FINISHED! Banskia top

Finally.  I have finished this top.  Unnaturally I took my time with it. It is a bit dodgey in places, but as I said in my last post, if you stand a little way away from it the sewing looks pretty good.  I really liked the pattern (placket aside) and the fit is great - no  adjustments needed.

I'm really glad I did it but there are a few things I would do differently:

1. I will line up the buttonholes properly - although the spacing on this one IS a design feature!!
2. I like the material, but it is a bit pale and because of the material makes me a bit washed out (and it's hard to photo)
3. I used the facing for the whole placket which meant that it was doubled over which I think was too much. It made it hard for my button holdes. Next time around (if there is one) I would only do half. Luckily I will never have to undo the buttons!
4. I love my machine, but it is pretty low end, so if I were to ever buy a new one I think checking out the button holes would be number one on my list.  I've now decided that my machine doesn't do great button holes!  It's not me!

The fabric I used is Liberty of London "Kara's Trees" and is from the 2011 Summer collection.  It is a design inspired by Quentin Blakes 'L is for Legs' illustration for his 'ABC'. 

I have 11 days left of August is Buttons so I might have enough time to squeeze in another button outfit.  I liked making the drape cardigan and I have worn it HEAPS of times, so I might make another one.... However.... yesterday in the post arrived  my new Pleated Pant pattern from Papercut Patterns.  I know others have talked about their packaging and how great it is, but it is really beautiful.  I think the Banksia top will go great with a finished pleated pant as the ones I'm wearing here are getting a bit old... but I should wait until Zipper month!