New skirt and top

I had been admiring and lusting after some fabulous fabrics on etsy and various blogs I had been reading. They were 'Amy Butler' fabrics and had caught my eye due to the glorious colours and patterns-right up my street. I googled one day to find that I could get my hands on them in pippa blue in Galway. You can only imagine my delight. I had expected to have to import them and there they were just down the road from me (well-35 miles away).
I went to Galway with the kids on bank holiday monday(after a quick enquiry on their website to make sure they were open). I was truely spolied for choice. I picked up four pieces of fabric and some ric rac with a top for me and a skirt for Cerys in the plans.

So today I made a skirt for Cerys..............

I love the ric rac ... its so cute....

I was sorry that I had not bought enough to make a top as well but found a plain t shirt and appliqued a flower using my embroidery machine.............



I was so pleased with the result...................

I also made the top for myself using a top I had bought in Monsoon last year as a pattern.Here's a little look at the cutting out stage. I will post pictures of the finished top later in the week. I was really happy with the way it turned out. If our weather improves I know I will get loads of wear out of it.....mmmmmmm maybe I should get some more fabric for a skirt too.......or maybe more for another top. i have definitely been bitten by the sewing bug.!!!

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