Kanerva Peplum Blouse, Named, #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 Fevrier

Bonjours, mes copines!

Hello, my sewing friends!

It's already last day of february, last day of our second month of #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 when Clo would collect our finished projects.

I had intended sewing a Talvikki Sweater of Named Clothing's Evolution Theory Collection FW16.
I made a wearable muslin of a soft woolen knit I had bought at a local outlet.

It is very loose and a little too long because I am only 1,65m tall. I intended to shorten the front a little more than the back.

Pattern: Talvikki Sweater, Named Clothing, Evolution Theory Collection FW16
Size: 38
Fabric: soft woolen jaquard knit by Tandem Outlet
Alterations: Shortened the side slit by 5cm

For my capsule version, I bought some lovely, very cozy Twinkle Rose Cotton knit by Atelier Brunette. Sadly, I made a mistake and my fabric was way too short. So I remembered the Kanerva Peplum Blouse pattern which had already been printed at an online copy shop together with other patterns and was sleeping in my pattern drawer.

I had seen some lovely versions made by Kirsty of top notch and by Sue of fadanista, who had remarked that this pattern is actually made for stable jerseys.

I chose size 38 after my measurements, grading the peplum 3cm out regarding my hips. When fitting, I took the side seams in so I made a straight 38. However, I shortened the bodice by about 2cm and another cm by making a wider waist pleat.

I made elastic button holes, using some water soluble embroidery stabilizer on top. I didn't open them but sewed the two layers together with the buttons. The top can be pulled on and off without any opening.

I am rather pleased wit my cozy top and I am hoping that it will go well with my intended to be made grey trousers and skirt.

Pattern: Kanerva Peplum Blouse, Named Clothing, All Things Nice Collection SS14
Size: 38
Fabric: Twinkle Rose, Atelier Brunette
Alterations: shortened bodice by 2 cm, increased the waist pleat by 0,5cm (shortening 1cm) and
deepened the back armhole by 1cm.

Have a look at Clo's lovely dress and all the other makes (links at the comments).

Wednesday is always MeMadeMittwoch-day to the German sewing community, have a look there, too!

SaSa

Driftless Cardigan, Grainline. #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 Janvier

Coucou, chère copines,
Hello, dear sewing friends,

it is time for our first meeting of #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017.

Look at the first garment of my capsule warderobe 2017, the Driftless Cardigan of Grainlinestudio.

Eventually, I used this lovely woolen rib knit I had bought one and a half years ago at Tandem's outlet. I had intended to make another Lola. Meanwhile, I had realized that I don't need another very warm woolen knit dress. I prefer warm layers I can take off when it get's too warm inside.

Some weeks ago, I had given several pdf patterns to print at an unexpensive online copy shop. Every A0 sheet was about 1,50€ and the postage fee devided by a lot of sheets makes a good price.

I don't trace patterns but cut out my size. I graded size 6 at the bust up to a 10 at hip level. In hindsight I could have left size 6 overall.
Only after looking at the pics, I realized that there is a stain at the fabric. The real fabric's colour is rather dark so it isn't obvious. I have worn the cardigan like is a lot already. I hope the stain will disappear at a wash.

I stabilized the shoulder seams with a row of overlocked yarn and stabilized the pockets continuing the overlocked seams forming a rope. For the pocket openings, I carefully pressed a strip of interfacing over the entire pattern piece. Sadly, this is seen by the inside. A next time I would interface the openings only.

I made the variation with the split hem and the longer back. The neckbands, I cut out along the selvedge. I didn't fold the inner edge of the neckband but straightly seamed the selvedge on by hand.

I am really happy about my cardigan. It is modern, warm and cozy. Only disadvantage is the fact that it probably doesn't match the other planned garments too well.

#jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017-veste

pattern: Driftless Cardigan, Grainlinestudio
fabric: woolen rib knit, fabric outlet Tandem, Bühl
size: bust 6 graded to 10 at hips, sleeves 10
alterations: neckband finish, interfaced pocket openings and button bands.

