SA's Scarlett Top

Another StyleArc review today.

  

This is the Scarlett Top.  

The description is this: Use your design skills to create your individual look.  Scarlett can be made in a mix and match fabric combination or leave it plain.  This square shaped tunic style has a dropped shoulder line finished off with a very cute sleeve.  The hem bands wrap from front to back to complete this interesting look.  

I would wholeheartedly agree with the description.  My fabric choices are two remnants from my stash.

I love this bright orange linen.  The print is a ditsy floral that's a quilting cotton.  It's really high quality cotton.  I love using quilting cottons for garments.  They work so well as they wash, dry, and press beautifully.

I am still not sure this style is totally the most flattering, but I wore it and several people stopped me and commented on how cute they thought this was and where did I get it?  Isn't that one of the best compliments ever?

I made one small change and that was to fold the neckbind to the outside instead of the inside.  I think it helps tie everything together.

Thanks for reading!

Sue

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I so love this pattern.  It is so well drafted and I believe it gives you great results. 

Previously, I made the hippo and decided to give it another go as every little girl needs a giraffe.  

Just because this is a giraffe, there isn't any rule that he/she can't be a floral giraffe, right?

Both fabrics were in my stash.  For the eyes, I used plastic snaps.  I reinforced the area with interfacing, lined up both sides of the head and used my awl to punch tiny holes, both in the same location, so the eyes weren't wonky.

How cute are the proportions on this?  

 

Sorry, but the above photo won't let me turn it. 

As with any sort of pattern like this, cut and sew carefully and don't forget to press as you go.

I didn't stuff this one as tightly as I could have as I was hoping Elaina would want to sleep with it and I tried to make it somewhat cuddly.

I can foresee making the flamingo.  Why not?

Thanks for reading!

Sue