...but Roo says she is down with it!
The result of what comes, occasionally, when ordering fabric on-line and not getting a swatch first. I got this from Mood back in 2018, as Roo had been wanting a yellow knit dress that wasn't too flimpy. While this was listed as "Yellow solid stretch Neoprene" the description, at least per my understanding, did not indicate that it would be as thick and stiff as it turned out to be. So....I waited for inspo.
A few weeks ago, Roo helped me go through my stash and she picked the fabric to go with this shift, which I've made for her before, saying, "It's definitely giving banana! But, I'm down for that!!"
I cut it right after, but still let it marinate a minute as I thought about how to finish the seams. As it was a double layer situation, I didn't think the fabric could be left unfinished as some knits can and serging would just make the seams more substantial than they already were. I finally hit upon using top stitching as both a finishing method and an added style feature. After a few try-on's to slim it down, it fits her perfectly and looks lovely on her. Not sure how comfy it will be as she noted the seams were rather itchy. I told her wear and love it - or not. We had a fun collab and managed to make SOMETHING out of that crazy material!!
And it was all yellow - or banana or Curious George! But it is still good! Sew and live chaotically!!! - c
You are quite the seamstress! Hope all is well given the lack of April posts.
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