Shetland Collection: More ambivalence and some boring sewing.

 
In a ridiculous moment of self-deception, I managed to convince myself that this was the right skirt to make.  It fails on two levels.  Winter white?? On me??  Then there is the style.  I have a waist and hips, wrap ANYTHING does NOT work for me.

 
For those less curvy, this pattern is BWOF 09-2011-110 and it's a lovely little skirt made from a piece of lovely winter white wool.  The pattern calls for a facing but given the coarse nature of this wool, I knew it would be irritating so I lined it edge to edge with some leftover white bemberg.  I'm happy with the skirt but it just doesn't work on my curvy body.

 
 
Feeling slightly disillusioned, I went on to make some palate cleansing knit tops, which aren't very exciting at all, but will be useful.
 
This first one is BWOF 02-2013-127 which I've previously made as a dress (I think that was style 128 but with long sleeves??)
 
 
I like the gathers on the sleeve seam.  It's a nice little difference on a basic long sleeve tshirt.


This one is BWOF 09-2012-130 and whilst it's not my favourite knit top, come winter I will be glad of something a little different to my usual plain long sleeve t!
 
This shows the gathers on the side, which I rather like.  The fabric is kinda cute.  I've yet to read it to see what it actually says! It's a really soft and drapey rayon knit and will be lovely to wear.



Comments

Vicki said…
Both of these tops are really nice. Not so boring at all.
October 25, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Robyn said…
Such a shame about the skirt - I hope you've got a lucky friend you can pass it on to. The tops look great though - funny how sometimes you need to make something successful before you can move on to your next project.
October 25, 2014 at 1:20 PM
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