Ah, the quick trip to the sewing store to find some buttons for the current project. But the buttons are located way in the back of the store, probably on purpose. Does anyone study the meandering of customers in JoAnn's Fabrics? I stay in the main aisle, eyes forward, reach the button section and amazingly find buttons in the perfect shape, size and quantity. I turn to retrace my steps. Just a quick glance in the direction of the discounted fabric table. And what do I see, a print in the same colors as my current project, in a natural fiber, and on sale. How can I resist.
A soft cotton pin wale corduroy with the name "Red Watercolor". It had many shades of red and purple in it. I love red. It is my favorite color.
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Did I decide what I will make with it before purchasing. Heck no, what fun is that? It is only later that I ponder what corduroy garments I need in my wardrobe, and nothing comes to mind. So I research what designers make from printed corduroy. Just about anything really.
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| Designer Printed Corduroy Garments |
In the end I decided a top or shirt would be the best for me. Something that would not to be tucked in as even the softest cotton corduroy has a bit of rigidity due to the raised wales. I chose Burda 10 2018 #117.
It is described as a classic white blouse with a modern wrap style. With the promise that the” full dip of the V-neckline and a tying waistband make it an incredibly figure flattering look.” The few I could find online, one at Patternreview and several on the Russian Burda site, were made in solid shirting fabrics like the inspiration picture. All looked very nice.
Both my fabric and the design were easy to sew. No issues of any kind. Of course because I had not planned my project when I purchased my fabric, I did not have enough fabric for the tie belt.
When I was looking for spots in the yard to take photos, I discovered that my yard was going through a red/purple phase. If I am anything, I am consistent in my color preferences, even for garden shrubs and flowers.
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Loropetalum,- Chinese fringe bush and top
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| Crab Apple tree and me |
Corduroy is making a come back. Nice pattern, garden and fabric mix :)
ReplyDeleteOh its lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteYour new top looks gorgeous! I love the matching shoes, too. The green background and coordinating colors of the crab apple tree flowers are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI really love corduroy! I have a cut of ivory cord with small wales and have wondered about making a top from it.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so well and I love that colorway!
I'm so in love with corduroy right now especially when I can find it in a pretty color and print! Your top is beautiful and I'm sure it's fabulous to wear!
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