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After torrential rain for over a week, the clouds finally parted and warmth returned for a few days over Easter, if briefly.  This morning it is once again raining.  I took the opportunity over the weekend to photograph the last of the summer makes and this one got worn yesterday for a bit of shopping and lunch.

 It is of course Grainline Scout.  It is make of a scant yard of shot cotton that I bought from Fabric.com.  When I bought it I neglected to take into account the narrower width of this fabric (110cm wide)
so actually didn't order enough.  


I have played with this fabric and put it back in my stash several times over the past few months before I actually worked out what I could do with it.  Due to the fabric constraints, I cut the top short and added a band to the bottom, also running the sleeves in the opposite direction.

 I made a bias binding neck facing out of some co-ordinating cotton out of remnants to complete the top.


I am really happy with how his top worked out and I am sure it will be another regular in both my weekend and weekday rotation. 
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  1. Kristy ChanApril 22, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Great idea to segment the top to use the fabric, necessity is definitely the source of inspiration here! I love the sheen the fabric gets in the (brief) sunshine

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    1. fabric epiphaniesApril 23, 2014 at 6:11 PM

      I am not usually a blingy sort of person but I also like the way it catches the light.

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  2. Sew, Jean MargaretApril 22, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    Love the sheen on your fabric. Very clever to make it work with limited fabric too.

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    1. fabric epiphaniesApril 23, 2014 at 6:14 PM

      I am pleased I put some thought into it because I am pleased with the way it turned out.

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  3. katherine hApril 23, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    The change in direction on the band has made this all the more interesting

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  4. AudreyApril 23, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    What a fun top. Great combination of a winning pattern and a short length of unique fabric.

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    1. fabric epiphaniesApril 23, 2014 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you! If only all short lengths were so easy to style.

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  5. BeckyApril 23, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Ooh, shiny! I'm sure this top will be a great wardrobe addition.

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    1. fabric epiphaniesApril 23, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Blue is one of my go to colours so it should blend in nicely or blend as well as a shiny top can!

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  6. GailApril 23, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    I like the segmented base on the garment too. The glimmer of sheen looks fantastic in your photograph.

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    1. fabric epiphaniesApril 23, 2014 at 6:22 PM

      I wish now I had bought the fabric in other colours as well

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