30.6.10

Sunset seagulls tank...and a skirt

I kept passing over this fabric at Joann's, picking it up, putting it back, each visit. Loving the color of this knit but feeling unsure about those birds. Readers, I don't ever wear animal portraits or shadow portraits, that stuff is for kids right? Yea! Until now? Oh, and this is M5853...again. I didn't want to wait on this fabric sitting around waiting to get sewed, it was now or way too late!





Inspiration: PAPER BAG WAIST DRESS, MINK PINK, PINK SALOON




Everything is completely serged, except for the twisted streamer & relaxed pleat, which were machine stitched. Each was made of 4 inch wide strips, serged closed and either twisted or pleated. Easy. The streamer was sewn into the shoulder seams & the pleat is machine tacked.




The skirt: stretch linen, pleated with pockets!!
Description: 2451 Misses' Skirts, each in two lengths. Easy to Sew Collection.

Unlined, serged, invisible zipper. Comfortable. Let's call it a wearable muslin...I may do this one again.


Whatcha think?

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13 comments:

  1. SewChickenJune 30, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    This looks great! I´m going to have to go and get that pattern. Thanks for putting up such good pics of it.

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  2. b4thedoor.comJune 30, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Thanks! I feel like I need a new camera. Things are getting fuzzy!

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  3. JadaJune 30, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Cute outfit! The birds look good on you.

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  4. MushyWearJune 30, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I think it looks great. The birds are so subtle, it works nicely and I love the base color with the white. Great outfit! I'll have to check out the tank top pattern. I really like it.

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  5. Uma Mageswari PreveJune 30, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Great outfit!

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  6. LarriJune 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Very classy! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)

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  7. ShariJune 30, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Great looking outfit! I need to get the pattern for the skirt.

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  8. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Nice outfit!

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  9. senaSewsJuly 1, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Cute and summery outfit!

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  10. CennettaJuly 1, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Great outfit. The tank is chic and unique.

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  11. KristinJuly 5, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Super cool outfit! I'm glad you did not pass up that print - what you've done is very sophisticated, and the color is superb. You tried something new and it paid off big time!

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  12. Linda LJuly 10, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    So cute! I would love if you posted a blog on how you did the streamer around the neckline. Very nice look!

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  13. b4thedoor.comJuly 11, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Linda, that's a great idea I have been thinging about for a while. I'd like to do a video post but my tech savvyness hasn't caught up with my imagination yet so I'll probably just do a pic-by-pic of the process when I can find more cute fabric! Thanks!

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