Getting My Ducks In A Row
My current project started as a recycling project but actually turned out to be quite an expensive one. I had an unused cardigan that had quite a bit of lovely merino wool in it. I wanted to upcycle it into something that I would actually wear. I decided to head to The Fabric Store for a little inspiration.
I ended up buying 70cm of this lovely but quite costly merino print with McCall's 6992 in mind. It wasn't until I got back to my car that I realised that the fabric I had chosen was actually ducks. Oh well, I have no objection to ducks which is just as well really.
I cut the pattern to a size 10 and made no alterations other than to shorten the sleeves. It was a really quick make and I am really happy with the final result. I particularly like the slight high/low hemline. I think this may well be my new favourite top!
The top looks great! You've just convinced me to make my next Linden with the high-low hemline instead of a band as well (that will be this morning's sewing project!). The wool is particularly beautiful. I have to stay away from The Fabric Store because I love those jacquard knits so much, but my purse does not!
ReplyDeleteMy purse doesn't like it either. Fortunately I guess, The Fabric Store is quite a distance from me so not easy to get to.
DeleteI saw this fabric and was attracted it too. But I kept to my fabric diet and only bought the thread I went into the fabric store for! Great use of it on the raglan.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I wish I had the self discipline.
DeleteYour top does look great. I wouldn't have noticed the ducks either. The slight high low hem works really well.
ReplyDeleteThank you! The ducks were an unexpected bonus. I was looking more at the colour than the print.
DeleteI love the subtle ducks. Its a very nice looking top, and I am secretly glad to read that I am not the only person who sometimes spends more money recycling than she would have making a completely new thing ;)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I live to regret that but thankfully not this time.
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