I'm So Baised...

I made this pattern yesterday:

From this incredibly cool material:

That I purchased for $3.00 in the remnant bin at Hobby Lobby. 2 2/3 yd. for $3 is a great deal in anyone's book. :::Grin:::

I'm "biased" because I like this pattern much better than the plain tank I showed you yesterday. This has a bias binding for the armscye that really fits well and gives the armhole...well....give! I'm almost finished with it, I just need to do a couple more seams. I wanted it to fit with ease so I made a size larger than I am and I need to tweak it just a bit. I need to rip the side seams and add a little shaping so it doesn't look so boxy. Then I'll do the hem and add a couple of side slits since I love me some hip room. :::wink:::

I'll show it off tomorrow. :)

I made this yesterday -

And I would have a tea cozy to match, except that I've been sidetracked by this:

I'm hooked on the series. It's smart, fast-paced, sexy and well-written. I'm liking this book so much it's hard for me to put down and that tells you something. :) It's the "Rachel Morgan" series and the first book is Dead Witch Walking. For A Few Demons More is the 5th in the series.

Long may she write. ::Grin:::

I wanted to show you this, another remnant I picked up. Wouldn't it be perfect with that striped button?

I really, really wanted to make that crossover blouse with this and use the button as a decoration on the side but alas, there's only 2 yd., just about 1/4 yd. short. But now that I have it in my head, I'll have to find something to make with it!

Tomorrow: Aquarium pics, blouse pics & tea cozy pics. The excitement just keeps building around here. ::wink:::

Comments

[deneen]

I can't wait to see that tank-I prefer the bias cut also.

[Leisel]

Don't feel bad about not having enough of the stripey material to make a tank to go with the button... I think they match TOO well, and the fantastic button would be lost on the material.

[Margaret]

You go girl!!!

[jillian]

At the rate you're going, you'll have a new wardrobe for summer! Thanks for the tip on the Harrison book. I've read a bajillion Laurell K Hamilton novels, but haven't tried Harrison. I just finished the first Southern Vampire Novel by Charlaine Harris. I liked it alot - enough I'm going to read more in the series. Not as dark and sexy (but some of that) but more sarcastic and humorous, which was great. Good light/beach reading.

[Andrea]

That polka-dot button looks great with the striped fabric too. :)

[Tiffany]

Thanks for reminding me that the new Harrison book was out! Charlaine Harris is great also.

[michelle]

Nice! Ok, so can you share the pattern number? I really like the top, and I bet your fabric looks cool....

Thanks!

[Angie]

I have the number four in the series on my to read pile. I'm glad number five is out as well. I've enjoyed the series so far. Very cute top!