It's been a productive week chez moi...after my burst of Utility Sewing last week, I made the Katherine Tilton vest, Vogue 8777, in the wonderful rayon dot fabric
which I saw on Koos van den Akker's FaceBook page some time ago.
This is a wonderfully-fitted princess seamed top; I'm not sure about the ruffles...I feel a little like an aging ballerina...
...but I'm pleased with my output! Next up, I think, is a morphing of two tees to come up with one that fits better...
Happy April Fool's Day!
which I saw on Koos van den Akker's FaceBook page some time ago.
I'm fairly pleased with it, although it is a little on the skimpy side, size-wize. I made a small without doing a muslin, and it would look better a little larger, I think. I bound the edges with black bias tape, as the fabric frays terribly.
Then I made another Adele top in a wonderful snaky cotton/lycra knit from Marcy Tilton
This is a wonderful quality fabric, and reminded me how much I love a good cotton knit.
Then, I made another of Katherine's patterns, Vogue 8691, view D, in a pretty rayon/lycra knit from Emma One Sock.
Happy April Fool's Day!
All 3 of these are striking! And they look fabulous on you!!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. Margy you are the undisputed queen of styling these looks.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the "ballerina top" on you. It is just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you made this top because I have been carrying around the pattern for ages! You have helped me decide if the ruffle is an option for me. It sure looks nice on you....
ReplyDeletePS: I like the new look of your blog, too...
Wowza, Margy! Three amazing garments, all perfectly matched with pattern to fabric. You did a marvelous job.
ReplyDeleteEverything coordinates! oh, what I would give for your skill :-) Beautiful Margy.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all of these garments especially the vest! Simply wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! I like the ruffles. It gives a nice silhouette.... and if it makes you want to dance, all the better!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely pieces! I think the ruffles are rather fun.
ReplyDeleteMargy, you look amazing! Black and white are your colors. I can't decide which I like best, but I think it's your princess look. The ruffles are fab!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the previous posters who say how great all of these garments are. The "ballerina" top is especially flattering, particularly through the torso. You look so tiny and slim!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!! All tops are beautiful and flattering.
ReplyDeleteAll of the garments are beautiful. Truly love that knit from Marcy Tilton.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the vest, also made last week out of a woven....looks just as good as yours! And the ballerina top is fabulous as well, think I may make myself with leggings for a long plane ride! YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteThose are all really lovely and wearable garments! Great combinations of fabrics and patterns.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love all three of these! Your fabric choice for each garment is so smart. I love that Koos fabric, and that vest is my current favorite. I made it in a mesh seral weeks ago and just love it. Your's doesn't look too small. The pattern isn't cut to meet or overlap at the center front. It looks perfect to me!
ReplyDeleteThe snake print is way cool, too. Great accomplishments for just one week!
I am greatly enjoying all the comments and AGREE but I want to know why no one has mentioned Margy's 'brother' and sometimes copy cat in the second picture?
ReplyDeleteJoan, the Alpaca Lady
Those are all terrific pieces. I lolove the V8691. It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI like the black and white tunic very much. If you don't want the ruffles, there is a similar Vogue pattern from the Alice and Olivia range - sans ruffles.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine made Katherine's V8691 and left off the ruffle at the bottom -- it has a nice architectural look.
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