using 1 yard of a 60 wide poly print from the G Street $2.99 table. I loved the print of circles in brown, beige, teal and citron green. 
If it had been in silk or even cotton I would have had been in fabric heaven, but it was in shiny finish polyester. Oh well. I eliminated the back opening with the plan to use an invisible zipper in the side seam if I had needed it. It slips on over my head easily. 
I have been thinking a lot about sewing dresses lately. I don’t know why. It doesn't seem like women wear dresses that much anymore. At least not the ones I work and play with. But dresses make summer dressing a snap, especially shirtdresses in comfortable breathable fabrics. I am currently enamoured with this one, which is from the Newport News catalog. For some reason I really like the simplicity of a simple shirtdress in a solid khaki colored fabric, embellished with self fabric roses. 
The price was actually pretty reasonable, but they only had it in one very small size. It must be a popular item. The "roses" look more free form than ones for which I have instructions. So I am currently collecting information on making fabric roses from internet sources and books. I have found some interesting techniques that I had not seen before. I have a lightweight twill blend fabric that I am considering using. It is cross woven tan and black so it has a slight iridescence when it moves or changes direction.I thought that effect might be interesting when made into the roses.
I'll keep you updated.
That's a cute top and the print placed exactly right on your body. Love the dress with the fabric flowers. That's a popular embellishment this year. Good luck with that.
ReplyDeleteI love the blouse. I have this pattern in my stash. You've motivated me to give it a try for summer. I also like the shirt dresses. I want to add more dresses to my work wardrobe. The simplicity of wearing a dress is great for summer temperatures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top - simple but enough interest at the neckline to make it special. The fabric is perfect. NIce job!!
ReplyDeleteOooohhhh I can't wait to see this dress come into being! And the top is wonderful...love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove your blouse! Love those dots!
ReplyDeleteThe neckline of the top really looks nice. I especially like that shirtdress --- can't wait to see your version of it!
ReplyDeleteLovely top, you look great in it!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very beautiful dress too, I can't wait to see your version!
I had this blouse pattern out to sew and then put it aside for other projects. I love your version. Great fabric! It made up so well for this blouse/top.
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