King Download

Dont let the shades fool you, its getting nippier round these parts. What you cant tell from these pics is that Im wearing a vest underneath, so my nippy weather sewing has commenced. 

As with the previous version (technically versions, as I tried the pattern again in Ikat which I dont think worked very well and never got worn), I used the size M, grading out to a size L at the hips. When it came to construction, it was really fun trying to get the neatest finish I could managed. Theres a fair bit of topstitching on this garment, so it requires a bit of time. One of the corners where one of the front inset panels attaches to the main front piece didnt go as well as I would have liked, but youd never notice unless I forced you to stare at it with a magnifying glass. Not going to happen.  

This time round, Ive left the open neckline free to flap as the pattern intends. On my grey version, I stitched a tiny invisible popper to protect my dignity and stop it from gaping quite so much, but with this one, Im enjoying the freer vibe. However, when the weather warms up again next year and I no longer want to wear a vest underneath, I may well apply the popper trick to this one too. 

I may love this fabric even more than I love the Tova pattern! As you may know, I very rarely buy new fabric to sew with. However, as you also may know, I rarely say no to free stuff when its offered to me. Which is how I occasionally get to try some out sewing with different bits of fabric that I didnt find in my stash or through second-hand sources. I chose this stuff when I was offered 2m of anything from  my blog sponsor the Fabric Godmothers stock in return for helping out at their open day back in August. Apparently its 4oz washed denim, and it is soooooper soft and it was dreamy to sew with. Its kind of like chambray, buy way nicer, IMO. The Fabric Godmother also has it available in indigo and light blue, but I think the mid-blue is the perfect 70s tone. As you can see from these pics, it creases a bit. But it was so nice to sew with and feels great to wear, that I couldnt give a toss about that. 

One thing that seems to be happening with this version that I hadnt noticed with my grey one, is theres a bit of tightness around my bicep area when I raise my arms up. You can see in the photo above how some creases have formed due to this occurrence. Hmm... It doesnt bother me particularly but Im annoyed because Im not sure what I would do about it, if I were to make this top again. I think making a straight-up size L would be too big around the shoulders, and I dont really feel that the sleeves are too narrow as theres more than enough room in there when my arms are by my sides. Any ideas?

Aside from that minor issue, I LOVE this top! I admit that I was a little worried about attempting to double denim, but Im all about this 70s look. Im excited to see what happens to this top after several rounds of wear and washing. Im hoping that it itll look and feel increasingly like something my mum kept hold of from back in the day!    

This is a new category that Ive decide to include when I review a new make. I love to see it on other peoples blogs so Im shamelessly copying.  

Pattern: £0 (BTW, if I have already used a sewing pattern, even if I paid for it previously, Im going to class the cost as £0.)

Fabric: £0

Thread and notions: stash

Total = £0! Hurrah!!!!!