Month of tops

I didn't join in the Month of Tops but I did enjoy following it and think I must have been inspired by it! It is all in line with my simple sewing at the moment - I think the mojo to do something more involved will return soon, but I need some tops since the weather turned cool so I'm afraid my sewing may look simple for a little while longer!

I got a full day off work so planned to use it to sew and this is what I accomplished...


Another Jalie scarf top. This time with three quarter sleeves and the buckle. Last time it was the sleeveless version. The colour is in-between these two photos - a kind of apple green. I think Diana's redness puts the camera in a spin! The fabric is a lovely poly/rayon/spandex bought from Kerryn's Fabric World (the same fabric as in this dress). It is a gorgeous fabric and I have just bought another piece in red (for another top!) Last time I shortened the tie but I didn't this time as I thought the buckle might take some length up. I plan to wear it on Wednesday for a road trip to Brisbane with some sewing buddies. I hope to get a photo on the day so I will hopefully post again with a 'real' shot later this week.

Here is the buckle detail - I wasn't 100% sure how to use the buckle but I think there is probably no right or wrong so long as it stays put.


I also managed to sew Jalie 2921 - round necked t-shirt but with a longer sleeve that I have poached from another Jalie pattern.

This is a cheapie fabric (and don't it look it!). I have doubled the fabric in the front for modesty and plan to use it as a pyjama top to go with my blue flannel jamie pants I showed in my previous post. It would look better if I had pressed it. Well it is for jamies so...