My first sewing project of 2014 was my long-delayed project of 2013! I finally finished my reflective colorblock top!
Naturally, it was not easy to do – I never chose easy patterns, as my mother reminded me. Those corners were tricky to begin with, and then I added reflective piping, which is tricky itself. Never look too close, if you ever see me in this! If I didn’t like it so much, I’d be very embarrassed by the sad state of my sewing skills.
I altered the pattern a bit – it was supposed to be solid, and seamed, up the back, and the colorblocked part was supposed to be on the right front.
So I flipped it around and then mirrored that in the back. I feel that the reflectivity is more important in the back, and on the left side, hence the redesign.
I wore it to work on Monday, but alas, it is still January, and still too cold to not wear a jacket, so I couldn’t get the full effect. That’s okay, we’ll have warmer weather in a few months. Until then, I’m just happy to wear it as a funky top.
Finishing this, however, means I am <gasp> project-less! What will I do next?! I’m not even sure, to be honest. I wish I was brave enough to try pants again, but the fit is such a problem when I have no one to help me. There’s always another skirt or dress. Or maybe it’s time to start things for an Etsy shop….
Clever! Mind if we use this in our social media? Email me at Facebook@mccallpattern.com. Thanks!
Of course! I’ll email. Thank you!
What a great idea. Approach Teamestrogen ..to have them carry some lines.
it’s awesome!
that’s to die for!
XX Kat
http://katinwonderland.com/
That is amazing! I want one! So, I vote for you starting an Etsy shop. I also am completely enamored of your bike set up.
Thanks, and for liking my bike as well! I think I’ll need a ton more practice before I would feel confident enough of my skills to sell my stuff. I know we are always our own worse critics, but…. : )