Finished Sorbetto



I finished the Sorbetto top about a week ago.  The overall effect is a little more sporty than I had imagined, but that might have more to do with the pants I'm wearing than the top.

I have to show off the topstitching on this project, because it's always been very hard for me to stitch a straight line.  The secret was to go very slow, and have lots of light.

Bias tape trim on neckline and arm holes.

I made two rows of stitches at the bottom hem.



It's hard to believe such a simple top required so much effort, but it's cute and it fits!

Natural Fibers Contest, I'm In!

I just entered the Natural Fibers Contest on Patternreview.com!

Here are the rules:

Make an item using only 100% natural fibres- silk, wool, cotton, linen, hemp or bamboo. For this contest, blends are not allowed. The fibre that you use must be 100% ONE fibre. Ie 100% silk NOT 50 silk/50 bamboo

Lining and/or trims do not have to be a natural fibre. 

Any wearable item is acceptable. A skirt, dress, pants, or coat for a woman, man or child.

Home Dec and accessories are not a part of this contest. 
Photos are always a necessary part of a contest entry. At least one photo of the finished garment is necessary. 

A review must be written and the PR member must enter the contest and link the review to the contest by 11:59pm of the last day of the contest.


I participated in the costume contest last September and it was great incentive to complete my son's pirate costume before Halloween.

Pirate costume McCall's 4952

Trick or Treat!

Now I just need to decide what to make for this contest.  Unfortunately the white eyelet I just purchased is a cotton/poly blend, and the Anne Klein linen I scored at Vogue Fabrics is a linen/silk blend. Hmmm...