Inspiration...Denim Dress

Let's get prepared to hot weather with this dress:

This is the Tory Burch Belted Gemini Jacquard Sleeveless Denim Dress.  Price tag:  $348.00.  Details:  Crew Neck, Zip Front, Accented buckle waist, front patch pockets, sheath silhouette, hits about the knee, cotton, lined.  For a closer look, check the Neiman Marcus website.

Here's the almost perfect pattern:

This is New Look 6500.   This is a basic shift dress with variations.  Once fitted you could make a lot of variations. 

This is the Laurel shift dress pattern by Colette.  If you poke around a bit you can find many variations for this particular dress pattern.  Become a member at Seamwork and depending on the type of membership you can get this pattern for a good price. (I do get a small benefit if you were to purchase a membership at Seamwork.)

Hope you're inspired to make some beautiful dresses.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Pullover Top

Here's a casual pullover top for spring and beyond:

This is Lafayette 148 New York Nicole Sorrentine Stripe 1/2-Blouse.  Price tag: $448.00.  Details:  pullover style, v-neck with spread collar, cuffed half sleeve, and relaxed styling.

This looks like a wonderful, wearable top.  I really like the stripe.  Here is an option:

This is Fisher's Pleated Blouse pattern by Silhouette Patterns.  This is not an exact match but would certainly work by shortening the sleeve, removing the pleat, and adding collar.  All are doable with just a little pattern work.  This pattern is in my stash and I really should use it.

Happy Stitching!

Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 31

Week 31 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe have arrived.  You can find Week 31 here.  The introduction chart is always a good place to start if you are just now bumping into this series.  Note: as the series progresses, the chart changes a wee bit.  It should be shown on the weekly posting at the bottom. 

Week 31 is a cropped pant or capris.  I do like wearing capris when the weather is hot.  I have a pair of denim capris and I'm not sure that I need to add another pair of capris.  I don't wear them often enough to need more than one.

However here is some ideas for a pattern:

This is #113 Pants...Perfected! pattern and DVD by Pamela's Patterns.  This pattern comes with a few options which makes it worth while to get fitted and make pants.  

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Tweed Jacket

I love this style of jacket.  It's a little boxy, a little dressy.  It can be styled up or down as shown.

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Charlie Portfolio Tweed Zip-Front Jacket.  Price tag: $698.00.  Details:  crew neck, two-way zip front, long sleeves, boxy silhouette, hems sits above the hip, straight hem.  For a closer look, check out the Neiman Marcus website. 

The Vivienne Files just did a post on a off-white/ivory cardigan.  It shows the versatility of having this type of item in your wardrobe.

Here's some thought on recreating:

This is Silhouettes pattern #1350 Janie's Jacket.  I believe that once you have this jacket fitted that the only change is to add the zipper. 

This is Vogue 7975.  A basic collarless jacket.  View B or C would work for the inspiration jacket.  You would need to add a zipper and possibly shorten this jacket.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Jacket and Skirt

Spring will be here before you know it.  It's time to start thinking about items that can be worn during the warmer weather.  I have found a nice casual look that can be worn together or separate:

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Donna Fundamental Stretch Jacket and Taya Fundamental Bi-Stretch Skirt.  Price tags:  Jacket - $648.00 and Skirt - $448.00.  Details:  Jacket -  Collared neckline, 5 button front, long sleeves with button cuff, cropped at waist, and fitted silhouette.  Skirt - button front, buttons at waist, falls straight from hip, and knee-length.  For a closer look check out the Neiman Marcus website.

Now let's look at patterns:

This is Carol's Jacket patternn by Silhouettes.   It is a classic jean jacket pattern and ticks all the boxes.  I have this particular jacket in my stash but it hasn't been fitted yet.  Something to add to my things to do list.

This is My Basic Jean Skirt pattern by Silhouettes.  This is a basic jean skirt.  It has more of an a-line silhouette rather than a straight silhouette.  It's fairly easy to change the style lines.  Just remember that you might need a kick pleat or opening for walking ease, if you straighten it.

This pattern work work also:

This is the Leorna Skirt pattern by Seamwork.  It would need to be lengthened a bit and you would need to make sure there is walking round.  With Seamwork, you can purchase patterns individually or be a member.  Here's a link to the membership page .  The basic membership is the same price as the pattern.  You could get two credits by being a member.  Each pattern is a credit.  (I'm an a Seamwork member and get a small benefit it you join.  There is no cost to you.)

There are many jacket patterns that match the silhouette of the Lafayette jacket.  Unfortunately, I was unable to locate a similar match for the skirt.  Remember if you already have existing patterns that have been fitted use them and apply the money toward fabric rather than patterns.

Happy Stitching!