Another McCalls 6164
McCalls 6164 seems to be the pattern I reach for when I want a successful quick sew – this is the fourth time I’ve used it! This is view B.
I eked out the top from some leftover Spotlight viscose jersey. It’s very soft and comfy, but I only had just enough. I actually had to piece the sleeves together to get sufficient length – they have a seam just below the elbow. Because I had so little fabric, I wasn’t able to take the motif placement into account. As you can tell….
Yes, a great big flower giving the bullseye effect! If you are trying to avoid this look (and I advise that you do) Carolyn has a great post about how to over here.
And because I know that you like to see the details of the sleeve construction, here’s a photo!
I’m off to the Quilt and Craft fair with Clare today, so had better get lunch packed and my comfy shoes on. It’s a lovely mother/daughter day out (although I know that Stella wishes she could come too, but she’s not quite old enough to behave well enough yet).
And for our big news – my husband has just been offered a job! It’s a fantastic job that pays well, although it will involve a lot of travel. So I’ll be dropping back to my usual two days of work with some additional contract work here and there as I’m able to coordinate it. It’s very exciting for all of us. The job is a perfect fit for him and draws on all his past employment experience. And although I’ve really enjoyed working full-time, I know that Stella especially would really like to have me around more. Hooray!
Yaaaaaaaay for new job, Mr Thornberry!!!!
Fab news for you all 🙂
Yay for the new job, more time for sewing now too!
Wonderful news Lara. So happy to hear it.
So cute, with wings & everything. I just read on Little Betty’s blog that you bought your daughter a sewing machine, awesome. They can learn so young, i had my 4 spooling bobbins (which i dread) & threading machines since they were 3, very handy, especially for boys to know. Love Posie
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It was so lovely to see you and Clare today Lara. Fantastic news about the new job and I can’t wait to see the pics of the new sewing machine too!
Yay!!! Congratulations Mr Thornberry! And well done to you Lara for stepping in and working full time in the meantime. I know it hasn’t been easy.
And I didn’t even notice the target until you pointed it out.
Lovely news for you – I love your blog, always such an inspiration to me. xx
I think it looks fantastic! Did not notice the boob things on the boobs at all.
That’s fantastic news lara and that camellia is gorgeous
Congrats about the job I hope all goes well for him.
I like this top and don’t think there is anything wrong with the bullseye spots as they are balanced by the ones under them. The material has so much happening I wouldn’t have noticed the elbow seams until you pointed them out. Not sure the little frillys add anything as I didn’t notice them until the last photo. Nice beautiful blue eyes by the way 🙂
So thrilled for you guys!