it was my Dad’s birthday on Saturday and so the treat is always morning coffee in our nearest Bettys. If you follow my blog you will know how often I visit! It is a quintessential English tea rooms. He is called Alan, hence ‘The Liberty Alan’ and he collects old cameras. Here he is, showing off the birthday gift.
I know I keep making Lottie blouses, but my excuse is…they really are lovely to wear, I feel smart even when casual and they really show off the fabric. After sewing my other blouses – The Lawn Lottie and The Feathers- (remember I cut out three waiting to take the Blog Manager to the bus to Rome!!?!) and loving them so much, I decided I was an expert and could certainly make a space in my wardrobe for a Liberty classic.
It was a gorgeous Spring day walking to Bettys and so could not resist the daffodil cluster for a few Liberty Wildflower themed shots!
I bought the Wild Flower Liberty fabric from White Tree fabrics using my 20% off code-SEWDEPUTY. I just bought one metre and you may have noticed (those eagle eyed followers!) that the bow is slightly shorter on this Lottie.
Despite only buying a metre, I still had enough to make my own bias binding- I know May Martin would be so proud!! So I decided again to let it show on the edge of my sleeves. What is this called??!? I did it on The Feathers too and liked how the fabric is in a different direction, just an added extra!
I really loved sewing this fabric, it is like the Rolls Royce of fabric. I keep looking at the other choices on the website and eyeing them up as possible Lotties!!
HELP ME!! I think I have a Lottie problem! Be warned it is contagious! Hila has now decided she needs one in her wardrobe- will she stop at one tho!?!
Pattern: Simple Sew Lottie Blouse
Fabric : 1m of Liberty Wildflower from White Tree Fabrics. Use my 20% off code at the checkout- SEWDEPUTY
Wonky Factor: 8/10 I’m wondering if I hemmed it slightly shorter than the others…..my midriff is not the type for showing off!!
You will be please to know I have ordered some more fabric from White Tree Fabrics…….wasn’t this designed to be made into a Ruby!?!
Amanda 💝
Liberty and Lottie = a perfect combo! Lovely sewing as usual!
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Gorgeous! I absolutely adore that new fabric you have bought for the Ruby dress too!!!! Blog manager getting very arty in her photo compo!!! Xxx
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She is getting very professional!! Thanks xx
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Oooo! Looking luvly! I need a lottie too! Especially as I’ve had all my hair chopped off, I need something a bit more feminine.
Happy belated birthday to Pops! 🍰
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Hair chopped off??? Wow! We need a new blog post!!
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I’ve put a pic on Twitter, hubby’s not seen it yet….I only decided mid morning then off I went!! Feels weird! 😳
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Am off to twitter!!
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Pretty top! And your Ruby is going to be beautiful! I must be the only person in the world who hasn’t made her own bias tape yet! 😔
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I don’t blame you! It is like a rubic cube to me everytime I make it! I have to re learn how to do it!
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Once again I love your fabric and pattern choices! OMG I am going to have to buy this Liberty now! I have situated a pussy bow pattern and will be rocking up to the party soon! Thats a gorgeous fabric for your Ruby dress I cant wait to see it 😉
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Can’t wait to see it! Hope you didn’t mind me adding you to my blog post!! So sorry, I forgot to ask!!! I have seen another Liberty one, very similar to this that I think will look gorgeous….maybe more a Victoriana look!
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I dont mind at all! I bought the Liberty and so pleased I got 20% off using your code😃. It makes Liberty fabric a bit less painful on the pocket😁. I also like the Theo print and am thinking it could work as well.
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Woo! Woo! This is great news! Hope it sews well!!
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Every time I read about you cutting out fabric to keep you awake makes me shudder as it is the last thing I would do. Cutting is so final….one slip and it has all gone wrong! Great Lottie. The smaller bow means you could wear it to work as the ends won’t get in the way as you bend down! 😉
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Yes, I am like that with fabric like Liberty or guipure lace, but am more relaxed about my usual £5 a metre cotton!
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Beautiful top and no midriff in sight! X
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Haha! Thanks, just no Pilates moves in it!!!
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love your Lottie AND the fabric for your new Ruby dress!
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Thank you! Have just tried to cut it out! Aaaggghhhh to the pattern matching!
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lol
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I’ve had a metre of that fabric for about six months now and still haven’t decided what to do with it! Your dad must be well chuffed – Bettys AND a blouse named after him!
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It needs to be a Lottie! I only had a metre of it!! 😀
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Love the new fabric. Is it a cotton?
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Tana lawn cotton. So lovely to sew and wear!
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What a totally lovely Saturday! Yep, remember that remark, and am so pleased to see this version in such an appropriate setting… and your dad has another camera for his collection. (Belated felicitations to his good self!) Definitely go with that Ruby! x del
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Thanks Del! Yes, a nice way to spend a Saturday…posh coffee and spring sunshine! X
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nothing wrong with another lottie! its certainly a style which suits you and is very versatile! It looks great and that discount code is certainly tempting,,,,and yes, that fabric was definitely meant to be a ruby!!
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Thank you! X
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What beautiful photos in this post Amanda 🙂 Another lovely make, and nothing at all wrong with repeat sewing if the style suits. I really must get round to sewing something with some Liberty fabric…
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Thank you! It is lovely to sew with. I think you should get some now you are an expert with your sewing.
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I’m not sure if I’ll ever consider myself an ‘expert’ sewer, but I’ve certainly come a long way…
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I think you are! You make beautiful clothes. 😍
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Now Amanda, you’ve gone and made me blush! Have a good week 🙂
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