fen

i bought the fen pattern by amber + jaime at fancy tiger crafts a few months ago.  i'd wondered if i might be able to make the dress work for julia.  the neck opening seems a bit wide, but i thought i could make it smaller.  i haven't tried it for her yet, but when i saw this rust colored linen, i decided to make myself a fen top.  it might have had a little something to do with karen's fens and jaime's use of the linen which made it look a totally different color from the purchase page.  i decided to love the linen whatever the color turned out to be, so i ordered it with a little less than my usual amount of waffling.

while the color doesn't look to me like either of the pictures, it is my new favorite.  i cut out the size i measured in the fen, but made the neck opening smaller.  after i had it put together... but before sewing the hem... i decided to make the hi-low effect a bit less pronounced.  i also added pockets.

this was a very simple + quick sew... and the results make me smile.  the combination of just the right weight linen and the cut of the pattern make for a top that is just what i want to wear right now.  this top goes well with high waisted jeans.  it can be worn over a pact tank top to confidently bridge the potential gap with other pants. probably my favorite way to wear it is over my black ali golden jumpsuit.  i also think it would be super cute over a calf skimming slip dress.

fen, i think i like you.

love,
jane