Woke up thrilled at the first day of spring, and the first day of Self-Stitched September! Then looked hopelessly at all my handmade clothes and felt completely uninspired… blah blah blah, all horrible. Resisted the urge to throw on a completely store bought outfit, oh, I’m such a rebel. I wouldn’t last one second in the armed forces. Order me to do something and I’m very likely to do the complete opposite out of sheer obstinacy…
But I’m nothing if not self disciplined, and I have committed myself to do this and I generally do snap-to and obey my own randomly self-imposed crazy rules, so managed to get dressed after all…
This is a linen shirt I made for my husband and plucked surreptitiously from his side of the wardrobe (I know, tragic no?, stealing from one’s husband so early in the month, but it is stitched by me so I figure I can include it… and I have a dearth of self-stitched shirts) It is made using Burda 7767; with collar stand but no collar, a double welt single pocket with loop button closure, see here for the details. I rolled the sleeves up so I can actually use my hands while wearing it today…
My skirt is based on the basic shape of Vogue 7303, my old favourite. The fabric is handwoven by my mother, so a precious garment in my wardrobe indeed… for a close-up of the fabric see here.
This felt like a suitably semi-smart ensemble for my day’s activities of an appointment, some office errands and office work, and a supermarket visit…
Details:
Shirt; Burda 7767, custom fit to my husband, fine white linen
Skirt; based on Vogue 7303, fabric handwoven by my mother
Belt; Morrison
Boots; di Sempre, from Zomp shoes
Bag; Gucci
Carolyn, You are wearing an inspired outfit…I love the neutrals with the boots. The Vogue pattern is totally cool-is it from the 70s?
Very nice, smart indeed. I am so impressed that your mom handwove the fabric. Now we know where you got your craftiness from. Impressive family. Is there nothing you all can't do? Great job, Mom, if you're reading this.
Trudy
http://www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
Happy day 1 of SSS!
I love this outfit. You DO look smart!
I'm drooling over your mom's fabric, too!
Oh, lovely. The men's shirt really works, and makes you look like you have a teeny tiny waist (which you probably do… 🙂 ) Wow, the handwoven fabric is lovely! What a fun outfit!
I was thinking today, my husband and son would do just as well as me with this Self-stitched thing (well, actually "mom-stitched" and "wife-stitched") … Gideon is always wearing pants I made as he has a teeny tiny waist and bum, but long long legs, and I will not put him in ill-fitting ready made pants with the waist cinched and give him bubble butt, but I digress …. and Kevin is usually wearing one of my colorful shirts but not always. Alas, it is for me to wear something self-stitched, they don't count … but I am doing the "lite" version, it feels a bit like cheating as I only have to include one item ….
Oh, I wish we could have tea too, that would be so lovely …. but virtual tea will do for now …
Your mum wove your fabric?? How wonderful. What a lovely dog!!! I love all your sewing and your Semi-fauve socks are fabulous!!
Beautiful outfit! Happy Spring 🙂