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:::
I can't wait to see that tank-I prefer the bias cut also.
Posted by: deneen | March 30, 2007 at 07:19 AM
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.
Posted by: Leisel | March 30, 2007 at 08:22 AM
You go girl!!!
Posted by: Margaret | March 30, 2007 at 08:32 AM
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.
Posted by: jillian | March 30, 2007 at 09:11 AM
That polka-dot button looks great with the striped fabric too. :)
Posted by: Andrea | March 30, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Thanks for reminding me that the new Harrison book was out! Charlaine Harris is great also.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 30, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Nice! Ok, so can you share the pattern number? I really like the top, and I bet your fabric looks cool....
Thanks!
Posted by: michelle | March 30, 2007 at 06:54 PM
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!
Posted by: Angie | March 31, 2007 at 08:54 PM