Me-Made-March, Day 10; an (older) skirt, with a (newer) top.
Today I hopped into Spotlight for thread, and miraculously got out without buying any more fabric. Came this close, but steeled my will. But bought a shawl-collared blouse pattern, Burda 8218, because I have plans for a blouse with a shawl-collar and Lauriana mentioned they were the most difficult to self-draft. I trust her judgement.
Today I hopped into Spotlight for thread, and miraculously got out without buying any more fabric. Came this close, but steeled my will. But bought a shawl-collared blouse pattern, Burda 8218, because I have plans for a blouse with a shawl-collar and Lauriana mentioned they were the most difficult to self-draft. I trust her judgement.
This pattern was like literally the only shawl-collared blouse pattern in all of the Vogue, Burda, McCalls, Simplicity, New Look and Butterick catalogues. Yes, I checked all of them. So I count finding it a win.
It is not an ideal pattern rather blah on its own really but here’s the thing; I saw a lovely floaty blouse in a Burdastyle magazine I liked, only I really wanted a shawl-collar instead of the one they had. So I’m planning to cobble together the sleeves and other details I want with the shawl collar.
Wish me luck…
Details:
Top; “a” from Unique Clothes Any Way You Like by Natsuno Hiraiwa, made of white cotton, details here
Skirt; Vogue 2894, printed cotton, to see this skirt styled in 6 different ways go here
Sandals; Pedro Miralles, from Soletta shoes
Nail varnish; Glamourpuss, BYS
Sunnies; RayBan
Pretty skirt! Spring is just coming here and that sort of floral skirt is just what I am dreaming about!
A very pretty skirt! I have noticed that shawl collar patterns are hard to come by these days. Too bad, because I really like them. I've been known to buy some OOP patterns in order to get the style.
I was just thinking yesterday how I like your "style 6 ways" posts. 🙂
Well it looks very pretty to me! I had no idea shawl collar patterns weren't about – hope the cobbling works, I'm sure it will.
Você está ótima, amo o contraste da blusa branca e a saia colorida. Um look inspirador.
Abraços
Eilane – Brasil
Beautiful floral skirt and top.
Shawl collars being hard to draft. Yes, I mentioned that in a comment to Tanit Isis, I believe.
Actually, they are as hard as notched collars and both are more difficult to draft than any other collar style because they are (in part) cut with the garment front and angle to the back neckline determines how they fall.
You've often mentioned liking math, so I think with the right set of instructions and enough patience, you would be able to draft these collars. However, 'combling' is likely to be faster. Just remember the back neckline is in a way part of the collar and adjusting the depth of the neckline can get you into trouble. In that case you would, at least, have to adjust the center back seam of the collar.
That is such a gorgeous skirt. I love these two together.
Where is this "uninspired pairing" of which you speak? That is a cute, CUTE combo and I bet that top goes with so many things in your closet.
Thanks for the kind words regarding my hat — it made my day! Michele loves it and I'm glad for the hat-making experience and even more glad that it's over! That was more work than I was expecting, honestly. Whew! Back to making trousers that fit!
I love your skirt! Good luck with your shawl collar blouse.
I love the top, which means you are, yet again, tempting me to buy that fascinating book.
Gorgeous colors in your outfit today! I am sure you will have no trouble adapting the pattern to your vision. I made this Burda top and love the shawl collar. The fabric I used didn't press well, so I am glad that I can wear it under my vest. Oh, but now that I have a new iron, I should try pressing again!
I love that skirt! And the sandals!! fun fun. I was doing well with stash stuff I guess, but then spent $60 at my fabric store on Monday (with loads of coupons!) so am not anymore (Easter outfits for the boys, a dress for me, fabric for another running skirt…) … oh well. Good for you!
He He and my "word verification" is "sowist" – think they got the first vowel wrong, maybe?
hi carolyn,
just wondering if you have made much from pattern magic? i've recently bought it too and have plans alright but nothing to show so far!
louise
p.s thank you for your comments over at mmm flickr 🙂
Good luck with the project. I'm loving the blouse you're wearing…I'm a sucker for ALL of your white blouses.
I absolutely adore that skirt. You always manage to find the cutest fabrics!
Good job not buying any fabric! I don't think I've ever been able to do that.. haha, unless I'm REALLY dedicated and go straight to the things I came to buy.
I LOVE this outfit. you look tremendously springy and fresh.