Sunset seagulls tank...and a skirt

I kept passing over this fabric at Joann's, picking it up, putting it back, each visit. Loving the color of this knit but feeling unsure about those birds. Readers, I don't ever wear animal portraits or shadow portraits, that stuff is for kids right? Yea! Until now? Oh, and this is M5853...again. I didn't want to wait on this fabric sitting around waiting to get sewed, it was now or way too late!





Inspiration: PAPER BAG WAIST DRESS, MINK PINK, PINK SALOON




Everything is completely serged, except for the twisted streamer & relaxed pleat, which were machine stitched. Each was made of 4 inch wide strips, serged closed and either twisted or pleated. Easy. The streamer was sewn into the shoulder seams & the pleat is machine tacked.




The skirt: stretch linen, pleated with pockets!!
Description: 2451 Misses' Skirts, each in two lengths. Easy to Sew Collection.

Unlined, serged, invisible zipper. Comfortable. Let's call it a wearable muslin...I may do this one again.


Whatcha think?

Vacay Tulle fountain tank, M5853

I can't wait for my next trip and I'm not waiting to wear this tank either!!


I've used this pattern many times before. So very simple.
Fabric: sea foam tulle- Loraines fabric in RI, cream tulle-Helen Enox Fine Fabrics in OKC, organic knit-Haberman Fabrics, MI. Used pattern piece 16 for the ruffles. I decided to layer 2 ruffles on each side, 1 inch apart. Strategically placed near the bust but not directly over the apex.



Tulle top styled: On the bay or around the way!





The J.Crew original retails for $198!! Tulle fountain tank. Yea, it was worth it.