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cafe au lait bootlegs

03/09/2014 5:22 am \ 26 Comments \ Carolyn

New jeans/pants/whatevs.
Burda 7863, stretch bengaline from Spotlight.
So. I guess that’s about all I have to say! I’ve made this pattern what, nine times now, I think. Speaks volumes. The colour is softly pretty, a nice and easy and inoffensive pale neutral. I love it.
Maybe they’re a bit boring? Well, they’re basics. Basics usually are. I’m sure they’ll get lots of use.
Eventually.

The nitty gritty, re my usual alterations and fitting:
Extra 10cm or so added to the length at the lower hem, just in case. I always pre-wash my fabric; and make up the pants to the hemming stage, then wash again, then hem. It really helps guard against leg-length shrinkage.
Another always-addition is to added a bit of length onto the waistband length at CF so as to accommodate a zip placket.
And my usual fitting alteration to accommodate my slight sway back is to try them on inside out BEFORE sewing up the CB seam including the waistband, and to pinch it in; as described and pictured here. Works really well for a really good fit, every single time.

Details:
Jeans; Burda 7863, stretch bengaline
Tshirt (under); Vogue 8879, ivory cotton jersey, details here
Jumper; the Hayward, knitted by me in Noro Ayatori, details here

Posted in: Uncategorized \ Tagged: Burda 7863, daily outfit, jeans

the travelling yellow skirt freak show

01/09/2014 2:31 pm \ 26 Comments \ Carolyn

Y’ello! Calling all sunbeamers 😀
I am taking part in the Travelling Yellow Skirt Freak Show! the brainchild of Melanie aka Miz Bagg at Bag and a Beret; and you can read the story behind the yellow skirt and its journey around the globe here; as well as find out how to sign up to join in the fun.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it … *dun! dun! dundundun! dun!*

I’m a tiny bit embarrassed at my unexciting styling of the skirt particularly when you check out how cool everyone else has done it! But I’m being true to myself: “pared back” is my thing and when it came down to how I would choose to wear it with no influence or comparing myself to others who have gone before me; then a basic white tee, on a beach, the Indian Ocean lapping at my heels, IS pretty much Me in a nutshell. The skirt is statement enough!
And I’m in my happy place, this particular beach is my very favourite beach of them all 🙂
Like everyone else I’ve added my own discreet little “I woz ‘ere” …

So, I am wearing another new thing here, actually there are two! other new things here made by me recently; the ivory Tshirt is view A of Vogue 8879 made in a soft cotton jersey from Spotlight. Pattern notes: the sleeves are cut on, making it a bit of a fabric hog. I might not make it again, or if I do I’ll probably modify it to have set-in sleeves, just like any old plain boring tee… o dear, another example of my boring-ness.
Oh, the second new thing: well, underneath the skirt I am wearing some new jeans, because it was only about 16C on the beach when I took these photos. Brrr! too cold for just a skirt! I’ll blog about those soon.
Later dudes!