I found I could not resist a delightful print from The Drapery. I saw it when I went there to buy denim for the jeans making project and I did resist it twice (as I really do not need more fabric) before investing. The Drapery don’t give me anything, by the way–I am just keen to support such a lovely, local, independent business when I can.
I decided I would make the Esme top from Everyday Style by Lotta Jansdotter. First tracing off the pattern, then cutting out… and finally, after a long wait, the sewing.
I love the watercolour look of those big dots! And I have no idea how I selected these points in making it up to photograph. It is a delightfully simple and quick top to make compared to my classic long sleeved, buttoned down the front shirt with collar stand, collar, cuffs, buttonholes, plackets and all. Which is also to say it is a departure from a lot of other garments in my wardrobe.
Now that it is complete I can say two things with confidence: for once, I did not make it too large. If anything, it could be a little broader in the shoulders and a little wider across the back. Perhaps I’ll make the next size up, next time. But it fits much better than many of my clothes because I do tend to wear roomy and baggy. And, it has attracted a lot of positive comments, which is rather lovely…
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some fabrics you just have to have, however much you have already – and this is one of them! Beautiful top, beautifully mde
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Thanks so much, Caroline!
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I agree with you. I would have probably given in to this print as well. And the top pattern sets it off nicely. So we have stashes amassed beyond life expectancy – we also have fun!!!
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Fun is important! And thank you for these fine compliments, Nia.
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