in a double gauze as pictured on the pattern envelope. Then, I read the yardage, and it specified only for 60" wide fabric. Upon further examination, it's the long pieces that have to fit the width, then you are ok with nearly the 60" yardage estimate on 45" wide fabric.
I hadn't ordered the envelope's demand, so I had to order more fabric from Harts fabric's double gauze stash. Fortunately, there was still some there. In the meantime, I decided I didn't want to cut into $21.99/yd double gauze if I didn't like the pattern.
So, I found another wild and crazy print lawn from Harts a few years ago to experiment on:
And even tho my matching pants are boot cut jeans by Chicos, I'm pleased.
i like this shaped tunic and decided to proceed. It is a bit long on my 5' 4" frame, but . . .
Wa laa, the finished piece. Feels like a WI Spring piece, as double gauze is surprisingly heavy. Might wear it on the plane for our Valentines trip to DC next week.
Only tights I brought to FL. It's almost dress length on me, but I can always shorten it if it becomes a drag, literally.
Both look very nice. You will have to get Rex to take your picture in them. I didn't buy the pattern because I was afraid of how it would look on me - not being anywhere near the 100 pound, 5' 10", models they have on the patterns.
ReplyDeleteLooks like your keeping busy! I love to see what you have done.
By popular demand, a selfie (please ignore swimmers hair)
DeleteThanks for doing all the pre-work for me on this pattern. How is the neckline - did you find it low as most of the Tiltons' patterns tend to be?
ReplyDeleteAlways happy to test for you!
ReplyDeleteno, the neckline was really "spot on" as they say in England.
If I make it again, I think I'll use stretch cotton, as the woven seems a little tight in the shoulders.
Thanks for posting the selfie. Should be perfect for us taller ladies:)
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