Inspiration...Cardigan and Skirt

 The look of this inspiration is really good:

This is the Chunky Yak Knit Half-zip Pullover.  Price: $995.00.  Details:  half-zip pullover knit in chunky stitch, fold-over collar, long sleeves, half-zip placket, wool/yak/cashmere, dry clean only.

The skirt - Plaid Lightweight Wool Blend Shelley Midi Skirt. Price $895.00.  Details:  bandless waist, side zip, light-weight viscose/wool blend, stitched pleats at the waist, 100% rayon lining, dry clean only.

The chunky boots are fun for this outfit as well.

The pattern for the pullover is easy:

This is the Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover pdf pattern (affiliate links).  The right chunky knit fabric could really bring this top into the look of the inspiration.  Mood Fabrics has many chunky knits.

I was unable to find a pattern exactly like the inspiration skirt. Here is a bias skirt pattern:

This is Pamela's Favorite Bias Cut Skirt by Pamela's Patterns.  This pattern gives you two lengths and two silhouttes -full and slim.  For the pleats, this tutorial  might help.  I would say that the inspiration is a inverted pleat but you do you.  Here is a link to the few fabrics that Mood Fabrics had in a light weight wool.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

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Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Pleated Skirt

 Sometimes, you find a cute skirt but can not figure out why the pricing is the way it is.  Here is one:

This is the Floral Pleated Poplin Midi Skirt by Prada.  Price tag: $5.600.00.  Details:  100% cotton poplin, floral print, elastic waistband, side on-seam pockets, pleated a-line silhouette, dry-clean.

Have you calmed down about the price for a pleated poplin skirt with an elastic waist?  Well, I did find a pretty good pattern to match this silhouette:

This is New Look N6605.  Unfortunately, it is a discontinued pattern but you can find it on the resale market.

Floral poplin is relatively easy to find.  Just head over to your favorite fabric store online or physical.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

 

Closet Curtains...

 Years ago, I made linen curtains for a large window in my home. The bedroom is on the small size being only 10'x10'.  I finally decided to take the closet doors off so that 3-feet that the doors took up could be used.  This allowed me to center the bed in that room instead of having it pushed up to within inches of the window.  Here is the linen curtains that I made for the closet:

I am pleased with the way these turned out but some how the measurements were a little bit off.  We had originally measured the height to be 86-inches.  However, it was noted that the fabric was puddling on the floor.  I am not going to work on this anymore.  It should be okay as long as no ones stands on and tries to open the curtains.  

Linen is a fabulous fabric to work with.  I have a very small piece of fabric left over and I may make some tie backs if I can find some simple tie back hardware.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Corduroy Dress

 Today's inspiration is a simple pullover type dress and completely for those who love the general style but find it a bit short:

This is the Sleeveless Pinafore Mini Dress from Old Navy.  Price tag: $44.99.  Details:  v-neck, wide straps, center back seam, patch pockets, relaxed fit, 100% cotton.  Model is 5'9". 

I really love the idea of this little dress but it is shorter than I would be comfortable wearing.  I also like that it comes in corduroy or denim.  Since I already have a corduroy dress, think that a denim one would be good.  Here is the pattern with very similar design lines:

This is the Seamwork Dani Pinafore pdf pattern.  This pattern has a waistline seam and inseam pockets. It would be very easy to substitute the patch pockets for the inseam pockets.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Long-Sleeved Blouse

 I found this cute little blouse:

This is the Farrah Paisley Long-Sleeve Blouse from Veronica Beard.  Price tag: $448.00.  Details:  Silk blend, v-neck, long sleeves with elastic band, classic fit, hip falls to hip, pullover style, dry clean.  

Here is a closeup of the blouse:

I will admit that the color drew me in but I also really like the paisley print.  I am sure that a fabric can be found that will be representative of the paisley fabric and not be dry clean only.  Here is the line drawing of the pattern I chose:

This is the Itch to Stitch Seychelles pdf pattern.  I think it has a similar vibe to the inspiration photo.  The sleeves are gathered with a button rather than using elastic.  I suppose it you wanted you could use elastic.  

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Mood has a nice selection of various paisley fabrics in various types of fabric. 

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!