In addition to the sleeveless to, the pattern includes a long sleeved jacket.
Pattern Sizing:
Plus size: European 44 - 58 USA 18 - 32
Were the instructions easy to follow?
So, easy!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The armhole was bound with bias tape and I got to use a recently discovered method of cutting bias tape. I chose this pattern because I wanted to use the fabric, not because I particularly liked it.
Fabric Used:
At first, I believed this fabric was a quilting cotton. I'm not so sure anymore. I think the fabric is a print and not a real dyed batik. There must be some synthetic fiber in it because it wasn't wrinkled after I washed it.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I'm calling the mis-matched front a design change! It mis-matches almost perfectly! I don't know how that happened. Usually if you cut a piece on folded fabric it aligns better than this!.
Conclusion:
This top can be worn with the capris I just finished.
≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈
Oliso Iron Update
Just about one month ago, I splurged and spent way too much on an Oliso Pro iron. Major fail! I loved using the iron. The auto-lift was cool but I really loved the 30-minute auto shut-off feature. But, my bad luck with expensive irons continued. The auto-lift feature started making funny noises and froze in the up position so that the soleplate no longer comes in contact with the fabric. Not a good thing for an iron.
 |
| *&^%$ IRON! |
Lesson learned. I give up on expensive stuff!
I am with you -- I can't keep the expensive stuff it breaks but the Black & Decker Auto-Shutoff Iron I have has kept on going :LOL: -- I keep looking at the gravity feed irons but know my luck ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, what bad luck on that iron, faulty goods big time. Here in the UK we benefit from a Sale of Good legislation that includes one not necessarily having to provide a sales receipt. Another thought has occurred, IF you used a credit card, could they help, and in this case the fault better sooner rather than later? Whatever, the outcome, still a *&^%$ iron! LauraUK
ReplyDeleteBad luck is right. I still love my gravity feed iron though and it's been with me for quite a few years. Of course I have to remember to shut it off.
ReplyDeleteLove your top and certainly great for the hot, muggy summer.
Sorry to hear about the issue with the iron. I too had my eye on this one but bought a different one.
ReplyDeleteYour top is so cute and the fabric situation is GREAT!