Vogue 2900. I've made this pattern up twice before, and I love it. Summery, light, and body-skimming. The fabric for this newest iteration is a delight to work with and fun to look at. I've done everything I can until the interfacing I've ordered shows up (decided it deserved better than what happened to be on hand), but then I'll be right back on it.
Yes, I finally learned my lesson. If I see a new Liberty of London fabric that I really like, go ahead and buy some! Don't just keep looking at it, coveting it, thinking about buying it, until it's gone. I still regret that I missed out on Dr Tulloch C and pointillism D.
Okay, next. The Victoria Blazer, from By Hand London. I'm participating in their sew-along, a first for me. I assembled the lining first, so I could see how the unusual dart/neckline seam goes together. There was more easing in of fullness along the seam than I expected, but everything worked out fine and dandy. I do love coming across construction features that are new to me, like this one.
I picture this project as an easy throw-on jacket over jeans and a white T. The outer shell is a printed linen/rayon, and the lining is a pale blue cotton lawn.
Finally, that Manequim top from the May 2013 issue. In this post I ranted a little about my frustration with this pattern, but I'm going ahead with it. I've altered the V neck so that it is deeper and taken in the side seams a bit. After taking the muslin apart and experimenting with the pieces, I think I've figured out a better way to attach the front vertical strips. So the pattern is ready to go, but the right fabric is lacking. Keeping my eye out for something drapey and raspberry-colored. Or navy.
More about all of these once they are FOs instead of WIPs, bien sûr! Off to watch the Tour now. Meanwhile the garden goes wild.
That liberty fabric is very nice, I saw it made up in a men's shirt the other day (RTW). In case it is of any use to you there is a shop in London called Shaukat & Co who stock the largest selection of Liberty prints anywhere, as far as I know. A lot of their business is international postage I believe and they have a website. I've just looked for the 2 prints you mentioned (there is a search box top right on their home page)and they do have the Dr Tulloch C in stock. Their prices are the best you are likely to find - not many places do Liberty discounted as far as I know so even with shipping the price may not be bad. I personally have not bought from them but I know others who have shopped in their bricks and mortar store and I have heard that their postal service is fine.
ReplyDeleteWell, that brightens my day! I had come across Shaukat & Co online some time ago, but the fabrics I wanted seemed to be out of stock, and I thought that was it -- didn't know to check back later. I'm off to reduce their stock of Dr Tulloch by a couple of meters. Thank you!
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