Inspiration...Blazer

 Fall is just around the corner and it is time to start planning the fall/winter wardrobe.  A good addition would be a jacket.  This one is perfect:

This is the Single Button Pick Stitch Blazer by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag: $1,498.00. Details: Approximately 25-inches from shoulder to hem, notched lapel, single button front, long sleeves, vertical waist darts, front welt pockets, relaxed fit, wool/elastane, dry clean. Model is 5' 10".

As you can tell by the price tag, jackets are a great item to make and save a little or a lot.  Peggy Sagers at Silhouette Patterns has a lot of jacket patterns but amazingly not of them are exactly right for duplicate this pattern.  However, this pattern from Vogue does do a good job:

This is Vogue 1870. You get the jacket and the pants.  The pants are flared which are very different the Lafayette 148 New York version but that flare can always be removed.  This is a style choice for you to make.  The lapel is a little bit different as well.

Here is another jacket pattern that might be a little closer to the inspiration:

This is the Jasika Blazer pattern by Closet Core Patterns.  It is a classic pattern and the exception of the lower edge of the front jacket matches very well to the inspiration.  That area of the jacket could easily be modified.

As always if you have a jacket/blazer pattern already fitted, use that and save the money for fabulous fabric.  Make some matching pants.  The Lafayette 148 New York pair are $898.00.  We can make and fit pants that cost way less than that even if purchased very expensive fabric.  Right?  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Denim Pants

 I am not sure about the short length of these pants but I like the idea of a pair of denim pants being brightly colored:

This is the Maru Hello Sunshine Print Denim Pants by Akris Punto.  Price tag: $595.00.  Details:  button/zip fly, belt loops, 5 pocket style, straight legs, full length, semi-fitted, cotton elastine, lined with cotton.  

I would think that any jean pattern that you have already fitted will work here.  These pants look like they have a high waist to me.  Here are a couple of suggestions:

This is the Ginger Jeans by Closet Core.  I think the View B for the hips, and View A for the legs would be perfect.

The Tessa Jeans pdf pattern by Seamwork (affiliate link).   These are a high rise pant with relaxed leg.

Of course, there are many, many jeans patterns around.  Pick your favorite and have fun. Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Sleeveless Blouse and Jeans

 It has started to warm where I live so I am looking toward hot weather items.  This is a perfect outfit for a hot day:

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Adela Sleeveless Blouse. Price tag: $598.00. Details: 27-inches long from shoulder, side slits, sleeveless, round neckline, relaxed silhouette, back slit with inside button, silk/elastane blend fabric. 

The pants are Lafayette 148 New York Reeve High-Waisted Straight-Leg Jeans. Price tag: $498.00.  Details:  cotton/spandex, 29-inch inseam, five-pocket style, high rise, straight legs, button/fly zip, belt loops, dry clean.

I really like the look of this outfit but I would never pay that much for it. Lets see what we can find to make it.  

This is the Closet Core Ginger Jean pattern.  I think View A is very similar to the inspiration photo.  Your jeans, you can decide how tight or lose they are.  

This is the Merchant & Mills Camber Set.  The pattern is a simple dress and top pattern with a tapered a-line silhouette.  I think it will would work well as a starting point for the inspiration photo.  You would just need to remove the sleeves, raise the armhole, and maybe narrow the shoulders a little.  

Both of these patterns are in my stash.  I have made the Camber Set and love it.  Although, it may need to be refitted.  Unfortunately, my weight has increased a little bit.  I will find out when I bring the dress out for another hot summer.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

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Inspiration...Tweed Blazer

 Fall is definitely in the air.  Nights have cooled off and we are finally seeing days that are not 90F.  Fall calls for layers.  Here is a great little jacket:

This is the Akris Punto Double-Breasted Tweed Blazer.  Price tag: $1590.00.  Details:  decorative double-breasted front, fringe, concealed front closure, peaked lapels, long sleeves, slit cuff, side flap pockets, tailored fit, wool/nylon.

I really like the idea of a tweed blazer.  Not sure how I actually feel about the "decorative" double-breasted front.  That is a detail that I would probably leave off.  However the fringe is fun. I would style it differently also.  As for the pattern, there is so many to choose from.  Here are a couple to think about:

This is the Closet Core Patterns Jasika Blazer pattern.  It is close to the inspiration photo.  You might want to square off the from edges if you want to replicate the fringe.  It can be found here.  Here is another option:

This is Kwik Sew 3715.  I just received this pattern with the recently Kwik Sew purchase here. Again, you would need to square off the front edges for the fringing.  

I have no idea how to the hidden closure.  If anyone knows how to do this, let me know.  Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Fabric, Fabric, Fabric...

 I just can not seem to resist buying fabric.  Here is the latest acquisitions:

I purchased 2 yards of the crepe ity.  Destined to be a top.  No pattern selected yet.  Easy care  - gentle cycle, tumble dry low.

 

I purchased 4 yards of the navy cotton/poly water repellent jacketing.  This seemed like the perfect fabric for the Kelly Anorak jacket pattern by Closet Core Patterns.  Here's a quick look at the pattern front:

Lots of plans, little time.  Hopefully, I will get to these projects.  

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Silk Blouse

 I never get tired of blouses.  Here's a lovely version:

This is Lafayette 148 Scottie Tidal Print Blouse.  Price tag: $498.00.  Details: Details:  Approximately 26" long down center back, spread collar, concealed button front, long sleeves, button cuffs, back yoke, chest patch pocket, relaxed silhouette, shirttail hem.  Check Neiman Marcus for closer details.

Please notice that this top is very similar to the many past inspirations.  Differences between this and the last inspiration shirt is the fabric, length is slightly shorten, and the hem is different.  However, the shirts look completely different.  

Here's a link to a previous post - here.  This will have the pattern information and links to a tutorial for the concealed button front.  It is so worth getting this style of shirt fitted and then making it over and over.  Small style changes can really change the look of the shirt.  

Here's an additional pattern to think about:

This is the line drawings for the Montana Shirt digital sewing pattern from Itch To Stitch.  This pattern has cup sizes from A to DD.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

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Inspiration...Drawstring Blouse

 Here is a slightly different version of the blouse:

This is the Akris punto Sashiko Flower Print Drawstring Blouse.  Price tag:  $795.00.  Details:  Kent collar, hidden button placket, long sleeves, drawstring waistband.  In looking at close ups of this, the sleeves do have cuffs.  

As always, this looks very much like the same two patterns that I usually talk about just some slight styling details - long length, elastic or drawstring waistband.

For patterns, check this post here.  It includes information on duplicating the hidden button placket.  Here's a tutorial for adding a drawstring to a jacket - here.  It would be the same technique to add to a blouse.  Personally, I think I would just an elastic casing.

As for the kent collar, I did a lot of searching on this and I think it is a spread collar.  I really couldn't find anything that suggested that they were not the same collar.  If you can find something, please let me know.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!