I don't get around to blogging that much anymore so I'm going to take this opportunity to share three makes in one!
I made this Wattle skirt (a pattern by Megan Nielsen) back in August, and I've already had quite a lot of wear out of it. The Tencel Twill is the perfect fabric for this pattern as it has a good amount of weight and drape.
I've already made a second one (see my previous blog post). I made a size 8 and adjusted the length to fall on my knee.
I wore this blue skirt at the Melbourne Frocktails party last weekend and I have not ironed it since then (although it's due for a wash!). One of the many advantages of a Tencel fabric is that it is less prone to wrinkling than say cotton or linen. Is it wrinkle-free? No, but I can get away with not ironing after each wear.
I also made a Juniper cardigan in bamboo jersey. I used the heavy bamboo which is more suited to this as it is a bit thicker. Black is really hard to photograph but here you can see the lines in the sleeve design.
The cardigan is pretty easy to sew, but due to the curves, I did baste most seams on my sewing machine first, to then finish them off on my overlocker.
I made a size 10 with the only modification of adding 4 cm in length to this cropped version (I do this with all tops). I also determined the button placement after trying it on, instead of using the marks on the pattern.
The fit isn't perfect around the bust but good enough. I've already made three!
A blue skirt can be combined with a lot of colours of course, so I'm rapidly creating a collection of bamboo tops in different colours.
The pink top is the Aberdeen by Colette Patterns, also in bamboo jersey (colour peach). I must admit sewing a V-neck in a drapey bamboo is not for the faint-hearted. Definitely use some knit interfacing at the V before attempting it.
I love the colour and design of this top, but not sure if a batwing sleeve really suits me. It does have a nice V-shape at the back as well, just don't burn your neck in another top first like I did!
This modeling is not getting any less awkward. The sunglasses certainly help and why not pretend something is about to jump at me from a tree?
Same modeling strategy with the green top (pattern Idyllwild by Itch to Stitch).
Or how about holding onto the skirt while looking into the distance! :)
Till next time!
x
Maaike
