I was a late-comer to the Friday Night Sew-In sign-ups, but I squeaked in. Thanks to Sarah who posted about June's FNSI because I've been meaning to join this sew-along for a while but hadn't managed to get my act together.
I'm happy to say that I actually started and finished TWO Friday Night projects. The first was to cut off the brown jeans I tried on the other day and make 'em capris. I cut off about 6", pressed and topstitched the new hem, and now they'll get worn over the summer until they are too big. Yeah, not exactly a "project," but it did involve sewing.
Next, I made good on my repeated threats to make yet another Hot Patterns Sunshine Top. I've lost count, but I'm definitely over 5 on this pattern. I forget where I picked up this fabric. Does anyone recognize it?
Here it is on Zillie:
And here it is on fuzzy me, paired with my "new" capris.
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A number of you asked about the animation from yesterday's post. I converted the pics to B/W GIFs in my photo-editing program and then ran them through an old little program I have that will take a bunch of GIF files in the order I select and make a GIF animation file. I'm pretty sure there are similar freebie programs and/or websites out on the Interwebs if you want to make your own, just search on "GIF Animation."
Great top- I love the fabric! The print looks great with those capris, too. And of course they look perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteHi, just found our blog through FNSI..adorable top and fabric..can I ask what pattern that is, I love it!
ReplyDeleteBarb
ohhh it's too good, nice blog...
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of FNSI! And I love that fabric. Don't know the source but if I did....
ReplyDeletePerfect new summer outfit!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit! The top is perfect with those capris.
ReplyDeleteAnd you do have a beautiful smile. :)
Very cute top, I am going to have to purchase that pattern, all your tops are so wonderful. Great outfit.
ReplyDeleteLove your top!
ReplyDeleteThe top is so cute. I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe two together make a good outfit! I've been remaking stuff, too, rather than sewing new. It beats the hound out of throwing them out. FNSI sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeletegrea print ! good job ! x
ReplyDeleteNo wonder that top is tops with you! Cute style and even cuter fabric. Looks good over the morphed capris. You look so put together!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great FNSI. Patterns that we love and can use again and again are the best.
ReplyDeleteWow! You got the perfect suit for the summer! Love the top, so fresh and colorful in contrast to the capri. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I wasn't nearly as productive last night or today as I had intended to be! I haven't even posted my results yet! Thanks for the shout out though!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top and a great save of the jeans for summer wear! You are looking spunky in your photos--so good to see you smile! I'm a dental patient at all times--genes were not kind to me, so I literally feel your pain! What a coup that you turned this negative into such a positive with your new appearance. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteLynda in LV (well LB for the summer!)
Love that top! Nice outfit when paired with your "new" capris.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute top! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you ordered the fabric on or about 1/7/11 (Friday) when you ordered the fabric for Michael's shirt. You posted a picture of this fabric on 1/12 (Wednesday) when you said that it had arrived. stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/2011/01/clap-on-clap-off.html
Glad you're being productive. My machine has been at the Pfaff hospital (in TN) for about two months now. :-(
Jill