Friday, 15 July 2016

Gifted Gorgeousness July

July already! And it's time for another Gifted Gorgeousness as organised by Jo at Serendipitous Stitching.
You all know the drill by now. The post has to involve a gift in some (frequently tenuous) way.
This month I'm showing this top I made. It counts for two reasons.
1) I made it for Eloise
2) The pattern (New Look 6483) was a cover gift with Sew Magazine.
This is the sleeveless version, view D. The pattern itself was easy enough but the fabric (a Chinese style brocade) was very slippery and frayed like mad, so if I make her any more they will probably be in a nice forgiving cotton.
This is Naomi modelling it as Eloise isn't here, so it looks a little loose on her because she's a size smaller.

Also I'm not sure if this counts as a crafty gift, but Naomi did this henna for me





12 comments:

Dani - tkdchick said...

That's a beautiful top!

Kerryp77 said...

Gorgeous top

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Thanks for taking part in GG this month. The top is gorgeous but that fabric does look like a PITA! Great henna too.

I have an idea for a new SAL next year, the Tenuous Links SAL! A bit like the Radio 2 programme where they get people to phone in with weak claims to fame! I chose a theme and everyone posts vaguely connected items with an explanation. Winner gets a shoe horn LOL

Annie said...

What a pretty top! Love that expression on Naomi's face. And your henna tattoo is lovely. I like the idea of temporary body art.

Bea said...

That's a beautiful top.

Mary - Lecoeurceltique said...

That's a lovely top with beautiful fabric (even if it kept fraying).

rosey175 said...

I can imagine your frustration with that fabric! But it's really lovely in the end, after you've strangled it a few times. :D

Mini said...

Looking at the fabric I can imagine how difficult it would have been to sew it. Still the top turned out lovely.
Oh Henna,I loved Henna when I was a kid and would get it on my hands on any occasion u could get hands on.

Lady Stitch-a-Lot said...

The top you made loos beautiful, the fabric is truly lovely =)

Elfie said...

I enjoyed popping in to read your GG post. The top is lovely - and so is that fabric.

Preeti said...

Nice top!! Lovely henna too:) It's been a long time I didn't put henna on my daughter's hand. She likes it but I don't like the smell and I don't like anything on my hand while cooking.

Julie said...

Nice top and isn't your model looking wonderful after her time up north studying.