For the third day in a row, shorts; sorry. BUT has anyone noticed, this is also the third day in a row I have showcased these same two patterns for shorts and top? Just to show how different a garment will appear with the use of different colours and textured fabrics, one can get a variety of looks using just a few basic patterns and just getting creative with one’s fabric choices… don’t be afraid to try out unusual or unexpected fabrics using your old patterns. And making slight alterations to the length, width and/or embellishments … you will get a lot more bang for your pattern buck, too. I swap pattern pieces between different patterns all the time, things like sleeves are very interchangeable er, I’ve only once used one of the sleeve options on this pattern! The addition of a hood to a blouse, like yesterday, (and the next time I do this I will do a tutorial to demonstrate) will add a whole different flavour to a garment. For example; take this shorts pattern, merely lengthening and flaring the leg, trying out different shaped pockets on the back; will change the look. This pattern doesn’t come with pockets on the back, but it’s so very very easy to add them, and in any shape or form you choose. Check out the last three days and you will see how different this same top and shorts patterns look on each day.
And to answer a query, for the last few days I have been down at our beach house in Dunsborough, thus the daily uniform of thongs (flipflops) and shorts, and the dusting of sand and salt as an accessory… Dunsborough is in a huge bay, thus the calmness (is that even a word? un-wave-iness? now that’s better…!) of the ocean in this spot… And btw, it is one of the few places in WA where you can watch the sun rise as well as set, over the ocean. Love it here.
We are expecting (and wishfully hoping with our fingers crossed) some rain and I just love the stormy moodiness of those grim leaden clouds. Such a nice change from yesterday. Today is probably going to bring a balmy pleasantly cool day of 24C (75F). I will be de-cobwebbing and washing a few windows. Spring-cleaning, you know…
Details:
Top; Butterick 4985 with different sleeves and a lace collar, seen first here, grey printed and pre-shirred chiffon
Shorts; Burda 7723 with minor modifications, charcoal gabardine
Cardigan; Metalicus, secondhand
Thongs (flipflops); Mountain Designs
LOOOOOVE that top. Then I clicked the link and I remember that outfit from SSS. One of my favorites!!!!!!
I love these photos and the outfit. The bright blue tone with the charcoal gray just looks good. We call thongs (flipflops) slippers here. Enjoy your stay at your beach house!
Some patterns I use over and over again. Very often I see a new pattern, then realize that I have one similar, needing only to change the details. I already know that the fit is good, so I can spend the time on the creative details, and it comes together so much more quickly. Love the outfit!
Thanks for the great reminder that patterns aren't just one-off's. I forget that sometimes, in my quest for NEW! DIFFERENT!
The shore looks amazing. Enjoy your stay! It sounds absolutely divine and the pictures are just beautiful.
And thanks ahead of time for the future hoodie tute! I'll look forward to it when ever you decide to do it.
Thanks for the reminder – I organized my patterns yesterday (not including all the Burda mags) and I had 75 different patterns, vintage and new. That reminded me that I really don´t need any new ones! I could build a hand-made wardrobe for an entire choir using my patterns!
Love the pics, looks lovely! 🙂
Great outfit, but even better pictures!
Oh, somehow I wish you could include a whiff of the air there for us…
Man, if I had your legs I'd be wearing shorts every day I possibly could!! Dunsborough sounds wonderful! Yep, I love the mileage you get from your patterns – you're very clever – I tend to get impatient and want to cut into a fresh pattern every time – when really I should use use and re use what I alredy have – anyway, thanks for the inspiration – and your dog is awesome!!
I just just found your blog and so inspired by what you do that I started my own. Although I am a beginner with very ambitious projects already. I love your style!!!