The pattern instructions state that you need 2 1/8 yards of fabric for the exterior to make sizes large and x-large but I managed to cut out everything for the sleeveless version from one metre of fabric. I made sure that I placed all the pattern pieces as close together as possible and once I'd cut the main pieces I refolded the rest of the fabric to be able to cut all the facings from the left overs. So I'm going to get the top I want from the expensive fabric I like, but for a fraction of the cost it would have if I'd followed the instructions. I suppose I won't be able to match the pattern but as it's so busy I don't mind.
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| Fizz is overseeing the quality as per usual |
Looks like its going well, looking forward to seeing it finished!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Me too, just not sure I want to do the bit in between, buttonholes are scaring me!
ReplyDeleteI like Lotuses, they make nice sports cars. Are you going to be the new Sporty Spice?
ReplyDeleteI might have entered the Guiness Book of Records for the wonkiest straight line of stitches ever! But I'm going to be practicing this week so net quilting class I should be a bit better! It is going on 25 years since I last wielded a needle and thread after all, and being blind makes it hard going to see where you're going!
Maybe I'll start a craftwork blog to document my progress, and the colours I choose next week for my first quilt! A blog will come in handy when I move on to felt and hats, rather than my gtmusicreview blog!
I like the sound of this top and hope you get on fine with the button holes :)