I made another pair of Style Arc Linda Pants in a wonderful rayon/cotton/poly/lycra from Marcy Tilton. This is the fabric I'd most like to be wearing on a 13 1/2 -hour flight...
It impressed me so much, I ordered more to make a jacket (not to be worn together) from my TNT, CLD Anything But Ordinary.
I changed it to a zipper front, added pockets, and lined it with a wonderful pleated poly taffeta from my "neighborhood" store (Betty's). I also used the taffeta to trim the pockets, sleeves, and the collar. I put 8 pockets inside, one of my favorite things to do with a jacket for traveling.
Next, I made Style Arc Adele Tunic in a rayon/lycra knit from Emma One Sock. It fit perfectly out of the envelope, as has been my experience with all the SA patterns I've used.
I made a separate cowl to wear when I need more coverage. I made the neckband in a contrasting ponte knit.
And lastly (although I don't think I'm finished yet!) I made Vogue 8582 out of another rayon/lycra knit from Emma One Sock.
I made the longer length, long-sleeved version and used some fun black trim
from Marcy Tilton for the neckband.
I found this in my closet...many sewists will recognize this 1980's Carol Horn for Vogue
1907, long OOP.
I have one more tank to make, and I hope to photograph the whole wardrobe
before I leave...such gratification!
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A WORD TO THE WISE: My 6-month-old Bernina 430 started wailing like a banshee during my 3rd project; it's still under warranty, and probably is reacting to all the fuzz, glitter, fur, etc. I've subjected it to in the last 3 months...:D. I had always planned to take my SM and my serger in for spa treatments while I am gone...just not until I FINISHED my wardrobe! My humble $350 Brother was waiting in the wings, and stepped up to the plate like a trooper. Moral: always have a backup sm if you HAVE to finish something NOW!!!!
Looks like you have an excellent travel wardrobe - enough to last for a year or more!!! I guess no sewing while you are travelling - wait for the withdrawal symptoms after this mammoth sewing session you just had...
ReplyDeleteWhat a *great* travel wardrobe, Margy. Practical and very chic. That Carol Horn duster looks absolutely current. Maybe I need to make one. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fabulous time!
You have really been going to town! I mean...Ethiopia...I mean....oh heck, you can go anywhere now, and look fabulous! This is looking like the perfect travel wardrobe :)
ReplyDeleteGREAT wardrobe - and I have that Carol Horn pattern. I love the top. I've made my Mother 3 of the duster/jackets.
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Great looking wardrobe, Margy! Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous wardobe of clothes! I remember that Carol Horn pattern too. I owned it back in the day but I never did sew it. Have fun on your travels!
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice! Your clothing inspires me. I think I may have had that Carol Horn pattern once upon a time.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for your advice re: a back-up machine, I could not agree more. My trusty and beloved Bernina 930, which I've had since the mid-80s, locked up on me once while I was working on a project. Since then I've purchased a Bernina 215 as a back-up. Now I have Big and Baby B, but I have to say there's nothing like a Swiss-made Bernina. Baby B was manufactured in Thailand, and as much as I like her, I LOVE Big B.
Very nice travel wardrobe. Have fun on your travel. Love the jacket and the duster.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely travel wardrobe. You're going to love every moment of your trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. It is such a pleasure to see and read about your travel wardrobe. Truly sewing-with-a-plan. Don't know the weather in Ethiopia but I'm assuming it's hot even now. Hope you have a wonderful and rewarding trip.
ReplyDeleteA perfect travel wardrobe....beautifully made!
ReplyDeleteFabulous capsule wardrobe. Have a wonderful trip - you'll be the 'best dressed' person in all of Ethiopia!
ReplyDeleteI landed on this post of your blog when I was looking for some project photos of Style Arc patterns I was considering buying. What a great blog you have! This travel wardrobe of yours convinced me to get the Linda pants and Adele Tunic for sure. I love the neck band you added to Adel Tunic. What a great variation of the outfit. Thank you for the great inspiration! I can't wait to make mine, and I can't wait to read up all your other posts.
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