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:

  1. Dani - tkdchick15 July 2016 at 09:29

    That's a beautiful top!

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  2. Kerryp7715 July 2016 at 10:05

    Gorgeous top

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  3. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname15 July 2016 at 11:05

    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

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  4. Annie15 July 2016 at 13:22

    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.

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  5. Bea15 July 2016 at 16:53

    That's a beautiful top.

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  6. Mary - Lecoeurceltique16 July 2016 at 04:19

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

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  7. rosey17516 July 2016 at 15:10

    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

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  8. Mini16 July 2016 at 21:46

    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.

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  9. Lady Stitch-a-Lot17 July 2016 at 04:05

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

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  10. Elfie17 July 2016 at 07:56

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

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  11. Preeti18 July 2016 at 06:55

    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.

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  12. Julie20 July 2016 at 01:31

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

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