In the absence of the household photographers I'm adding a quick shot of my lastest project Butterick 5472. This a very easy pattern that hasn't received enough attention in blogland. Firstly, it is great to have a cowl neck pull on dress that can be made in a woven fabric. The front is cut on the bias. I've used a satin faille from Tessuti. The jacket is made from a beautiful soft jersey also from Tessuti. My only suggestion is if you use a knit for the jacket, don't use woven lining (the back is lined with lining, the front pieces are self-lined making it a fabric hungry pattern). It hangs and moves differently. My only other suggestion is that the pockets would benefit from interfacing - they droop a little too much in the knit fabric.
Wearing it with boots to the theatre tonight - Sydney Theatre Company's production de jour - The White Guard with Miranda Otto. Also thoroughly recommend Terminus by Ireland's Abby Theatre Company to my fellow Sydney-siders.
More corporate wardrobe builders on the way.
Looks beautiful! Thanks for the tips on the pattern...
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your night out... we saw Wicked recently and absolutely loved it. And, does your camera have a self-timer?
I do love cowl necks. I'm sure you'll feel super stylish heading off to the theatre in your new outfit. I hope you get a photo of you wearing it for all of us to see.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a great outfit, look forwrad to seeing it on you soon. This made me think it's rare for me to make more than one thing from a wardrobe pattern and I don't know why, they obviously work well together, I like to make life complicated I suppose!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous that you're off to the theatre. Have fun. You'll be the most stylish one there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric! And very nice pattern - had never noticed that one before. Have a lovely time at the theatre.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely outfit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern-I love that there are so many options. Your dress and cardi are so pretty, especially the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is very interesting. I would not worry about the pockets. It gives a soft look to the cardigan. The mix of fabric is very nice.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very chic outfit. Have a wonderful time at the theater!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely, I like how the jacket colour picks up on a minor colour in the print. Your combination looks so appealing.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit! And I hope you enjoyed the theater show! (I'm kind of jealous that you get to see Miranda Otto-- I've been curious to watch her in something else since she played my favorite Lord of the Rings character.)
ReplyDeleteYeah, nice colour play - great combo!
ReplyDeleteLove the stylelines and the colors... Stylish indeed!
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