Post Birthday Celebration and New DIY

Hello Dolls!

Happy Birthday to me! Today’s post is about my post Birthday Celebration at Society Restaurant and Lounge in Silver Spring, MD.  I created a few items to wear for my birthday but because Old Man Winter decided to have a “White Party” Thursday and Friday celebrations just did not happen *le sigh*…

Both the top and the skirt are created by me — the top uses Butterick 5895 and the skirt is a simply self-drafted with back zipper and feathers from Mood Fabrics added.

Pattern Description: Loose-fitting front tie crop top

Pattern Sizing: 4-12 (I cut a size 10)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes exactly, I only used three buttons

Were the instructions easy to follow? Sort of, when it came to the criss-cross of the collar in the back it was not clear.  It had to be re-done a few times.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  Love the pattern very cute and versatile!

Fabric Used:Stretch Satin from Hobby Lobby

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I have fabric on order to create again!

Conclusion: Once again the back collar was a bit difficult to understand, I will consult Butterick for easier instruction.  Although the fabric is quite forgiving I would rather not keep taking the seams out. Otherwise it can be sewn in about an hour or two even with the button holes.

Accessories:

Shoes and Necklace: JCrew (suede and studs — I just love these)

Watch: Michele with snakeskin band

Bracelets: David Yurmen