Wednesday 19 December 2012

.Lil in Liberty.

The night before we left for Queensland I was feeling organised and sat down to a spot of sewing. On the sewing machine was a adorable little top for Lil made from some of my Liberty of London fabric.
The latest Ottobre magazine had just arrived in the mail, and whilst it was a Winter issue, I was drawn the sweetest little camisole top pattern in it. The pattern is from Ottobre 6/2012 - #22. "Lumikello". I think the camisole is supposed to be worn underneath another top or lengthened to make a nightie but I really like the style and knew that it would be perfect for warmer weather, especially when made in some lightweight Liberty.
I love the fine detail of the front yoke with tiny pintucks. I was supposed to sew buttons down the middle, but didn't get around to it. I think it looks fine without but might add some one day.
Instead of a lace trim around the yoke and hem, I used a tiny pompom trim that I had in my stash, another cute detail.
After I had finished the top, I decided to include a little sleeve to cover her shoulders, so cut a semi-circle from fabric and hemmed the edges with more pompom trim. Isn't it adorable? It was a quick sew, although I didn't understand the instructions to sew in the yoke so I made it up and it worked fine.
SUPPLIES:
Liberty of London, Mabelle in Blue

4 comments:

Womens Coats And Jackets said...

Your idea of lace in the outfit, makes to look more beautiful. Lovely girl in a pretty outfit.

~ Kim ~ said...

It's so pretty. I love the fabric and the trim you used. Have a Merry Xmas!

Yana said...

She looks absolutely adorable in that top! Beautiful fabric and the trim is a great addition.

thetoffeetree said...

Wow, that is beautiful!! Toni, I've tried to email you a couple of times about your patterns with no response...is a phone call best?! Michelle

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