I'm not sure I like the one giant paisley sitting right in the middle of my body, but whatever. This is one of the fabrics that started talking to me after I decided on my wardrobe fabrics. The colors will work well with the other garments and now I have another 1.5 yards off my shelves.
This is the Ottobre 3/4-length sleeve t-shirt which is my new TNT t-shirt pattern. I've had this fabric forever. I probably got it when everyone was buying buttermilk fabrics from Emma One-Sock and I bought some too. I made a top from part of it way back then and this is the left-overs. There was barely enough to squeeze this top from the fabric. I couldn't even make a neckband, which is why I just turned under the fabric at the neckline and topstitched it with my coverstitch machine. I was thrilled there was enough fabric to make the 3/4 length sleeve. Since buttermilk is only a cool weather fabric, you might as well have the cool weather sleeves to go with it.
Tomorrow I'm going to get another t-shirt done and I hope to get started on the jeans jacket, which I was supposed to start today.
I haven't posted the gratuitous cat photo in awhile, so here is my little princess named Little Girl sitting on the ottoman with one of the pillows I made to match. I'm looking forward to the spring when we can shave her again. She looks adorable with a lion's haircut.
Thank you everyone who commented on my Lissette top. I wasn't saying I didn't like the top, I am just picky about fit and mentioned some fit issues that I saw. I agree that it fits better than RTW and I will certainly make it again, fixing some minor fit issues, because I can!
The Paisley fabric is fabulous and I like the color on you. Don't you just love it when you find another tnt!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lynne... I love the color and it's a great color on you. Nice job with the shirt. What is a buttermilk fabric?
ReplyDeleteSue, I added a link to a definition of buttermilk fabric.
DeleteWhat a hectic start to your day - and a top made as well!!! Love the colour to the top on you...looks like a perfect fit...
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Sherril, maybe it's the constrast of the pants color, but I think the that the size of the print is too big for your facial features. It def needs a jacket or drapey fabo scarf over it and then it would be gorgeous, the color is excellent. And the fit is excellent as always
ReplyDeleteGreat top. Love the colour on you (and me!). You accomplish a lot in a day when you work outside the home as well. Should motivate me......
ReplyDeleteTop looks nice. Kitty is adorable. Just love the fabric she's laying on.
ReplyDeleteThis just fits so beautifully. It looks wonderful on you, particularly the color. Go paisley!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top and terrific fit."Only" one t-shirt done today? I'm impressed you were able to find the energy after your busy day!
ReplyDeleteAwwww...look at your Maine Coon Cat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the definition of 'buttermilk fabric'. It's new to me!
Kyle, she is what's called a Persian Tabby. Sweetest cat I've ever owned. Just look at her and she'll start to purr. However, if you pet her she will drool and you'll get covered in fur.
DeleteSherril, I'm about a size 22-24 and I remember reading a book that talked about sewing for plus sizes that mentioned that one of the great advantages of BEING a BBW was that you could wear prints that would overpower a small woman.
ReplyDeleteI think this ahirt is proof of that. It's lovely, bold and flattering.
thank you so much!
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