I thought I’d show you what happened to (some) of the polka dotted fabric I showed you last week.
{Polka dotted t-shirt in full length. Click to enlarge}
I made a very fast lose fitting kimono sleeved top from it. Fast project, very few seams. I finished the neckline with a self fabric ribbing, did the seams on my overlocker (that’s a serger to you guys in the USA) and did the stitching along the neckline and at the hems with a simple zigzag stitch (2.5mm long and 3 mm wide).
It was a fun sewing experience, as I loved working with the fabric (a thin and very drapey viscose (rayon) jersey), and smiled every time I looked at the dots.
The remains of the fabric will probably become underwear (I have a bikini pattern to try out) and a dress for my friends daughter…
It’s still cold here, though, so I have to wear it layered up. I wore it today with skinny jeans, flat boots (I had school yard duty today) and an oversized long grey cardigan:
{Still winter, so wearing this very "spring-ish" top with cardigan and boots}
Today’s funny comment: When I walked into my fifth grade class, one of the students called out : “I’m seeing dots in front of my eyes” :-)
Obligatory Parting Pic – from the garden today:
{Chickens were out running the garden this week-end and enjoying new greens}
The top looks fabulous!
Thank you, Ruth! I do love it – and I’m sorry it had to go in the washing machine this morning. I’ll have to find some more dotted jersey to make more.
The top turned out great, Maria! Nice to see it made up. Got to lay my hands on some of that fabric before it’s gone :)
Thank you! Yes, go get some of that fabric, or I’ll end up with an entire wardrobe of blue dotted t-shirts :-)