Dotted Sorbetto

 Finally I have finished a project! My first top project...yay! I guess these aren't the most flattering photos. oh well. The pattern is Sorbetto, a free download pattern from Colette Patterns. I got the fabric from (i think) a bunch of yard sale fabric from my boyfriend's mom. There were two matching fabrics, one with the polka-dots, one just plain teal. It seems a little bright to me, but I'm excited about embracing new colors and patterns. I had barely enough of the dots to cut the pattern out! I used the plain to make my very own bias tape following this awesome tutorial from Colette Patterns for the neck and armhole edges. The hardest part was trying to sew the bias tape on with a sort-of-straight line. I somehow chose to use pastel pink as my top stitching thread, which means it shows up a little more. But, this is my very first time, I'm sure the next time i'll be better at it.

My mom says when she was a (missionary) kid coming back to the USA from Africa with her sisters, they all had dresses made out of a similar color and print. I will try to find some photos. Apparently there may also be a matching purse at one of my aunt's houses?

I'm looking forward to cutting out a black and white small-ish gingham print for another sorbetto. I have some vintage bias tape in hot  pink that seems fun! I was so happy to learn how to make my own, I think it will be great for many future projects. The best part is using up scraps, and also being able to have stuff that matches perfectly rather than the 20+ colors at the store.