After a lot of deliberation I decided to use my bargain blue linen for a sort of tunic top. It has a scoop neck, three quarter length sleeves, side slits at the hemline and a large patch pocket - useful for a large handkerchief when my hay fever starts! It's quite a loose fit but that's good for layering throughout different seasons, and the shape is not very flattering - more of a comfy, pottering about garment, but I think I'll get a lot of wear out of it - I'm good at pottering.
Notice how I joined some small bits together for the pocket, so as not to cut a chunk from the rest of the spare fabric; there's just enough for something else to be made from it. Also, I couldn't resist making some spotty bias binding for the neckline, a bit of hidden fun!
Oh I LOVE this - it's just perfect, especially the big patch pocket! (Yes, I always need a hay fever hankie pocket too; am presently wearing a pinafore with two big pockets). This is the ideal everyday top for 'pottering', just as you said.
ReplyDeleteI wonder is the pattern from your Japanese book (and are those Japanese patterns too petite for a big boned Celt)?
Anyway, well done - you've made great use of your lovely bargain fabric.
N x
Thank you
DeleteYes, once again I used the Japanese pattern book, in fact I haven't used anything else since I got it last year.
I used the sleeve from the wrap around dress and the sleeveless tunic pattern (but made it a bit longer).
The sizes are XS, S, M and L so cover a good range. It's a highly recommended book, you just have to make sure to add a seam allowance to everything, unlike most commercial patterns.