Way back when, Hannah, from Made With Hugs and Kisses, released this FREE pattern download. I printed it out straight away.
And then it sat in my ‘to do’ pile for nearly a year and a half. Oops, sorry Hannah!
Anyway, to cut a long story short, I finally got round to making it up during my ‘old stuff remake’ sessions that I mentioned before.
This was originally a sickly sweet strapless dress, (ick!) which I NEVER wore. But it was made from lovely brushed organic cotton that my mum gave me.
Due to the cut of the dress, I had to be rather creative with recutting this pattern, so you can see some random seam lines on the peplum, but I don’t mind them at all as they are symmetrical.
I tried to pattern match wherever I could, but was hindered by the lack of fabric again.
Without doubt, my favourite part of this make is the beautiful covered buttons, which were a christmas gift from a friend.
I think the top works well tucked in or out and I’m definitely looking forward to wearing it in the summer!
dreaming of avonlea 
Did you make your skirt? If so, I’d love to know the pattern, please.
I did indeed – and rather conveniently, it’s a very cheap Burdastyle pattern http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/marie
Gosh, this is lovely! Those buttons are brilliant.
Ah thanks – they are great, aren’t they?!
Yey for peplum tops! Also, Liberty of London covered buttons?
Good spot – they are indeed!
I love the colour combo, too. That top would go so well with so many colours, and is really flattering on you!
Thank you, that’s what I’m hoping – I think it will get much more wear in summer too!
Very cute!
The buttons are absolutely adorable and I love the colour combination of the soft blue with the burnt orange!
Thank you!