Another little piece of my heart ~ #FABsessed

I have always been told I am an older soul, a bit of a 'hippy', 70's child born a few decades to late. As I have gotten a little older, I have learned to be proud of this an embrace it, its more of a compliment than I realized.

When I saw this Blueberry Slush tie dye fabric from The Fab Clique I really felt a deep need for it. I wasn't sure what to make with it I just new I needed it. Sometimes you just look at something and know given time it will be great.

I have learned a lot about fabrics over the last 2 years, what to use them for, what types are better for certain projects. One of the best things about the Fab Clique to me is that the website has great info on it to to really help you decide on if its right for your project. In this case I had no idea what I was going to make in the end I just new I needed this one, and that it would make a great top for here in Hawaii.

I looked around for a pattern that really felt right. I wanted one that would fit the fabric, and my feelings towards it. Something that reflected my old soul, but was still adaptable to my current fashion sense as well. When I saw the Phoenix from Hey June Patterns it just clicked.

I loved the subtle lines and relaxed fit of it, the ties and yoke of the front. It is a bit plain some might say but its got this great vintage, older 70's vibe to me. It was perfect for this fabric! It checked all the boxes to really show off this beautiful print and give me this light, airy top. Makes me want to go to the beach or sing some Janis. Really when I look at it I have to smile, cause it makes me feel good.

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