I'm right in the middle of a selfless sewing/crafting mania: school fete sewing, halloween preparation and 5 yr old party birthday so, on a mission at Spotlight on Sunday for Despicable Me and Halloween items, and after having seen this fluro leopard infinity scarf at Sew Brunswick I decided to buy the same fabrics, taking advantage of the 40% off sale (which made it next to nothing) and
I didn't do an infinity scarf as I like to be able to play with my scarves, so rather just a big square. It also barely counts as sewing as all I did was do a rolled hem on the babylock along all 4 edges. I used a tartan scarf that I own and love and wear all the time (but have been thinking that it is a bit heavy for summer) as my guide to sizing - so about a metre in length and then just the width of the fabric. I bought 2 metres of each so probably could have made it longer as the fabric is so lovely and lightweight.
The material is super soft but is only polyester (eek) so now I'm on the look out for some lovely fluro patterned silk for a less cheap option (perhaps Marimekko have one??). Do tell me if you know of some. That one I'd do a proper hem and maybe even add tassles a la Grainline. Oh I wish I'd bought all those fluro notions I saw in France at la droguerie. But this cheap one is getting a lot of wear and am thinking of whipping a few up to put on the handmade stall on Saturday at fete number 2! Worn here with my Megan Nielson Briar, but looks equally good with stripes (of course!).
P.S. Fete number 1 went really well but at the last minute decided not to take my camera, deciding just to take phone shots only to have my phone say that there was no room left to take any photos. Damn!!! So no photos... :( Will try and take more this weekend.
P.P.S I also have a couple of outfits in the works which I hope to get to soon. One due to winning some perfect denim from Gabrielle at Up Sew Late!
P.P.S I also have a couple of outfits in the works which I hope to get to soon. One due to winning some perfect denim from Gabrielle at Up Sew Late!
I love it. Bright, easy, fast and stressfree sewing! Plus it's really cute on you!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - and of course it goes with stripes! (Next week I swear I'm going to find a print to pair with my striped Day to Night top to wear to work). Quick makes are so satisfying especially when they come out this nicely. This would be a great idea for me to practice a rolled hem on my serger. Did the Grinch stockings sell at the fete?
ReplyDeleteThe colours in the fabric are soo lovley - and of course just perfect for an Aussie summer. Might have to be a copy cat of you!!! Cheers, Karen
ReplyDeleteGo fluro... Or flouro... Or whatever... However it's spelt I love it! I used to live in scarves, I have to get back to them as they do make the perfect flexible accessory. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours!!!! It looks great on you! (Love your Briar also!)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Oh I wish you could check out darn cheaps silks, they have so many gorgeous ones so reasonably priced - their website is a bit basic but might be worth a look. I'd Instagram you some but aren't cool enough to Instagram hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in fluoro! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteOh now I want to keep the other one too!! Lovely work. I debated not making it infinity but with all this darn wind it is lovely and secure. Thanks for copying! L x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful print! A perfect accent to an outfit.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric. Would make a great present - may have to find some patterned voile now!
ReplyDeleteA lady can never have enough scarves! I do hope Marimekko make patterned silk - I have only seen their cottons in store.
ReplyDeleteIf you see any fluro let me know!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm going to run a couple up for the fete tomorrow and see how they go.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margo!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of keeping the other one as well!! I should make the next one infinity as I'm such a fiddler that my scarves are always flying everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteYou need to get on instagram!! :) Will check out the website - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks ! I wear my Briar ALOT!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jillian. It is fun to wear - and yes you should get back into scarves.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha - these cheap scarves could be the thing!
ReplyDeleteThe rolled hem feature makes it so easy - but as I said I probably should hem it nicer - well I will with more expensive fabric. Yes, I sold all but 1 of the stockings. We have the school fete on Saturday (later today) and I should have made some more... next year.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what print your pair with your D to N top. Everything goes with stripes!!
Thanks Gillian. Colours really do make you happier!
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