Playing catch-up here.
I’m really going to try to post twice a week. Obviously “Sunday outfits” fizzled out,
though they may make a comeback at some point.
Last Autumn I wanted to have a go at the Oakridge blouse by
Sewaholic.
The fabric is from the late ‘80’s,
I think, from the Lilly Ann outlet in San Francisco. Definitely overdue for leaving the stash and
moving up to the closet. Having cut the
blouse, it seemed I had enough to make the pleated skirt.
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| funny how this print looks weird and fuzzy when you pan back from it |
Pattern is from the ‘80’s also (very definitely OOP), but I had
never used it. (Wonder why?)
My latest “rule” is not to leave great chunks
of fabric that will go back into stash.
While it’s on the cutting table, might as well cut out something
else. In this case, I’m happy with my “2-piece
dress”. I was thinking the blouse as
something to wear with black jeans, but this combination dress isn’t too bad
either – though it definitely needs a black belt, I think. And the skirt can go solo with a black
t-shirt. Unfortunately neither has been
worn yet. I’m waiting for warmer
weather. By the time I finished sewing,
winter had set in. This particular
polyester feels cold and clammy in winter.
Come Spring (if that ever happens!) these will get a few wears until the
weather turns hot and humid, and then this polyester will once again become
unwearable. Don’t know if I‘ll repeat
the skirt, but I already have done a repeat of the Oakridge blouse. That one’s coming up when I post my class
samples. So that’s two unused patterns
now used and one not-so-small piece of fabric completely used up!
Very satisfying! Both pieces look great .
ReplyDeleteso pretty, it looks like it's perfect for your slim frame. I do the same thing with fabric, even if it's just enough to do a sleep tank. those remnants add up and haunt my sewing room!
ReplyDeleteThank-you! Yes, those remnants really do need to be kept under control.
DeleteI love how these look, at first glance I thought it was a dress... beautiful I would love to see this outfit on you ... warm weather hurry up!
ReplyDeleteThank-you! I do hope that I get to wear them soon.
DeleteLovely! they look great together.
ReplyDeleteThank-you!
DeleteThis is gorgeous! I love your fabric and pattern choices!
ReplyDeleteIt is always so satisfying when a whole piece of fabric gets used up! These are great pieces and I am sure you will get a lot of wear out of them either as separates or together.
ReplyDeleteSo chic! It looks like a terrific 2 pieces set-acular! It's terrific when a whole piece of fabric issued in one project, very satisfying :)
ReplyDeleteSo you have stash dating back to the 80's as well! It's time we both used it up! I love the blouse, and the skirt is a good idea too - I agree, much better to use the whole piece while you are about the job.
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