At every last day of the month, Clo will collect all our finished garments of the month! I am excited seeing all the others' makes!

Every wednesday, German sewing bloggers are meeting at MeMadeMittwoch. Maybe you would like to have a look there, too?

Have fun,
SaSa

#jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017

Coucou, mes copines!
Hello, dear sewing friends!



Quand j 'ai vu l'action de #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 chez Clo, j'ai realizé que  presque pour chaque catégorie j' avais déjà un patron que je désirais à réaliser. Alors j'ai décidé de participer à l'action.

When I read about Clo's  sew-along #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule I realized that for almost all of the asked categories, I had patterns in my sewing queue. I decided taking part. Hopefully my sewing will become more consistent and plans will get realized.

Chaque mois on va coudre un des pièces de la garderobe capsule. Des changements de plan sont possibles, seulement les catégories sont fixes.
One garment has to be sewn per month. Plans can be changed but we have to sew one garment per category.

Voilà le plan de ma garderobe capsule 2017! J'espère que vous êtes d'accord que j'écris en anglais, parce-que mon francais est assez pauvre!
Have a look at my planned capsule wardrobe 2017:

1. Veste
Driftless Cardigan, Grainline

http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/driftless-cardigan-pdf

It is quite some time that I have got this pattern. I have already finished using a woolen knit to sew a warm and cozy cardigan. Perfect for ou actual cold winter temperatures.

2. Haute- jersey
Talvikki Sweater, Named Clothing

https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/talvikki-sweater/

Maybe I need a modern sweater to wear more separates. I will first use a woolen jaquard knit of my stash but I am looking for another lovely fabric.

3. Jupe
Pulmu Skirt, Named Clothing


https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/pulmu-high-waisted-pencil-skirt/

Without this sew along, I wouldn't have sewn any skirt, but now I will give this skirt pattern a try. It is an interesting modern pattern. Susi had worn it at our south german sewing bee last fall.

 

4. Pantalon

Tyyni Cigarette Trousers, Named Clothing

https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/tyyni-cigarette-trousers/

Another pattern otherwise maybe would have had to wait. I will give it a try now.

5. Blouse

Gathered blouse, livre "She wears the Pants" by Yuko Takada

I fell in love with this Shirt pattern as soon as I saw Meg's version. I have already begun sewing it, but used skin tone interfacing which is ugly with my white striped, slightly transparent fabric. I will have to cut out all interfaced pieces again and to resew the pockets.

6. Haute- Chaine et trame

The Azaire V.1, Gather

The blue Nani Iro Komorebi-shared dice double gauze with flower print is already waiting for this lovely blouse pattern.

7. Robe

Farrow Dress, Grainline

http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/dresses/products/farrow-dress-pdf

Probably I will use the Kevin grey Liberty tana lawn I recently bought at the Liberty's sale. I am waiting for a great package to come.

8. Manteau

Isla Trench Coat, Named clothing

https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/isla-trench-coat/

Another garment I have seen Susi wearing it! I hadn't liked the pattern very much. I had thought the pattern would suit only tall, slim figures. The panels seemed to be too long.  Now when having the opportunity to try her coat on it looked so chic! I have to look for a coating fabric at a fabric outlet.

9. Maillot
Shelley Bra, Pin Up

https://bramaking.supplies/products/pin-up-girls-shelley-underwire-bra-pattern

I have got some lovely pink and blue bra kits. It is good that I will be pushed to sew one now!

10. Lingerie
Asaka Kimono, Named Clothing

https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/asaka-kimono/

Have you seen this lovely sewing pattern? When seeing Lizzy's gorgeous version, I knew that I would make one, too. I have made my so far most expensive purchase buying a Liberty crepe de chine. It has been washed and starched already.

11. Shorts:
I wouldn't wear any shorts, so I will sew a summer dress instead.

12. Combinaison: ?

We will post our makes the last day of each month.

Stay tuned,

SaSa