Tuesday 20 March 2012

Me and My Devon

I love my Devon! And I love it even more in this precious Loopy Vintage print. Both are of course from Sis Boom, you know I'm a big fan!


I sewed this top for myself many weeks ago but only got to model it yesterday. That was my Aisha behind the camera and I think she didn't do too bad getting mommy in her Devon shots.... I am at the moment struggling with my weight....almost 21 months of study leave combined with the stress of school + meeting orders dateline...you get the picture.....mindless nervous munching + free flow of coffee..bad mommy, bad! 

Oh well, school will be over in May when I'll be back to my old full-time-working-mom mode. I have 2 more months to work on fitting into my old clothes again... I've been working out (home workout videos lol!) and trying hard to control my late nite binges....hmmm...wish me luck!


Meanwhile, let me me be content at admiring my Devon...it's the easiest pattern ever! I sewed size L and cut a 27" finish length. It took up 2 yards of fabric. Any longer than 27" you need to have more than 2 yards of 44/45 inches wide fabric (for L size). I didn't change anything about the pattern and am lucky coz the fit is spot on. I chose the elastic (faux drawstring) option. I've kept this pretty fabric for so long and now so happy I get to keep it to myself as a top.

I am revved up about sewing for myself, I think I'm gonna do this more often. It helps me to upgrade my dressmaking skills too...especially on adjusting/fitting patterns to my own body shape. I have already cut another Sis Boom pattern, the Patricia Tunic, will blog about it once I'm done. I am also right now waiting for a few Lisette  patterns to arrive so that I could sew some of those really, really pretty patterns!

Thank you for reading friends, have a gorgeous day!

15 comments:

  1. It's a lovely top, you look great in it!

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  2. love the shirt and the print good choices

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  3. love the shirt and the print good choices

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  4. Your top looks great -- I never sew for myself because I find it challenging to get a good fit, but that pattern looks forgiving enough that I might just have to try it.

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  5. Your top looks great -- I never sew for myself because I find it challenging to get a good fit, but that pattern looks forgiving enough that I might just have to try it.

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  6. Your top looks great -- I never sew for myself because I find it challenging to get a good fit, but that pattern looks forgiving enough that I might just have to try it.

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  7. I love this! I just got some of JP's new line, crazy love and may have to make this for me!!  

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  8. I love this! I just got some of JP's new line, crazy love and may have to make this for me!!  

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  9. I love this! I just got some of JP's new line, crazy love and may have to make this for me!!  

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  10. Thank you Erin, just made my day! :D

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  11. Thanks Kathy! Oh I think this will look spectacular in Crazy Love! I especially love the Jo Ann print, the mustard one is stunning!

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  12. Thanks Kathy! Oh I think this will look spectacular in Crazy Love! I especially love the Jo Ann print, the mustard one is stunning!

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  13. Try it Kimberly! It's true this pattern is very forgiving...it's designed to be loose fitting, love the ruffle sleeves and neckline options too :)

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  14. It looks amazing on you! Love the fabric! Best of luck with the rest of school!

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    1. Thank you so much! I have completed school and it felt great! :)

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