Inspiration...Shirtdress

This is one piece dressing at it's best:

This is the Claudine Drawstring-Waist Linen Maxi Shirtdress by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $798.00.  Details:  peter pan collar, half button front, short sleeves, rolled cuffs, drawstring cinched waist, side slip pockets, a-line silhouette, side slit about 15 3/4-inches, linen, dry-clean, approximately 52 1/2-inches from shoulder to hem.  

My first thought for a pattern was this:

This is the Love Notions Melody Dolman pdf pattern.  The collar is different which I think I would prefer, the pattern would need to be lengthened, and converted to a pull over. All are doable.  If you already have this pattern,  all you need to do is locate some linen or a linen blend. 

Obviously if you already have a similar pattern, use it.  Save those dollars for fabric or notions.

Happy Stitching!

Classic Button-Down Shirt....

 Well, it is finally done.  The last shirt from my fall planning.  Yep, it took more than six months to accomplish.  Here is the fabric:

I admitted to purchasing this fabric in September.  I am very happy that it did not spend a great deal of time hanging out the fabric stash.  As stated in the fabric post, I used the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt:

This shirt pattern has been used many times.  Once it is fitted you can sew it over and over.  I need to figure out a short sleeved version.  Here is the finished shirt:

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A Little Indulgence....

 I have been working hard at not purchasing so much fabric and so many patterns.  However, I did indulge in the the latest Itch to Stitch pattern - the Vikos Top and Dress pdf pattern.  Here is the line drawings:

Right now, I am really interested in the short sleeved top.  Hot weather is coming and I must be ready.  Who knows, a sleeveless version could happen as well.  If I have time, I might make the short sleeved dress.  I have lots of dresses in my hot weather wardrobe.  Can you have too many dresses?

I will check the stash before considering purchasing anything.  Hopefully, I can locate a stash fabric for the muslin as well.  I have at least two projects in front of these.  I hope the other projects are finished quickly.

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Inspiration...Zip Front Jacket

 Sometimes simple, classic styles are perfect and I think this is one of them:

This is the Zip-Front Tailored Jacket by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price: $798.00.  Details:  approximately 21-inches from shoulder to hem, spread collar, zip front, long sleeves, stitched vertical darts, front welt pockets, tailored fit, cotton/nylon/polyamide/elastane fabric, unlined, machine wash.  

This is a very classic jacket. It is a basic.  It is very similar to the jacket in this inspiration post.  How about a pattern?

This is Butterick 7008.  View B is very similar to the inspiration photo with the exception of the vertical darts.  You can always add those it you want.  You would probably need to check length to make sure that it will hit the hip area where you want it to.  This pattern probably has more ease than the inspiration jacket as well.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Jacket

 Here is a nice every day sort of jacket:

This is the Zip Front Tailored Jacket by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $798.00.  Details: approximately 21-inches from shoulder to hem, spread collar, zip front, long sleeves, stitched vertical darts, front welt pockets, tailored fit, cotton/nylon/polyamide/elastane, unlined, machine wash cold.

I would use a navy twill for this jacket.  It is fairly easy to locate.  Here is the pattern that I think would work:

This is the Style Arc Delphine Woven Jacket pdf pattern.  You could get a similar look with the left side pattern, add a zipper, add the collar, add welt pockets, and skip the lining.

Hope you are inspired to create a jacket for yourself.  

Happy Stitching!