I have a hard time throwing away fabric. Even when I know there is not much else I can get out of the 3/4 of yard that is left from sewing a garment, I still try and hang on for as long as I can.
This week I decided to do my annual purge and donate, which I try to do as close to the Holiday Season because I know this when people are in need the most. So I removed everything from my closet that I had not worn or touched in a year, gathered it all in bag and contacted the Disabled Vets to come pick it up. Both my husband and I are Veterans and he is also an Disable Veteran from Desert Storm.
While cleaning out my closet I found a bag of remnants. I don't even remember what I made with the original fabric. In the bag was this particular piece and I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it, so I went to my pattern app and Pinterest to see if I could find something quick and easy. There was only a little over a yard of fabric, so I knew it would be some time of top.
While cleaning out my closet I found a bag of remnants. I don't even remember what I made with the original fabric. In the bag was this particular piece and I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it, so I went to my pattern app and Pinterest to see if I could find something quick and easy. There was only a little over a yard of fabric, so I knew it would be some time of top.
Here is what I came up with:
Quick Review (reviewed also on Pattern Review.com):
Pattern: New Look 6273 ( View B).
Modifications: Cut back on the fold adjusting it to take away 5/8, instead of two pieces as pattern piece instructed. Since I was using a knit I didn't need the opening and button closure.
I used a double needle for hemming.
Happy Sewing!
Super cute!
ReplyDeletegood save on the remnanats! love the blouse!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Pretty top!
ReplyDeleteI like.
ReplyDeleteHey Mel - I'm with you... I don't like throwing away fabric either and as a result have lots of remnants...some larger than others. What I've began doing however is using some of the more sturdy fabric remnants as interfacing. It works!!!
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