I managed a 7 and an 8 ...

When your dog wakes you at 6am on a Sunday what else is there to do but sew? I was hoping to get another top in this weekend, but I surprised myself with two. Considering I didn't start until 9.30 and I was done by 2pm, I'm pretty pleased with myself. The fabric is a deliciously soft poly/rayon (I think) that I bought at Gorgeous Fabrics last year. I bought it at a time when I was obsessed with black and brown together, so it slots right into my wardrobe.
The first is the wonderful BWOF 08-08-118 tunic. I made one of these a few years ago and I wear it all the time, so I don't know why I haven't made another. I wear it with footless tights and sandals in warmer weather and over a long sleeve tshirt with leggings, over-knee boots and a long cardigan in winter. It's a really versatile style.
Somehow I managed to cut two garments from two yards of fabric. I had enough to squeeze out another TNT from KS3338.
So, now I've Started at the Top, I guess I need to make some bottoms ...

Comments

Summer Flies said…
Oh wow you are a sewing machine! You are just so productive lately! Love all your new tops!
April 15, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Sharon said…
Great tunic and top, you have had a very productive day.

Thankfully Roscoe only jumps on the bed when the alarm goes off, turned off on Sunday, so we get to sleep in.
April 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM
kbenco said…
I love that fabric, black and brown look very smart together IMO. Your tops look great, most efficient sewing and fabric use!
April 16, 2012 at 7:39 AM
velosews said…
Mmm. Nice fabric. I like how you've used it as well.
April 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM
The Slapdash Sewist said…
Goodness, I would have rolled over in bed and cursed the birds...but still refused to get up. You made much better use of your time! Great tops, and I hope you feel smug for squeezing both of them out of your fabric.
April 18, 2012 at 1:22 AM
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