Monday 6 April 2015

The Tortola top by Sisboom Patterns, a wearable muslin.

Maybe you recall the great sewing giveaway Naptime Creations initiated together with a group of bloggers and great sponsors? Guess what, I was the lucky winner!! So I had a serious shopping spree over at all the fantastic sponsors (thanks Imagine Gnats, The Fabric Fairy, Peek a Boo patterns, Sisboom Patterns and Whimsical Fabric) and I now have a ton of new patterns (mostly for me) and some great fabric to work with.

I started sewing my new pattern stash with the Tortola top by Sisboom patterns, a woven top with simple clean lines, perfect for summer. But first I loaded up at Ikea on black Ditta fabric so I can make myself some muslins. Making muslins is something I never do when sewing for the rascals, they can wear anything and it always fits great. But I would really regret it if I would waste a lot of good fabric on a piece of clothing that doesn't fit.

tortola top - huisje boompje boefjes


I made the Tortola top in a size M and a 25" finished garment length. The sewing went smooth and I love the neat finish but I think I need to size down in width and make it a little longer. Nonetheless it's great and I've already worn it a couple of times.

tortola top - huisje boompje boefjesI'm hanging in there and make sure there will be more "me "sewing, but I just can't get used to the huge pattern pieces and the amount of fabric that is needed for and adult garment. I guess children's clothing just remains my first love for now. And what's your favourite?




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9 comments:

  1. MultiVroon6 April 2015 at 16:56

    Ziet er goed uit!

    Ja, hè, veel stof. Ik probeer juist voor mijzelf te naaien, zie hier. Heb me alleen net nog verbaasd dat ik linksom of rechtsom die hoodie voor mijzelf echt niet uit die meter stof kreeg ;P

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    1. huisje boompje boefjes7 April 2015 at 10:25

      Hahaha, nee helaas uit een metertje gaat dat echt niet lukken. Leuke challenge heb je jezelf opgelegd deze maand!

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  2. Annika7 April 2015 at 08:20

    Ah, the Paris sewing for yourself marathon is started. Laura and now you... I start to feel like I need to sew something for me, too ;)
    Can't wait to meet you!

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    1. huisje boompje boefjes7 April 2015 at 08:47

      Ha, not sure I dare to wear it though, with all the critical eyes ;) Just two more weeks, yay, can't wait either!

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  3. Mirjam (DeKaWear)7 April 2015 at 13:35

    Ik ben er wel achter dat de 'snel klaar' projectjes mijn favoriet zijn. Dan maakt het niet uit of dat voor mezelf of voor de kinderen is. Tijdens een wat langer lopend project krijg ik veel te veel ideeën voor nieuwe projectjes die ik nooit allemaal af kan krijgen ;).

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  4. Inspinration7 April 2015 at 14:48

    Gefeliciteerd nog met het winnen! Ik verkeek me ook al een paar keer op de hoeveelheid stof die ik nodig heb voor mezelf :)

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  6. unbiasedadvice6 November 2023 at 13:03

    I start to feel like I need to sew something for me, too. financial advisor calgary

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  7. unbiasedadvice6 November 2023 at 13:04

    I dare to wear it though, with all the critical eyes ;) Just two more weeks, yay, can't wait either! financial planners calgary

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