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WatercoloursWiksten 2

We've been enjoying some beautifully warm weather here in Wellington (dare I say, unusually warm?) It seemed like a good time to get a few summery projects finished, the first being this top, which was made using Jenny Gordy's Wiksten Tank pattern (you can find it for sale here.)

I loved the watercolour-painted style of this cotton as soon as I saw it (in Global Fabrics, Ghuznee St, central Wellington and they just happen to be having a sale, if you're local…)

The Wiksten Tank is a nice pattern with a generous fit and French seam finishing, as well as bias edging around the neckline and armholes (I used a contrasting brown gingham fabric for this job.)

I plan on matching it with my favourite work pants and new Saltwater sandals on Monday. Fingers crossed this weather settles in for another week…

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5 responses to “watercolours”

  1. Christina Lowry Avatar

    It’s lovely! You have an eye for a beautiful fabric. xx

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  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I visited their Christchurch shop at Xmas, and came away with some lovely polka dot printed silk. Planning on making a similar tank to yours with it, and hoping to wear it (occasionally) when Invercargill’s weather co-operates.

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  3. Angela Avatar

    You did a great job! The color is very pretty.

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  4. Julie Lealand Avatar
    Julie Lealand

    Your new tank top is just beautiful Melissa – that fabric is just perfect & I love the brown gingham binding you have teamed with it – just sets it off beautifully 🙂

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  5. Jacqui Dodds Avatar

    This looks really beautiful Melissa I have a pattern from Jenny Gordon – the Tova shirt that I need to get moving oin and make.
    Jacqui

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