My last summery top for this season. I chose to make the Hot Patterns Weekender Sunshine top in the shorter length and sleeveless.
The fabric I used is a beautiful rayon jersey bought from Bargain Box in Ipswich in July last year. I decided to embellish it after seeing this top in the window at Jacqui E.
After watching the videos that HP produced on the top and on embellishment, I decided to use rolleau and buttons covered in self-fabric instead of beads. This photo shows the detail - you can see the metal shine on some of these buttons, but it is only the flash that has caused that - they do not shine normally!
Trudy from Hot Patterns describes this top as suiting everyone, whether you have a small or a large bust and I think she is right!
I am really happy with how this top turned out and am only sorry that the weather is cooling off and I may not get a chance to wear it much until next Summer (maybe I should try it layered - could work??)
Link to my review here.
And as a parting shot(s), I have now got laundry benches in my new laundry but they have strange marks all over them...
Oh that's why...
The fabric I used is a beautiful rayon jersey bought from Bargain Box in Ipswich in July last year. I decided to embellish it after seeing this top in the window at Jacqui E.
After watching the videos that HP produced on the top and on embellishment, I decided to use rolleau and buttons covered in self-fabric instead of beads. This photo shows the detail - you can see the metal shine on some of these buttons, but it is only the flash that has caused that - they do not shine normally!
Trudy from Hot Patterns describes this top as suiting everyone, whether you have a small or a large bust and I think she is right! 
I am really happy with how this top turned out and am only sorry that the weather is cooling off and I may not get a chance to wear it much until next Summer (maybe I should try it layered - could work??)Link to my review here.
And as a parting shot(s), I have now got laundry benches in my new laundry but they have strange marks all over them...
Oh that's why...
Wow Sue, that's so clever and looks great! What a lovely top to finish the season on.
ReplyDeleteA really lovely top that looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteGreat top Sue and love the embellishment. Gyprock dust does have a way of moving around the house :)
ReplyDeleteWow - clever work - the colour and the whole outfit rocks!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top, Sue. Love the embellishment.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat embellishment! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just love what you have done to the neckband. I don't think I've seen that rolleau technique, but it is fantastic! Great color and the whole outfit is smashing!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect top for playing with embellishment techniques - thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty top. I love your embellishment. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great topper! I love the way you embellished it....wow! So happy to have discovered your blog...I'm you newest fan!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top!!! I really love the embellishment and red looks fabulous on you. Your kitty is ADORABLE!! I love kitties.
ReplyDeleteLove your embellishment. I'm thinking snap source snaps would look great too!
ReplyDeleteLuluburmeser knows she's the queen of the castle & has to show you where she's been. She is just gorgeous...love her colour. I've always wanted a burmese that colour.
clever embellishment - not too glitzy, just enough to make it unique.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute...love it
ReplyDeleteLove it - very clever embellishment that is interesting, but doesn't shout at you.
ReplyDeleteLove it... the perfect embellishment. lol at your kitty's paw prints on your laundry bench.
ReplyDeleteGreat embellishment...really makes it your own!
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