I know I said I don't like to sew for myself, but I've decided (once again) that sometimes what I really want I just can't buy or I can't buy with the money I have to spend. So I purchased some fabric to make a few simple fall/winter tops to wear with cardigans. I'll probably use my own pattern and change a few features on them. I'm leaning towards using the
Phoebe top pattern and making it a pullover and adding long sleeves. I might also make a back opening version. We'll see. The top three fabrics are the ones I've chosen and perhaps a woven plaid. And maybe I will make a few to sell in the shop. Do let me know if you are interested in something like this. I will share pictures when they're made (hoping I'll find time after work to sew!)
{p.s. thank you all so much for your comments on my boot dilemma! i had already pretty much decided on the bean boots because they are way more practical than the canvas riding boots. and i know i would be much happier if i waited to get a pair of riding boots all in leather as i have a feeling the canvas would get dirty after a few wears. i'll let you know when i get the bean boots and how i like them. i'm going to wait a bit, since i don't actually need them until we get some snow on the ground.}
I hardly ever post comments, but I'm an avid reader and admirer of your work. I'll be looking forward to your new clothes! :) It's always kind of nice to make something for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see these - and good choice on the boots for practicality + Style. I have to say that I really admire your aesthetic of simplicity and really, really wish you'd put up a house tour :)
ReplyDelete... And now I'm motivated to make a blouse.
i love the idea of good simple tops (they're always at the top of my list & also hard to find). my dream top has a slight scoop or boatneck, easy shape, elbow sleeves, in a soft cotton. a variation of the dream has a large-sized keyhole in the back that closes with a beautiful button at the neckline.
ReplyDeletebut alas, no sewing skills here ~ the second fabric is especially nice!
Please do share where you found those pretty fabrics!
ReplyDeleteIt can be so hard to find affordable, natural-fibered, pretty cloth.
I love your taste in everything! Particularly prints... :)
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics! Wherever did you find them? They'll make splendid fall tops... looking forward to seeing them finished!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful autumny palette. I'm sure they will turn out looking awesome, that rolled peter pan collar really makes the shirt special. I used to really like sewing for myself, but ever since I opened my Etsy shop, I hardly ever sew something for private use (just samples). I feel a bit guilty about "wasting" my time somehow.
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy for these fabrics - most especially the middle one (I can't resist dark colours!)
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