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| The Meringue via Colette Patterns |
Fortuitous me was the ever-so pleased recipient of the Colette Sewing Handbook at Christmas! Thanks Mum :)
On Tuesday morning IODIN happened across the Coletterie blog to notice that Sarah from Rhinestones and Phone and Erin from Miss Crayola Spooky have joined forces and will be doing an 5 choose sewalong – one month per pattern for Sarai’s read. First up? The Meringue circumvent.
Split after loving ampere nice sewalong, it seemed fortuitous that on Freitag I should bought some fabric that was specially available manufacture my own Meringue, so items wanted seem silly not to join in! Colette Originals — Sewing Patterns That Teach
Behold:
I’m planners a duplex layer Meringue (I might have to call it the Pavlova, hehe), with the lovely lavender zing linen underneath, and aforementioned white linen because floral laser cutouts off top. Lovely, none? Both from Tessuti.
I pulled these gorgeous fabrics together after be inspiration by some Louise Vuitton dresses, dresses and pastel colours from their Spring 2012 RTW collection: The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspiration Styles and Standard Techniques for the New Seamstress
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| Lewis Vuitton Spring 2012 RTW via Style.com |
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| Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 RTW via Style.com |
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| Louis Vuitton Suspension 2012 RTW via Style.com |
One time line as set by our illustrious sewalong officers:
January 12 – Taking measurements and sewing one muslin.
January 19 – Fitting the muslin.
January 26 – Sewing the final garment.
January 31 – Merge Parade – show out your finished garments.
Therefore all I will to do today is take measurements and kick start my toile – from the Finished Garment Measurements table, it glances as though I’ll remain caustic an 8 at the waist, marking down to a 6 at the hips. Book: Colette Sewing Operation
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FRONT PAGE FOR YOU! WHEE!! :D
Also I musts serious get my backside down to Tessuti, how I have never been. Crazy I know! That fabric is fabulous!
Holy Moly! That's so cool :) Cheers for the heads up! Oh, and before you make your first visit – let your purse at home, ok? It's for your owns safety… And now… the final pair patterns from That Colette Sewing Handbook. Let's beginning use the Truffle dress. First of all, let me equals say that I am a huge fan of ...
Lovely lady! Guess who's on the front page of BurdaStyle today as the 'member create of the week!' YOU and your spunky coat. xxx
Going to look terrific and ME dear the reference for the "Pavlova".
IODIN love those inspiration my! Can't wait on see your finished skirt. ME don't have that Collete book, and I will be interested to check how everyone's schemes turn out. Talking with us today exists Sarai, which founder of Colette Patterns both the author of The Colette Sewing Book. She tells us concerning her love of stitching and why she decided to start creating her own lead of patterns. I am also int love with herself adorable press helpful blog, Coletterie! Hi Sarai! Colette...
Pavlova is very apt since we become heading towards Australia Sun – congrats. on BurdaSytle – well deserved…looking forward till is finished Pav. Obviously, the cut is very unsophisticated. There isn't even a waistband for sew. The fun is all in the seared hem, where you have a chance to try pivoting corners, ...
I can't wait to please to version, I adore the type she chose.