This time I wanted to use up another fabric from my stash, I had a metre of this fantastic jungle print fabric from Liberty. Since the moment I saw it, I've thought about Wild Sargasso Sea, the book by Jean Rhys, which tracks the life of the 'mad woman in the attic', Mrs Rochester. The jungle is described as, dark, oppressive, and haunting, and I think this purple and lime green / yellow fabric has some of that feeling about it too.
As always, zero pattern matching happening! This time I had the excuse of having no extra fabric, but there always seemes to be an excuse.... I really should learn how to do it!!
One of my favourite things about this fabric is that it has really rich, autumnal colours, yet it's actually a really fine cotton. Now the shops are all full of clothes for winter, I think it works for that awkward period between seasons. However I have decided - no more Laurels for a while, and not until I have a idea takes it a little away from the basic design!
I love the fabric you used! I love Liberty prints, but never have seen this one.. It's a beautiful top, and I don't think you need to worry about matching the pattern as it's not a big print, besides the print looks quite abstract from the distance..
ReplyDeleteAh thanks Foam of Days! Liberty always have such unusual prints, as well as the pretty flowers! I found this one in a basket of metre offcuts near their tills, I think it must have been the end of a roll.
DeleteThanks again! :)