Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are my two Favorite Holidays! I was determined that this year I would make myself a few new tops to wear to celebrate. I'm likely to wear these anytime of year and not just in October & November.

First up was to make a top with some fabric I had won from EBS Fabrics a few years ago. I won a set of 4 child panels from the Hansel & Gretel round along with this coordinating print that has bones on it. If you know the tale of Hansel & Gretel, then you know  it's a bit morbid and perfect for Halloween.

I used the Halla Patterns Beachcomber pattern and modified it a bit. I widened it out  from the bust down to keep as much of the panels as possible.  And I made my own sleeves to add to it.

I pieced the 4 child's panels so that they tell the story in order from left to right, top to bottom.

I absolutely love how it came out!

Next, I wanted to sew up my Planchette fabric from Dark Matter Fabrics that I purchased 2 years ago! I have always loved Ouija Boards - especially vintage ones  that have ornate planchettes. I fell in love with this print from the moment I saw it.

 I used the Patterns for Pirates Sweetheart for my peplum top. I used a bamboo lycra for the peplum.

I am wearing a planchette necklace that I purchased from Thread & Grain.

I bought so much quilting cottons when the Tula Pink Tula de Luna line was at preorder. I love Tula Pink's fabrics and her version of Dia de los Muertos fabrics was just gorgeous. I don't think I bought enough, as I'm having a hard time finding patterns that will work with what I bought. So for now, I've used just one of the many prints to make a top.

 I love the Adora Top & Dress (unfortunately it appears that this pattern is no longer available). It features a woven yoke in the front and back with  a knit body & sleeves. I used the same bamboo lycra for this that I used in the top above.

I had to modify the front neckline slightly so that I could keep from  cutting off any of the design. I will be wearing this top all the time! I love it!

My Aunt's birthday is on November 2 - Dia de los Muertos. She's going to Mexico to celebrate this year and I am so jealous! I want to go! My mother asked me to make her a top and picked the fabrics and the pattern. I have a photo of my Aunt in the top I made on Instagram. I had some scraps leftover and was just able to get a top out for myself.

My mother selected this Sugar Skull print from Spoonflower.  This is the Modern Jersey - which is my favorite fabric from Spoonflower. I picked the Love Notions Margot Peplum for my pattern and selected the full circle skirt peplum. However, my skirt was cut into 4 quarter as I was working with scraps and none of my pieces are cut on the grain.

 I love my top and this one will also get worn all the time!

I still have some Halloween and Dia de los Muertos fabrics to sew through with some big plans for next year.

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