Two appliqued flower tops

Yes yes, these photos are sideways. I'm in a hurry. ;)

Just two tops I appliqued for myself!

 

2025-April: I finally finished my long sleeve dolman top!

This top has been in the works for months. I cut out the pieces first, and they sat around for a while.

Then I clipped them together to sew. Put this work-in-progress off to the side, where it sat for a lot longer. So much longer, that I began to wonder where the bulk of my clips had gotten to!

Then I pieced the colorblocked sleeves, front, and back. More sitting. But not for as long!

Then, in a great burst of energy, I sewed it all together and finished it in one day!

Behold, my "cozy critters" dolman top! For me!

I used the Oaklynn pattern from Made For Mermaids. It's VERY COMFY! :)

Smart and Strong appliqued top!

This was requested by C, when she outgrew the shirt this writing was originally on. She selected the fabrics and I was going to help her make it herself, but as it sometimes happens, she asked me to just do it instead. That's OK! I'm happy to!

Appliqued front with a message that everyone loves! :D

The back has a Totoro print

2024-April: Scrappy Rainbow Top!

Hello! I've decided to jump back in with current sewing projects over here on the sewing blog! Every now and then I'll have an "old" backlog post from 2022-2023 thrown in as I get to it. I was tired of NOT posting here, my beloved Dorybird blog, so here we go!

I just finished this fun knit top for E!

The front

and the back

2022-Jan: Doodle Sweatshirt

I had already put black sleeves on this store-bought hoodie for E's Dawn Wings Necrozma costume. She wore it a lot after Halloween and it got stained. So I appliqued a bunch of "doodles" on it to cover the stain and add extra interest! I like how it came out: very random but (I think) pleasing. It was like doing collage. I had fun with it and she liked wearing it, too!

 

2021-Nov: Simple blue sweater

I made this top for myself out of a soft sweater knit. I love how it came out, especially the fun bishop sleeves! Next time I may add a *little* more length to the sleeves.

Just like for my kids, I added a tiny tag (of Liberty bias tape) in the back for easy dressing! ;)

Pattern is the Arlington sweater by Love Notions

2021-Nov: Koala and sloth hoodie sweatshirt jacket

I made this cute jacket for C out of sweatshirt knit printed with her favorite: koalas! Even though I made it in 2021, she still fits it 1.5 years later!

I thought I'd show some fun details: I added some Liberty bias tape where the hood meets the body, plus made a hanging loop. I also used some Liberty cording for the drawstring.

Pattern is the Love Notions Samson Sweater

2021-Nov: New sleeves for purple top

I had bought a top with 3/4 sleeves, but those aren't my favorite, so I didn't wear it much. I decided to add length so it was a proper long-sleeved top! I sewed on some nice purple interlock knit as long cuffs. Now I wear it a lot in the colder months!

2021-August: two starry shirts

These were a gift for a friend's daughter's birthdays!

 

2021-August: Blue Imagination Sweatshirt!

I love how this came out! I upcycled an old sweatshirt from my hubby into my daughter's size, added a kangaroo pocket, and appliqued everything else. Sadly she only fit it briefly, but now it's nice and big on her little sister!

Little sun on back and critters on shoulders!

2021-August: Upcycled LOVE shirt

 This was for E., made entirely from my old shirts (including the LOVE applique)!

2021-August: Totoro top and star top for ME!

 I was overdue for some new me-made tops so I made these fun ones!

2021-August: Two inspirational panel tops!

 I made these for C. by appliqueing a panel onto a store-bought top, and adding ribbon and other applique critters I had previously cut out. Easy and they look great!

I also added a ribbon to the neckline of this one.

2021-August: Pokemon shirt

 A new Pokemon shirt for E! I love this fabric. :)

2021-July: My camping shirt and camping top roundup!

And here is my camping shirt! I love it and still wear it all the time.

front

back

2021-July: Camping shirt for my friend E.

 This is my best friend's custom camping shirt, again all fabrics she requested!

front

back

2021-July: Camping shirt for E.

 Here is E's camping top, from fabrics she requested!

front

back

2021-July: Camping shirts, two for Z.

Here are the two custom shirts I made for Z. He got a bonus tank top since my panel set came with two different panels. :)

tank top

front of shirt

back of shirt

2021-July: Camping shirts, E and N

I made a whole set of fun tops for a camping trip we went on with my best friend and her kids! Everyone got a shirt (A. politely declined) and I had lots of fun putting them all together!

These are the first two, matching, for C and her buddy N who is around the same age/size.

front

back

2021-May: A bunch of camis!

I made a bunch of custom camisoles for my friends, myself, my kids, and my friend's kid!