Figgy’s Celestial tee
It really doesn’t take long to fall behind with blog posts. Last weekend away with the school mums, followed by frenetic school related activities, and then a couple of days of gastro for both the eldest daughter and for me, and all of a sudden days and days have passed by without anything being blogged. And I do have quite a few projects to show you – all as a result of my knit mania a couple of weeks back. Honestly, a straight forward knit top really does only take an hour or so to make. And actually, this Figgy’s Celestial tee that I made for Clare yesterday only took around half an hour to make!
The fabric was purchased from Darn Cheap Fabrics in the afternoon. (And I finally ran into Sarah while I was there – I knew that it would happen eventually! Hello Sarah – so lovely to finally meet you in real life!) Clare has a “Fluoro Disco Party” to attend later in the week, and this fabric really did hit the mark.
It’s very fluid poly/spandex, but worked quite well in this pattern. I made the size 8/9 for Clare, which is the largest size that this pattern goes up to.
Sorry that the photos are a fraction blurry – light was fading rapidly when I snapped these photos. This tee is quite basic, but has some nice features. There are three pleats at the centre front, and a high-low hemline.
The sleeves are simply cut on, and there is a narrow neckband attached. I used the overlocker for most of the construction, with the machine to finish hems and top-stitch around the neckband with a simple zig-zag.
And of course, we made a matching headband! Clare is very happy with her new fluoro top and guess what – there is plenty of fabric left. Hmmm, am I too old to wear fluoro?
Love it!
Flouro top at your age – no. Too easy, almost boring. You can carry flouro bike shorts with aplomb.
Turned out fabulous. She looks great in it! Was a delight to meet you both too – truly made my day! Glad you like my gold pants – of course you’ve got that linen too! Have you used it yet? Be careful ironing it, the gold disappears if you dont use an ironing clothing! 🙁
Oops should read ‘ironing cloth’
I’m thinking we were both around the last time fluoro was a big thing, so the fashion police would say “No”, but who listens to them. Maybe some fluoro undies???
Fluoro….definitely yes although I would tone it down with black I think! Clare on the other hand can carry it off in all its fluoro glory! Great top, I can see why she likes it. Perhaps your other daughter would like fluoro leggings!
Cute looking top, not sure I’d want to wear it unless it’s some type of sporty action piece. Maybe leggings with a black top?