This pattern and fabric combo is a Merchant and Mills double win! The pattern is their Dress Shirt made up in 'red red wine', a light cotton block print with a stitched line running through it from their shop in Rye. Both are soooooo good! I made up a straight size 12, with an inverted front pleat, in the longest length. I cut the bib in one piece across the grain so as to make the most of the stripe. I did assemble things in a slightly different order than the pattern recs so as to have clean finishes inside.
Oddly enough, I've been in Rye!!! Years ago we had a fabulous trip to London with the kiddos and made a circular excursion via the train with stops in Bath and Rye! We had a lovely visit in the old town and even shopped along the main streets, including at stop at "My Sweet Old Etc." (Yes, it was named after the E.E. Cummings poem!!!! I asked!) But, I didn't even notice this amazing fabric shop!!!! Who knew years later I would love it so - albeit from afar????!!!!
And because such good material can't go to waste - I made a matching headband...
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| ...along with quite a few others! They are a bit addictive! They are made using a FREE pattern from Isabella of What Bella Made She makes many beautiful things, so be sure to check her out!!! |
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| Just a few more for a dear friend!!! |
In the midst of all the crazy, there is still beauty in the simple things!!! Sew chaotically! ~ les
That turned out so cute with the stripe variation!
ReplyDeleteThat material is pretty amazing!!! I was happy to feel as though I did it justice.
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