My New Wardrobe Sewing Projects June 2012 - ?

1. June 15, 2012
 New Look 6127 - Breezy top made with red eyelet and underlined with a lightweight red cotton:









Note--After finishing this, I wore it and realized that it was a little too long for my liking, I shortened it an additional 1 1/2 inch.


2. June 16, 2012
McCalls 3978









3. June 18, 2012 and added flowers on June 21, 2012
New Look 6107 - Aqua fitted top made with washed silk shantung.






 




I raised the neckline by 2 inches, but it wasn't enough, so I added self fabric flowers at the neckline. They hang around 1" over the neckline seam. Next time, I'll simply raise the neckline a total of 3 inches. Here's the final!


4. January 25, 2012
Vogue 8422 - View B



Blue and white floral knit:





5. January 25, 2012
McCalls 6435 - sleeveless knit version of top with asymmetrical yoke









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Still waiting to get some underlining for this.
New Look 6130 - Peplum top made with bright yellow rayon blend.







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4. June 26, 2012 - Bolero with long sleeves - I can't wait to make this!
New Look 6080







I'm making the bolero with a sandy beige jacquard. The color will go perfectly with the aqua and red tops that I made, and also with the yellow peplum top that I'm planning to make:






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