So with so much on my plate I wasn't able to complete a project on last week like I'd planned. Then I had the worst case of indecisiveness. Originally I planned to make this....
I got it all cut out and then couldn't bring myself to sew it up. I simply changed my mind on it. I put that on hold and then switched to this pattern and stretch cotton poplin fabric with patchwork print.
Well I finally settled on Simplicity 3867 which needless to say is definitely my TNT pattern. I've always wanted to make it in a patterned fabric---you know how much I love patterned fabric! I've reviewed it Here and Right Here, so no need to go through that again. I felt inspired to make this top since I knew I would be hanging out downtown this weekend for a special event and wanted a cute-sy top. The top turned out great and at first I was a little nervous that the patchwork print would be too overwhelming. But I think it works and I love all of the shades of blue!!!! The family and I were able to head downtown today to hang out on Riverstreet and get Japaneses food. The weather was beautiful!!! After this weekend I definitely feel more refreshed. Here are a few pics of my top as I frolicked around downtown Savannah......
(front view)
(back view)
(fabric upclose)
(playing around...)
(my 2 favorite people in the world: Hubby & the "Wee-One")
Had a great time today and making my top was well worth it! Now I'm moving on to the next project......Happy Sewing to ya.....
That top is adorable! Great choice :) Hope things quiet down for you soon!!! Have a great week...
ReplyDeleteYou made a great choice,the top looks beautiful. I love the patchwork fabric too.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the crazy modern working mother lifestyle! And that top fits you PERFECTLY. It's beautiful. I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteAH.Dorable! You look smokin' mom!
ReplyDeleteI really love the patchwork fabric. The top with the capris is so cute. Sewing always cheers me up and gets me back on track.
ReplyDeletelovely ...i love the fabric and the style really suites you...about the busy life and not enough time, I am quite with you sistah...have a great week
ReplyDeleteWOW, it's so pretty! Very pretty fabric. Good work Victoria!
ReplyDeleteLove the fit. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteDarling top. It looks great on you!!!
ReplyDeleteCute top. I love the photo of your favorite people.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great look on you. Your TNT pattern is perfect. Why mess with success! Really a cute top and it's perfect with your white capris.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! We went downtown this weekend too. My best friend put her dog in the Weiner Dog Races, so we went to cheer her on. I am so sorry I haven't emailed you back yet. I have been swamped with school and work. Midterms and FY end! YIKES! I have midterms this week, but next would work out great for me if you want to get together.
ReplyDeleteThat top looks perfect on you. The whole outfit is great. Sewing is my outlet. Sewing is a definite tension reliever for me. I forget everything else while I am sewing.
ReplyDeleteGreat top! I love that checker print.
ReplyDeleteSooo very cute Victoria!! I missed your other blogs on this top (my loss!) and have been looking for it every since I spotted it on Erica B's blog (it's pictured in her blog header in black). I'm sure the Lord made the decision for you to make it again because He knew I needed to see it! I'm running out today to see if I can still find the pattern! By the way, I have the New Look 6729 pattern too and I am eagerly waiting to see how it turns out for you! (I've not made it yet) Good Luck and thanks again for a great blog!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute top!! It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI love the patchwork top! What a great idea, and it turned out so pretty! My family lives near Savannah as well. In fact, I graduated in Hinesville, GA! I have been to Riverstreet many times, and I especially love Riverstreet Sweets! I enjoyed seeing pics of a familiar place.
ReplyDeleteI love how you said that being around all that fabric calms you...boy do I understand that! I use to visit the garment district whenever I was having a bad day at my old job...it doesn't work for this one but I know what you mean!
ReplyDeleteThe top is lovely btw!
That was the perfect pattern for that fabric and it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteLovely top! Sorry to hear you're so pressed. I've got a busy October with a lot of looming deadlines. I went fabric shopping yesterday and you're right, it did relax me!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, love the blue and white patchwork print and the syle looks cute on you.
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Very cute as is hubby and baby!
ReplyDeleteWow, the top is adorable, I accompany you in overwhelming sense of pressure, time is not for all, I thank God for putting the seam in our hands.
ReplyDeleteI really really like the patchwork print! I don't think in a top it is overpowering at all, and perfect with white capris .. The neckline is just perfect and the shape is so pretty! I wish I was as productive at the sewing machine as you ... your little one looks about the age of mine (5 in 9 more weeks) -- are you sewing while she is at school? Is that your secret? Hope you are loving fall in the southeast ... I lived for seven years in Clemson, SC and always miss the southeast this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies for all of your nice comments:)
ReplyDeleteCaroline, my lil' one is 3 and I actually work full time while she is in daycare. So I have the task of doing the balancing act of sewing while she's at home and on the weekends. Boy that's tricky! LOL!