Rachael over at imaginegnats is launching her Bess top pattern today. It comes in a shirt, a tunic, and a dress version.
I was lucky enough to pattern test for her.
First, I LOVE Rachael. She is an awesome lady, and I was super lucky to meet her in person when I was feeling all shy and awkward at Sewing Summit last year.
Second, I've been wanting to garment sew for a while. I've tried my hand at a few skirts (loved the Cerisy Rachael posted and sewed a couple of Amy Butler skirts). I've wanted to use some Jay McCarroll fabric I've had
Rachael's directions are super easy to follow. Plus, you can use jersey knit as like a bias tape. Lots of great pieces of technique and ideas that I've filed for future garment sewing. Plus, the top is super comfy. (And it coordinated with my colored hair.) I'm just waiting for it to be not disgustingly hot to wear it on the regular. (Right now I'm living in tank tops, the less strappage, the better.) I can see more versions in my near future. (Selfish sewing week, perhaps?)
Anyway, if you want to sew with quilting fabric (and who doesn't?!), try Rachael's pattern!
I'm loving my version:
Yes, I was told I look like a hippy. (And, my mom hates my hair...*cough*not changing it back*cough*)
I think your mum's meant to hate it when you do things like that to your hair, it's in the rules or something ;o) Looks great though!
ReplyDeleteCute top and hair!
ReplyDeletei love it! and the hair too :) XO
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