Well, I suppose thinking about the market gave me a spurt of sewing mojo (which has been lacking due to my increased yard/garden work).
I was in need of some new one seam slacks. I really wore the two pair in neutral colors and that I had made last year of the year before so a new pair was warranted. So, stash shopping I went. Found some linen blend in a beige/tan color. Those sewed up in no time yesterday. Then I went stash diving for something to match. I had a couple of fabric pieces that would have worked, but I wanted something bright-----thus, I pulled this cotton batik out that has been in the stash probably 10 years.
I purchased it at Thomas Sewing Center in Mesquite, Texas at one of their "Sewing in July" programs. I purchased 3 pieces at that time.
I decided on the Louise Cutting Heart's a Flutter pattern that I've sewn about 3 or 4 times already.
Here's how I used the pattern of the fabric:
front:
This is a TNT for me now. I just cut and sew. Well, the one seam pattern is also a TNT for that matter. So quick and easy. Gotta love it!
Anyhow, here's the outfit. Sorry the photo is not so good. I had to lighten the photo and the colors of the top are pretty accurate, but the slacks are really more tan than the photo shows.
The garden is doing well. I'm beginning to get a few items of "produce." Some green, banana peppers and cucumbers. I'm so looking forward to the tomatoes turning red!
This iris was one of my favorites this year. Of course, by now it's long gone!
Oh good-love your top! I wish I was into gardening and could make my yard beautiful, but unfortunately, I hate the heat, the bugs and the dirt! So, my gardening is minimal, at best. I'm envious of my green-thumbed friends!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow the fabric for that shirt is FANTASTIC!!! So pretty! I love the way you used the print.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking top! Love the fabric
ReplyDeleteLovely! I'm curious--how long was the batik piece before you cut it. I think I have a similar piece that was woven to the a sarong/pareo. Your blouse has given me great ideas! Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteRose in SV
The outfit looks so nice and cool and comfy. I keep saying I will order that top. I ordered the one seam pattern and booklets so I need to work on getting it to tnt status. I made some one seam pj muslins from burda 3216 a couple of years ago and wore them out even though the fit needed work. Nice to see you finding time to sew-have fun at your MP outing. mssewcrazy
ReplyDeleteI have just made my first Hearts A Flutter tank top and the arm holes are very deep - too deep to wear. Did you have that problem with any of your versions? I've taken it all apart and relaid it on the pattern tissue and it looks fine, so I'm looking for clues. Your garments are lovely, BTW.
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