I’m currently quite excited about making my own clothes. It’s funny because as little as one year ago, I would have told you that taking the time and the effort to sew something I can easily buy in the nearest mall is silly. But now, although I do enjoy shopping for clothes, I’m also fascinated about the process of taking a flat piece of fabric and turning it into something that can be worn.
For every thing there is the right time I guess…
The thrifting gods seem to be playing along nicely. Last week I came back from an estate sale with a small pile of patterns. I chose an easy-to-sew peasant top:
The pattern, in case you care for such details, is Simplicity 5620, which I believe is out of print by now. I used a light weight cotton shirting fabric, very warm weather friendly.
I think I’m heaving some personality issues, since I choose to make these loose fitting tops, only to decide later on that they are too loose on the back, followed by some cursing and spitting while trying to remedy the situation.
Anyway, after adjusting the back, I added the stem with leaves applique to personalize it a little.
Which in turn got me thinking about a new pillow design for the shop, and so this cushion cover was born.
Now I’m going to find more loose-but-not-too-loose patterns to play with….
I love that cushion. The applique is beautiful