She's done except for the buttons and buttonholes. I thought SURELY I'd find some appropriate black buttons in the stash, but the ones I liked were too big for this blouse. So, tomorrow I take the car in for service and I will be close to Hancocks and Joanns, so I'll stop by to see if I can find the "right" buttons.
The facing on this little jewel gave me some fits. It is basically a lining--they have you cut the two front pieces four times, thus giving you a lining rather than a facing. Once sewn to the center front, they have you hand sew to the shoulder seam and the side seam. Keeping that piece in it's 'approprate' place(s) so as to have it fit smoothly was a real chore for me. I'm sure my mouth was in all kinds of contortions while I was sewing this standing at the ironing board. I'm still not sure if it is really flat, but it will get worn just the same.
As you can see Saphroni wearing it, it needs a good press.
Before this one got to its current stage, I got sidetracked (as is not unusual for me) and made sis a sleep tank. I think I mentioned earlier that she had a favorite that was just worn out. Here's what she got:
Close-up of the picot elastic I used to finish neckline and armholes.
THEN, I got this idea to make a tote bag for the lady who owns Curves. She’s a real sweetheart and appreciates handmade gifts. So I will deliver this to her on Friday (in keeping with the Curves theme – it’s a Loralie design—one of the exercise ladies—isn’t she cute?).
Linda, your top is coming along nicely. I hope you find some great buttons to finish it. Lucky DSis. I really like the sleeping tank.
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I really like the sleep tank. Was this a pattern or just copied from her favorite that was worn out? It looks like a cool and easy sleep thing to make. mssewcrazy
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