I sometimes wonder if I have my head screwed on properly. There I was, a few months ago, knitting when temperatures were high enough to melt ice-cream in seconds . . . and now summer seems to have been and gone, I’m doing some summer sewing!
I pulled out NewLook 6889, which I used last year to make a long cotton dress (the model on the left) and a smallish piece of lovely floral fabric I bought a while back. I’m no flower expert, but I think they’re sweet peas. I didn’t have enough to make a second long dress, and I don’t have the legs to wear a shorter or mini dress . . . so I shortened a little more and have made a long tunic.
With pockets!
No attempts at pattern matching I’m afraid, as the floral print is rather busy. But they’re rather nice, and very roomy and I do like the shaping at the top.
You can’t see very well in the photo, but I did French seams, so the inside is lovely and neat. And I did 2 rows of top stitching around neckline, armholes and on hem line. I think this is the neatest piece of clothes sewing I’ve ever done.
Gibbs seems to approve . . . or maybe he’s hoping there’s something (other than hands) in my pockets?
Anyway, even though the weather forecast for the coming days is cool and wet, I’m really pleased I made this tunic. Autumn is almost here, so it’ll be going in the wardrobe, to wait for next summer. And . . . I’ve cut pattern pieces in the feather fabric, so another (summer) tunic is in the making.
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A pretty tunic like that is very versatile even when the weather’s getting cooler. You can wear a dark polo-neck underneath with a pair of matching pants and it’ll still look good. Very pretty fabric!
thanks Kate. I’m not a great fan of polo necks, they always feel like I’m being strangled lol, but I can always throw on a cardie over the top.
I used to love ’em as I always get a chilly neck in cold weather. Chaqu’une à sa goût – isn’t it a good thing we’re not all the same 🙂
Looks perfect for the summer, very pretty fabric, I think they might be pansies or violas, pretty which ever flower 🙂
yep Lynn (tialys) reckons there are some pansies in there . . . so I’ll need to re-name my tunic ^^
I feel as if I’ve only just put my winter clothes away and in a month or so I’ll be getting them back out again. Next spring/summer will be here before you know it though 😦
Could be some sweet peas but there’s definitely some pansies in there. Whatever the flowers are, it’s very pretty and fresh looking.
ah pansies – thank you for that!
I’ve got quite a few small bits of this fabric left over (yippee) so will be able to add them to my scrap patchwork box!
Tunics are so comfortable, this is another gorgeous top. Gibbs is impressed also 😀
oh yes Gibbs is in awe ^^
So nice to have a comfy, versatile pattern to go to. Your tunic is very pretty and I like Katechiconi’s idea of a pullover underneath for the cooler weather. 🙂
yep, I will definitely be using this pattern a third time – maybe for something round-necked next time.
Gorgeous fabric Claire and how handy having lovely large pockets in a top – just don’t forget to take out your tissues before you pop it in the washing machine……..:D
don’t worry, I always go through pockets before doing laundry ^^
Isn’t that just lovely. I think he is admiring your handiwork!
lol you think?
Who says we have to knit or sew in the right season? Do what you want, when you want! Love etc fabric and the tunic is adorable. Gibbs is even more adorable!!!
thanks Chris ^^ yes life is too short not to please ourselves ^^
It and you look lovely. Hi Gibbs!
thanks ^^ Gibbs always wants to get in on the photos ^^
What a cutie. I have a 2 1/2 year old black boxadore but he’s camera shy
I love your fabric, and the tunic looks so comfy on! How lovely when you find a pattern that works for you so well! As for Gibbs, he is definitely looking at you the same way Max looks sat me when I have put something wonderful in his bowl. I imagine Gibbs is thinking you look as good as a treat, and that is quite a canine compliment!
aw thanks for that Kathy ^^
Across the channel we are hoping for an Indian summer – but no sign of one yet! Great looking top!
summer started really early in France, around early May this year, so it is with some relief that we welcome some cooler weather.
Well that looks just gorgeous. Pretty fabric and beautifully made 🙂
thanks Carole. I always say I’m not a flowery person, but I seem to keep buying floral fabric ^^
Looks fantastic, beautiful fabric. It looks like a good pattern.
That´s a nice tunic!!!
Very pretty. Looks comfy and cool.