About Me

My photo
Los Olivos, California, United States
You can reach me at fool4fabric (at) gmail (dot) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Another Candidate...

Back with another outfit which is auditioning for a spot on my travel wardrobe to Sicily. I liked this pattern, M6571, from its release, and I seem to have good luck with the Palmer/Pletsch McCalls patterns.
I made the long-sleeved, boat-neck top and the straight-leg pant. For the first time, I laid my Lynda Maynard pant on the pattern and adapted it to fit me. Yay!
I haven't made a straight-leg pant for a long time, but I quite like this. It is made from an amazing fabric from Marcy Tilton; she calls it Italian Black Microfiber Jersey and I'd like to sew with it again.
The top fabric is also from Marcy...these wonderful microfiber knits are like nothing I've ever used; easy to sew, lightweight, no wrinkles...perfect for travel!
I have a feeling this candidate will be going to Italy!

40 comments:

  1. You always look so elegant in B&W. I think you are right about this being a great travel ensemble. Is the top a lighter knit than the bottom?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Martha...the bottom is actually a little lighter than the top, although both are extremely lightweight. These are WONDERFUL fabrics!

      Delete
  2. I so enjoy viewing your wonderful creations! Your success at creating beautiful outfits is amazing and I look forward to seeing the whole travel pack :)
    Marcia

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Marcia...it's the part of travel I love best!

      Delete
  3. Another wonderful ensemble, perfect for travel and very stylish!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Another winner Margy, love it and it looks spectacular on you! I just might have to get this pattern!...Anna

    ReplyDelete
  5. Margy, another winning outfit. I think this must go to Sicily! You will look so fresh in this, even if you've been traveling for hours.

    ReplyDelete
  6. This looks like travel perfection! You, my dear, OWN black & white!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Margy, I love your use of these fabrics, simple, elegant and very wearable...just right. You look great in this too!
    Marcy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Marcy...and thank YOU for finding these awesome fabrics!

      Delete
  8. Lovely outfit, Margy. I was just looking at that pattern today, so it's nice to see it made up. The pants fit so well! I have really liked all of the fabrics I've purchased from Marcy Tilton, they are a good quality.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Black and white is so elegant. I wish it suited me! Alas if I ever wear white I am asked if I am feeling well! Anyway, you look fabulous, great outfit for you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Vicki...we all have our "good" colors...what's yours?

      Delete
  10. Everytime I see one your posts it reaffirms my love of black and white clothing. I recently purchased this pattern and am now looking forward to putting it together in spring (currently winter downunder).

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'll look forward to seeing your interpretation, Gail!

      Delete
  11. Beautiful! And I am so delighted to have found your blog! Looking forward to reading this morning with my coffee and the Olympics. Coco

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you, Coco...and welcome to the blog!

      Delete
  12. Another casually elegant winner. And,btw, those adapted pants look wonderful!
    Anne in Seattle

    ReplyDelete
  13. Great travel combo! You have an unerring eye for what looks good on you.

    ReplyDelete
  14. What a great outfit, and perfect for travel.

    ReplyDelete
  15. That is a knockout! I love the fabrics, the colors (a fan of B/W) and the simplicity of line.

    ReplyDelete
  16. I am SO jealous. Of Everything. The look, the fabrics, the wonderful sewing you did. The patterns. The trip. Well, it's all just fantastic and amazing. You are an inspiration.

    ReplyDelete
  17. This is a gorgeous outfit and looks great on you! YOu will look smashing in this on your trvels.

    ReplyDelete
  18. I know I'm coming late to the party here, but it's just too coincidental that I've stumbled upon your blog, Margy. I'm holding this pattern in my hand and thinking it would be a good choice for our trip to Sicily in May. Just had to write in thanks, because your photos of this completed pattern were the best!

    ReplyDelete