eggplant

I couldn't resist making another one of these tops, after finally breaking out the Simplicity 3835 pattern last week. It's such a quick and easy project, and you get a nice new piece of clothing within the hour, pretty much, so I'm finding it difficult not to turn all the fabric i own into tops like this.

A couple of weeks ago a friend gave me a big bag filled with batik-print cotton fabrics in bright colours, that she bought ten years ago on a trip to Africa, but never used for anything. This gauzy purple fabric was included in the bag- and I don't usually wear this colour but something about it appeals to me. Makes me think of summer, and chopping up eggplants for the barbeque.

A few other things:

- I added a new set of things to my shop this morning, including the purple embroidered shoes above.

- Tomorrow I plan to post a little pattern/instructions for making these patchwork balls.

- I really enjoy the blog The Small Object , and this is a great post about where Sarah finds her fabrics.

Comments

[Tracy]

The top looks great :) and the shoes are adorable.

[Kelly]

Oh my goodness, that top is fantastic. I really need to find the foot to my sewing machine so I can finally sew again - without having to borrow my mother's machine!
Beautiful things, Melissa!

[Mette]

The top is fantastic! The fabric is perfect for this model.

[lera]

I love the top. I am addicted to making them. I have just ventured into making dresses from that pattern.

[jendoop]

love the top, will have to make one for myself...in all my spare? time. They look great for summer, comfy but more pretty than a t-shirt.

[heidi]

oh the top is stunning melissa! i love it! and the shoes are perfect as always!

[Tara]

Are you going to enter those adorable shoes in the Michael Miller baby bootie contest? Here's the link: http://www.craftzine.com/babybootiecontest/

These could totally win or place...they're so cute!

[Renna]

I never tire of looking at those precious baby shoes.

[Simone]

The top is lovely! Love the shoes too.

[Nicola]

Love the top, I was almost tempted to have a go myself. It is a very long time since I made any of my clothes.

[Jannelle]

Lovely lovely lovely as usual, is it warming up over there? It certainly is getting cool here in NZ

[Helen]

Sweet sweet purple flowery shoes, and how great to have found a summer top pattern than is both functional, quick to make and so fine looking.

[muralimanohar]

Oh, man, that is COMPLETELY my shade of purple. GORGEOUS.

[kimberlee]

I can tell you are inspired lately!

yes once you have a good pattern it's hard not to think "yes I could do with 10 of these"

the linen skirts are so completely great. and I love that they are simple because you could wear it with anything (if you were 2-8years old :)

[oshun]

Like the top, the tiny shoes as usual and those skirts are great!!

[Guendalina]

WOWWWW! I love the top! Great job! I am seven months pregnant and could use something like this... of course the measurements would need to be adjusted to fit my every minute growing belly!!!

[beki]

I love your version of that top!

[Natalie]

That top is amazing!! You did a wonderful job in the placement of the print!

[linda]

your top is very gorgeous! looks amazing

[Cassi]

I love the tops you've been making - the fabric choices are perfect! Because of you I went out and bought the pattern to give it a try, I can only hope mine come out as cute as yours!

[Chara Michele]

That top is absolutely lovely! I love the fabric you used, it makes me think of summer too.

[amisha]

absolutely beautiful m. the fabric is perfect for that pattern... what a great summer top!
xox