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Thursday, June 20, 2013

TKO #2...and a Renovation

As long as I was knocking things off, I made these white linen pants, using my 
custom Lynda Maynard pattern, a mid-weight linen from Fabric.com, and some
black and white braid I found last time I was in Portland.
                            

 The top is  another V8089 in a linen blend from EOS which Linda called 
"sharkfin". It's got a little bit of stretch and I think it must have some rayon in it, as it's quite drapey. Love the fabric!

Of course, I can wear both my wrap belts with it...


The renovation revolved around a jacket I made 3 years and 50 pounds ago...in those days I wore much looser clothing and my friend Shams  hadn't
yet taught me to take pictures of myself...


I used my then TNT jacket pattern, Cutting Line Designs Anything But Ordinary
        
       BAGGY!
This is how I photographed my travel wardrobes in 2010...




 The fabric is a fabulous, unusual one from Marcy Tilton...I've never seen another one like it. 


 I think it is Japanese; it's a layer of thin black jersey with a very holey denim stitched to the top of it with circular stitching. The holes are "deconstructed" and
therefore very ravelly (it's a bear to sew!). On top of this are large zen-type
circles painted in red, silver and ochre...looks hand painted. I finished it off with a fabulously sparkly red Riri zipper...

 It's the only piece of clothing from my "larger" days that I couldn't bear to part with, so it's been hanging in my studio for a couple of years.

 When an unusual desire to hem and re-do hit me last week, I tackled the jacket. I had hoped to recut it with princess seams, but there just wasn't enough fabric in the front to do that. (There was plenty in the back, however!)
So, I took it apart, recut it, added front and back vertical darts, shaped the side seams and restyled the sleeves.



The pants are  M6405, blogged about here, and the shell is CLD Pure and Simple OOP.

 I'm very pleased...I can't wait for fall to wear this again!

 DD, the Bride2B, was here with fiancé and her "handlers" (just kidding...the woman coordinating all things wedding is a dear friend and the one who spearheaded cleaning my studio a couple of years ago). We've got lots to do to get the property pretty'd up, and I have a couple of MOB potential patterns to get going on; I can foresee busy-ness!

 TTYL





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32 comments:

  1. shamsJune 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    It's all so wonderful, Margy! That Marcy-fabric jacket is amazing! I'm so glad you were able to re-make it, but what a lot of work! I have never seen a red Riri zipper, but it's perfect!

    The texture in that sharkfin linen is to die for. And the top looks fabulous with both wrap belts. I really think that this is one of my favorite looks on you.

    And what a great braid. Your pants fit perfectly.

    I am in awe of everything!

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  2. shamsJune 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    By the way, I am also drooling over your red Trippens!

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  3. WendyJune 20, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I'm so glad you were able to put that super cool fabric to new use!

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  4. MelanieJune 20, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful jobs, all of them. I love the first photo, your outfit with the red obi belt. The Japanese thread going through your style is so striking. I'm glad you could resurrect that incredible jacket in the outfit.

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  5. Maunawili MamaJune 21, 2013 at 1:43 AM

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  6. Maunawili MamaJune 21, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Fabulous!! I love that you re-use, recycle...even things you wore 50#s ago. MOB!!! Love it.
    You are an inspiration, Aunt Margy!

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  7. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Fabulous!

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  8. MiasewsJune 21, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    I love the fabric and so glad you hung on to that jacket. I can't wait to see your MOB choices as I am going to be a MOG in the next year or so and plan to steal ideas...

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  9. DianaJune 21, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Great pieces. That grey jacket is divine and no wonder you couldn't part with the printed one. Great save on that one!

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  10. RobynJune 21, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Super stylish, you look great! I especially love your obi belt; I'm knitting a linen one now and plan to experiment with an interface sandwich based on your experience. That will be a first for me - to interface something I knit - but I think it just might be perfect. If not..."renovation" pile!



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  11. belleJune 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I thought I saw of photo of you with your Thai wok in this blog, but can't find it anywhere. Please give the source again. Many thanks.
    Love your sewing!
    Barbara

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    1. MargyJune 21, 2013 at 2:29 PM

      http://fool4fabric.blogspot.com/2012/06/pants.html

      it's from June 2012...

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  12. VickiJune 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Good work with the redo. It certainly was worth making wearable again. I know I keep saying this but I love your style and how you keep your colours simple. You always look so stylish.

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  13. mispapelicosJune 22, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Such a panache and style, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    I love the top cinch to your waist.
    I am sooooooooo glad to have found you and your blog.
    Have a grand weekend
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  14. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    You are so unbelievably talented. Wow, I love all those clothes.

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  15. SuzanneJune 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    So talented. I love what you've done with the jacket. This fabric and cut really suit you.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  16. PattiJune 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Love these trousers with the tuxedo look - thanks for sharing iwth Visible Monday!

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  17. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Love how you styled the first look with the red obi belt! All your looks look great, and I respect your sewing skills. I have gotten lazy; I just cant seem to get to my sewing machine!

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  18. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I love that first look, especially with the red obi. The jacket hangs so nicely.

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  19. LianaJune 24, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    I love your red purse. Can you post some info on it? I'm petite so am not sure I can wear that large a cross body bag.

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    1. MargyJune 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM

      The purse is a "Highway" bag...

      They are wonderful for travel, I've had many of them, and they come in several different sizes.

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  20. Jean at www.drossintogold.comJune 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Oooh, I can see your blog is going to be one of my new favorites!! I love the pieces you made, the colors, textures etc. The obi belt looks incredible over the jacket, and the pants are outstanding. You may convince me to go back to using sewing patterns!! Your jacket re-do is inspiring.

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  21. Sandra SallinJune 24, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Wow, you are talented. What fablous designs and sewing. So stylish and so glad I've found your blog.

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  22. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Hello, Margy! So glad to meet you. Beautiful fabric, wonderful design, execution and styling ... delicious taste for the Asian influence. Lovely you, and the mad skills you have are something to watch! I'll be back often!

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  23. ZalinaWJune 25, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    You look awesome. I love the kimono paired with the pants.

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  24. The Style CroneJune 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Beautiful renovation. The fabric is stunning and and looks great with your hair. I am in awe of your talents.

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  26. The Slapdash SewistJune 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Those pants are so fab! I just love that trim and am in awe at how perfectly straight your side seams are. Great refashion on the jacket!

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  27. bluehuewonderlandJune 27, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Love the first outfit, so classic and gorgeous! The clothing you wear has such quality and integrity. This feel this hard to come by these days. You look beautiful!

    blue hue wonderland

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  28. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasJune 27, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Margy, visiting via Visible Monday. It's so nice to meet a fellow sewist. I too took a break, or sabbatical if I may borrow your phrase, from sewing clothing. Quite a long break it seems. I am now starting to sew for myself again, and I'm finding a new joy in the process. Discovering interesting fabrics and trims, playing with patterns etc. I really love your outfits and how you've styled them. Look forward to seeing more,

    Sue xo

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  29. MaryJune 29, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I have been slowly catching up on blog reading Margy, and wanted to stop and say how stylish these outfits are. I had no idea you had lost 50 lbs...I saw weight loss, but it must have been distributed everywhere and came off very subtly. In any case, lovely work and an inspiration to me to continue to find the best fabric I can afford.

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  30. Megan GJuly 16, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Such a beautiful jacket. Your creations are amazing!

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