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Effortless Everyday Wear: Sewing ideas for Stylish Out-the-Door Looks
2way/4way Stretch
I paired this 4-way stretch knit purple polyester fabric with this Vogue pattern. I was going for the "yellow" model version. For this shirt to hang at my hips, for the "tall-junt", this pattern needed adjusting at the waist on the front and back bodice pieces.
Pattern Draft: Neckline
Wax Print Maxi Skirt
In this sewing project I was trying out a variety of sewing techniques as well as this quality satin fabric purchased online.
I drafted this 'cold' shoulder sleeve and mimic the geometric print of the wax print fabric in the neckline.
It was my first time working with this fabric and I must say that it feels great on my body so soft, light, flowy and pleasant to sew.
This was my first attempt to re-create a look I saw on the internet that I just had to try for the summer! The model is wearing a floor length maxi skirt from what appears to be gatthered at the waist with a "flat" waistband and high split over the right thigh. The halter is cute too, I will try to make that next!
I found a Simplicity pattern at Joanne's, that reduced the time from drafting an entire new pattern. I only had to draft a waistband pattern (because the orignal waistband got lost; later found behind the bed!).
Also, while reading the Simplicity pattern's finished measurements box, the skirt would not be floor length on me. So in order for the skirt to reach the floor, I had to extend all the skirt pattern pieces at the knee line 8".
I'd sewn all of the skirt pieces ecxept the one over the right thigh, then hem as usual from the instructions.
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