I'm feeling well and truly inspired with my sewing at the moment, which is a huge change from where I was just over a week ago. I even feel a planning blog post soon, as I need to address my Spring and school holidays sewing plans. This weekend I have spent a little time in my sewing cave, knocking up a couple of new tops.
First to show today is a
Valerie Top.
I first made
this pattern early last year and I love the finished top. Unfortunately it doesn't get too much wear due to the delicate fabric and the fact that one of the colours ran a little after the first wash.
Like last time, I took this tank in a little under the arms. I really love the style of this top, with the higher neckline and cut away arms. It's just a simple, basic wardrobe staple. The fabric, a vibrant rayon, is also from Tessuti. I picked it up in Melbourne when I was there with my hubby last year.
My second top is an impulse make. I headed to Spotty on the weekend to buy sheer curtains and couldn't help but stop to browse at the dress making fabric. One of the benefits of avoiding fabric shopping for a while is that when you finally do, there are plenty of new fabrics to tempt you. Even though I am supposed to be on a fabric diet, a decision that came about when I was folding my stash, I couldn't help but slip a couple of pieces in with the curtains.
This stretch sateen was on sale. The photos don't do it justice. It is a deep inky navy, peach and neon yellow. It reminds me of the style of print fabric you'd see at Gorman right??
The pattern is a self drafted Valerie and Tiny Pocket tank mash up. I love the higher neckline and swingyness of the Valerie, but wanted the dart and hemline from the Tiny Pocket Tank. I'm really pleased with the end results. I love the simple shape and the fit. I envisage more of these for Spring.
Tis all for now. I have an incredibly busy week this week. I hope I survive!
Love your simple easy-wear tops, I'm sure they will get a lot of wear. Like you I'm feeling inspired lately, must be the sewing version of spring cleaning!
ReplyDeleteMy week is also frightening. I thought writing a list of all the things we had to do & places to be might calm me down... instead I freaked out! LOL good luck with yours x
Love them both. The fabric is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou've totally inspired me - I have a length of rayon in that colour. I think I might have to copy you! Love the Gorman-esque shirt too.
ReplyDeleteOh I saw that fabric yesterday at Spotty - I was so tempted! But I had to be strong and left it behind. Looks fantastic in that simple shape. It'd be great in a shift dress too. Oh now I have non-buyers remorse!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric! I couldn't leave it behind either and will hopefully squeeze a dress and a copycat top out of mine!!
ReplyDeleteBoth tops look great, sometimes a simple make or two is all it needs to get the inspiration back again.
ReplyDeleteThey are great tops and your pattern mash up worked beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHow do you think the Valerie pattern would work in a silk gorgette?
Gorgette would be lovely, if you can handle it under your machine. :)
ReplyDeleteThat Valerie top looks amazing on you! Love it to bits. Would you like to share some of your new-found sewing enthusiasm? Mine is flagging with all the lovely weekend weather we've been having!
ReplyDeleteMy husband has been working weekends, and it's too hard taking three kids out for long adventures on the weekend by myself. Have fun at frocktails this weekend! Wish I could be there.
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely tops! The bottom one is an interesting combination!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad to hear you're inspired again! Inspiration always returns with a bang, doesn't it?! Sometimes I can think of NOTHING so sew, even with a million patterns & massive fabric stash and at other times there's just not enough hours in the day or space on the table to get everything done!
ReplyDeleteValerie is a great looking pattern, I don't remember it having such cute details but I'll have to keep it in mind. Love your pink version :)