Craft, stitchin' and sustainable living

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Stripey times

A recent visit to a country op-shop turned out to be very fruitful with some very excellent - and very inexpensive - fabric found.  Amongst this was two pieces of stripey jersey - which is pretty much gold if you ask me!


I spent my Easter weekend whipping up some stripey goodness.  The navy and white striped singlet, and the red and white striped dress/long shirt.


Both were made using this very simple pattern, plus Beth's fail-safe jersey binding method (cut the binding piece 4/5 of the length of your neckline).


I'm calling this one my 'Where's Wally?' dress.  Ironically, boyfriend said that I stand out in this dress and that it is really easy to find me in a crowd.  Nevermind, I love it, and it will get loads of wear.

4 comments:

  1. Finding great stretch fabric at the Oppy is my DREAM! Rare, but SO good! That red dress is to die for, and I might have to make my own version ... just gotta get as lucky as you!

    xoxo

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  2. Wow, stripes suit you!! Loving the red one too

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  3. sweeeeet! i <3 stripes. these are both very cute! xoxo

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