Monday, July 16, 2012

summer walk


i've been sewing quite a lot this summer, and i thought i would start sharing some of my finished projects. (thanks for the interest to those who have asked!)

so, here is my new blue top,


here is mike with a happy fig,

and here is me with a gnat flying  into my face.
i used this pattern, with a couple of changes.  (leaving out the puffs on the sleeves, and making a gathered skirt instead of the one in the pattern)
i've made a few different versions of this guy.  i also love it as a dress, with short sleeves or sleeveless, and with or without the collar. oh so many options.

12 comments:

  1. So sweet! I love the collar!

    Summer walks.. so nice! When I saw the title I thought of Anne and Diana and their rambles in the woods. Every time I read those books I want to take walks like them. :)

    Genevieve

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  2. Aw...so sweet!

    You look lovely.
    And your pup looks so very well loved.

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  3. this is so cute! you are inspiring me to start sewing again

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  4. You look so pretty!! I love that blue color + the pretty peter pan collar!! PS Your pup is SO darling!!

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  5. You look like you came straight out of a fairytale with those red lips and blue top!

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  6. The top is adorable, I love the blue color you chose too!

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  7. SO cute! I am so glad you shared this. I have been looking for a non vintage pattern like that for quite some time but I've never looked at any Burda patterns!!! I have piles of fabric waiting to fulfill their destiny.

    So many possibilites. I also want to start making alot of high waisted full skirts with a banded waist. So cute with colored tights and flats

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  8. What a gorgeous colour you chose! I adore it! Especially with your hair and skin tone! Perfect! ;) I have been loving sewing too! I look forwards to seeing more of your wee creations! :) Have a lovely week pretty lady! :) Zoë x

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  9. How cute! I hope you will share more of your sewing projects in the future!

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  10. I absolutely love the top! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing the pattern, I've been looking for one that fits the type of dresses I want to sew for myself! I bought it the other day and can't wait to get started. And I look forward to more of your beautiful work (: Your blog has always amazed me. Have a great day hun!

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  11. Ok...so after I saw this top I went and bought the pattern. And i am making it right now out of white crushed velvet :) Question... How did you go about taking the gathers out of the sleeve? Did you fold the pattern to exclude them and cut around it that way? Thanks!

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