I wanted to share my fabric purchase from G-Street Fabrics. I was looking for some colorful lightweight fabrics for summer. I had a hard time looking beyond the black and white fabrics I saw in the store. There was a lot...cotton sateen, jersey knits, lycra knits, polyester microfiber, etc. When I got past the black and white colors (and walked up and down the tables), nothing jumped out at me to say "take me home with you".
I did manage to find some wonderful pieces and in the back of my head, I was actually planning for a "mental" SWAP (sewing with a plan). Working from left to right: you guessed it...a black and white poly print that I hope to make in a Vogue surplice/wrap top. Next, is a wonderful black cotton/rayon that is soooo soft and would make a lovely skirt. The next one is a raspberry and black brocade evening fabric. It was an end piece and I think I have enough to make a sleeveless princess seam top with buttons down the back. The last piece on the right is a gorgeous raspberry poly fabric with a floral print (tone on tone) that looks great on both sides. I kept thinking of a jacket using the base color (shown in the picture) and using the reverse of the fabric for the collar. Yes, my mind was working overtime while shopping.
I did end up with a summer fabric. I found this gorgeous Donna Karan taupe and white linen. When I touched this fabric, I immediately fell in love with it. It's so soft. It's also machine washable. I could not pass this up. This might end up as my 4th version for another Butterick 5223 top.
Speaking of Butterick 5223, I also wanted to share with you the fabrics I am using for my next versions. My second version is this bright colored cotton pique fabric. All I have to do is finish the buttonholes and I will be posting this on PR.
And my third version, is a colorful cotton fabric...much lighter than what is suggested on the pattern. I am getting ready to stitch the pleats and I think this fabric will work. So for now, this pattern will be considered a top and not a jacket.
What can I say? I can't stay away from fabric that has black in it.
No comments:
Post a Comment