*96** Esme tunic

What on earth has taking me so long?

The whole world has been raving about the Esme tunic pattern, why wasn't I listening?  After all the two Esme tops I sewed last spring have been on rotation ever since.

Doh.

Anyway, it's done.

Drum roll please.....

slightly creased but it's linen (linen mix?), right?

Navy.  Love navy, especially with my new burgundy tights...

.. I know... not for the faint hearted... and maybe a little too short - note to self add a couple of inches due to age restrictions, one must adhere to conventions a little when ones is approaching middle age.  Apparently.  Or not.  Hence the tights (I also like to see my kids roll their eyes... it's fun!)

It's a really easy pattern and if you're not interrupted by visits to the emergency department and making coffee for the glaziers (see yesterday's post) you can sew it up in an afternoon, easily.  I did the small size and like I said I'd probably like to add a little to the length next time.  And try it in a slightly heavier fabric for Autumn.  

(I can't for the life of me remembering where the fabric is from... )

 

Now what? Do I dare sewing the Owyn pants?  Have you tried them? Thumbs up? Down?)

Comments

[Amy at love made my home]

Great fabric, great dress, looks great on you! xx

[The Coffee Lady]

That's super pretty. I've never seen the pattern, or the raving. But I can see why.

[curvywitch]

It looks lovely and the material is gorgeous. You've inspired me to get my needle and cotton out! :)

[Aliwhale]

Nice! I like the length but I know that as I've got older I'm more inclined to ensure my knees are covered. The length of my skirt is relative to my age. By the time I'm 80 I'll be completely shrouded in fabric....

[kristina]

Fabulous! I've made two Esme tops, but even with adjustments they still don't quite work on my rugby-player shoulders. So disappointing as I absolutely love the style. Going to try Merchant and Mills Top 64 next--fingers crossed. And the length is absolutely perfect on you! xx

[elsy]

looks great.....