Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Simply stylish ...in my opinion

 
 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.

14 comments:

  1. Looks beautiful! Thanks for the tips on the pattern...
    I hope you enjoy your night out... we saw Wicked recently and absolutely loved it. And, does your camera have a self-timer?

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  2. 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.

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  3. It 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!

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  4. So jealous that you're off to the theatre. Have fun. You'll be the most stylish one there.

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  5. Beautiful fabric! And very nice pattern - had never noticed that one before. Have a lovely time at the theatre.

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  6. Lovely pattern - I hadn't noticed it but having seen your creations from it, I'm thinking it would make a good addition to any stylish woman's wardrobe. I like the fabrics you used.

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  7. What a great pattern-I love that there are so many options. Your dress and cardi are so pretty, especially the colors.

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  8. This 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.

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  9. That is a very chic outfit. Have a wonderful time at the theater!

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  10. It looks lovely, I like how the jacket colour picks up on a minor colour in the print. Your combination looks so appealing.

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  11. Lovely 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.)

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  12. Yeah, nice colour play - great combo!

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  13. Love the stylelines and the colors... Stylish indeed!

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