Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 9

Week 9 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe has arrived.  You can find it here.  The introduction chart is always a good plan to start if you are just now bumping into this series.

Week 9 is a neutral print or pattern top.  I don't really have time to work on a blouse so I'm going to make another t-shirt.  Here's my pattern:

It's the Sweater Set pattern by Silhouettes.  I more or less already have this pattern fitted so I should be used it.  I've run out of time to work on the top this week but here is the fabric that I will be using:

I also have black and gray sweaters that will would for this week.  Both sweaters are light weight with cables.

Are you working through this series?  How it is going for you?

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Tie-Neck Silk Blouse

Here's a lovely long-sleeved blouse to consider:

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Diana Mini Modernist Tie-Neck Silk Blouse. Price tag: $548.00.  Features:  Pointed collar, self-tie neckline, long sleeves, button cuff, back yoke, center box pleat, semi-fitted, and shirt-tail hem.   For a closer look, head over to Neiman Marcus.  Check out the "How to Wear It" section for additional ideas.

I've used the following pattern many times in inspiration posts but I think it's a good match for this type of blouse:

This is the Grainline Studio Archer pattern.   This is very close to the inspiration picture.  Add a self-fabric tie, leave off the pockets, and possible make the cuffs wider.   

Remember if you already have a shirt pattern fitted.  Use it.  Save those dollars for some fabulous fabric.  Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 8

Week 8 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe has arrived.  You can find it here.  The introduction chart is always a good plan to start if you are just now bumping into this series.

Week 8 is a light neutral shirt.  White is a default for this kind of item.  I think I would like to add light gray shirt or pink or blue or perhaps all three.  This item is not currently in the wardrobe. I do not currently have a shirt pattern fitted and I don't have any light gray, pink, or blue fabric.  

I do have a pattern in mind for the shirt.  It has been on my list of things to do for a couple of years.  Here's the pattern:

The Grainline Studio Archer.  I use this pattern a lot for inspiration.  I do this specifically so I will make myself fit the pattern.  This fall I will get it done.

Are you working through this series?  How it is going for you?


Happy Stitching!  

Contemporary Kimono...It's Done!

This jacket took longer than I thought that it would.  Life kinda got in the way of any sewing.  Just so you can keep you with what I'm doing, here are the previous posts on this subject:

1.  Inspiration...Kimono Jacket
2.  Comtemporary Kimono...The Planning
3.  Contemporary Kimono...The Time Had Come to Start
4.  Contemporary Kimono...Stitching Complete on the Main Body

Finished Kimono:

I did make a change and it is minor.  After reading through the directions for the sleeve band, I decided to double it.  I just felt that the double layer would stitch a bit better given that I had no intention of putting interfacing on the bands.

Details:

1.  Needles used for hand stitching were Size 24 Cross Stitch Needle.
2.  Thread was DMC Size 8 Pearl Cotton.  I used 1 spool.

Advice:

1.  Pay very close attention to the layout information or you will not have enough fabric.
2.  Decide before sewing the pieces together how you want your seams finished.  In some cases, it's better to finish before stitching together.  In other cases, it's better to wait till your finished.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Elbow Sleeved Tee

Everyone needs a basic top in the wardrobe.  This one fits the bill:

This is the Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Elbow-Sleeve Jersey Tee.  Price tag: $68.00.  Check Neiman Marcus for close ups of this tee.  Details:  Oversized fit, curved hem, elbow length sleeve, crew neck.

To me, this looks very much like a top that I recently fitted with the exception of the curved hem and the ribbed neckline.  I can do that.  Here's the pattern:

The is the Textile Studio Patterns Basic Top pattern.  It is out-of-print but you could possible find it.  The internet delivers this sort of pattern from time-to-time.  View B would be the match for the inspiration picture.  You can see the version that I made here. 

There are many t-shirt type top patterns.  Perhaps you have one that is already fitted. 

Hope your inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!