if I wear it without a top underneath, I'm more than flaunting it!
The fabric would have to be my favourite. It took me a long time (MONTHS) to figure out what it said. It wasn't until I draped it on myself in front of the mirror one day that I figured it out. Here is a photo of me standing in the mirror.
I bought it while on my Auckland trip, from Arthur Toyes - if anyone sees any more there, I'd love a metre or 2 to make some togs!!!!
Great fabric and the top looks good too!
ReplyDeleteVery cool fabric. Cute top!
ReplyDeletenawwwwwww the last photo you look super cute!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! Love the last pic :)
ReplyDeleteHi Emma, great top, its looks fabulous on you. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThere is a listing on TM I thought you might be interested in (I've lost your email addy).
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Crafts/Sewing/Patterns/Other/auction-326834835.htm
These books are excellent and usually sell for much more than that. I bought two off her earlier today, one is for a friend, and I think it will make a very handy addition to my sewing library.
I suspect the only reason this hasnt already been snapped up is she isnt using the proper title or listing the author.
There is a newer addition available, but from what I understand there is very little difference between this edition and the newer one.
I think the seller is a sewing teacher. She seems to be relisting them each time one sells, but I have no idea how many she has.
Vicki
Ohhh. Thanks Vicki!!!!! I'll go check that out. Haven;t seen them before, so will be interesting, will do a bit of googling. I've had my Readers Digest Bible(aka complete guide to sewing) out a few times today.. It's such a wonderful book. I managed to get the latest edition, it's never far from my reach lol.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you're still around :)