tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89349491982461627442024-03-14T06:04:35.032-06:00The Princess SeamAdriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-50254865654367321532012-02-24T21:57:00.003-07:002012-02-24T22:14:32.329-07:00How Long Has It Been...?<div align="justify">A rhetorical question, if there was one..</div><div align="justify">I have received some emails about what was going on with me and the blog, so here it is.</div><div align="justify">I have neglected this blog for a really long time and not for a bad reason. My son is 19 months old and a handful; healthy and happy but very demanding of my time and attention. Then, my daughter, who is in Kindergarten, has her own needs with school and extracurriculars. The family... It has been nonstop. </div><div align="justify">Before, I was always able to find time after putting my daughter to bed, but now after everyone is asleep the energy and inspiration are just not there. I have only made one maxi skirt about a year ago, nothing else. </div><div align="justify">I am hoping that things will start changing and I'll be able to carve bits of time for this little hobby. </div><div align="justify">I find, more and more, the truth about the preciousness of time and have been struggling with it. Sewing is time consuming; moreover, for me it is a process that I cannot split into 10 windows of 20min each. I kind of need a block period of time so that I can focus and submerge. </div><div align="justify">I know that many of the sewers out there have families and jobs and still sew. I don't know how you all do it!</div><div align="justify">So, bottom line, <em>hopefully</em>, I will come back to making stuff and posting about it. The "when" part if it is unclear at this time. Crossing my fingers...</div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-39810226660336367432010-11-16T00:14:00.001-07:002010-11-16T00:16:09.878-07:00Gone On Vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQGJ2eSU7_JEei3gUIV1H-N-owuue8N3kg6Gt04evIbKItty9XB1_Rvy7OvWrzkGa0GMMM6Pq6hjH6WBLcAaBN0KsT9SedSvmJBj5UV7ethMgTGMEnA1SRxB8Isq6yrVBz_zjSYw9CR4/s1600/running.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540042653915948626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQGJ2eSU7_JEei3gUIV1H-N-owuue8N3kg6Gt04evIbKItty9XB1_Rvy7OvWrzkGa0GMMM6Pq6hjH6WBLcAaBN0KsT9SedSvmJBj5UV7ethMgTGMEnA1SRxB8Isq6yrVBz_zjSYw9CR4/s400/running.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-60562666219836920772010-11-12T22:52:00.003-07:002010-11-13T20:36:18.771-07:00Corduroy Trench and ShortsI’ve been toying with the idea of making a trench for Emma for a while; so, when I found this polka dot corduroy fabric I knew I had to try it.<br /><br />Speaking of fabrics, when I was planning the fall capsule for my daughter, I first narrowed down the pieces I wanted to make, and then focused on the fabrics. I definitely wanted some corduroy; it is such a cosy fall material! I was glad I could use a flower-print one I’ve had for a few years (see the shorts in this post), and I found the polka dot one online. It was an added bonus that both cord fabrics coordinated. Also, both are pinwales and lightweight.<br /><br />As you can see, the shapes of the trench are very basic, yet, lady-like. I was glad to find the lace-up shoes to "toughen up" an otherwise very girly wardrobe.<br /><br />Construction-wise, the trench has inseam pockets, cuffed sleeves, and is lined in lightweight cotton fabric, all practical details.<br /><br />We found the cap in TJ Maxx and I knew it would perfectly compliment the trench, so, we had to have it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3IlNurkPilkzpCO7nL4PokWy3idFyK0s2cwmmGNry0sv3N4tAeYvocLWkvZSc-SigMsrhqrHbhRI3cFytMN1ziDx3q1cEwaV2Ha-96xeQOCibtjBskaI0hfXa2zY5n-jJ7P6Fc5hFA8/s1600/IMG_2669.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537058878010892098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3IlNurkPilkzpCO7nL4PokWy3idFyK0s2cwmmGNry0sv3N4tAeYvocLWkvZSc-SigMsrhqrHbhRI3cFytMN1ziDx3q1cEwaV2Ha-96xeQOCibtjBskaI0hfXa2zY5n-jJ7P6Fc5hFA8/s400/IMG_2669.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbupxVgNWxrzTqZxtd8gdBNX8JZN3O9ii9M05KpdhDrk0XNDJq9Y8dcq4VOIE8wNB1mLy5fWewEaqUsceARzB1K5enqkFkRIWoKPoTWklz2j41zV9scbLTYDoAQUvBU5ZhhddRvANMQNc/s1600/IMG_2675.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537058871011700802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbupxVgNWxrzTqZxtd8gdBNX8JZN3O9ii9M05KpdhDrk0XNDJq9Y8dcq4VOIE8wNB1mLy5fWewEaqUsceARzB1K5enqkFkRIWoKPoTWklz2j41zV9scbLTYDoAQUvBU5ZhhddRvANMQNc/s400/IMG_2675.JPG" /></a>I had to wait three weeks for the flower-shaped buttons, but it was worth it, they add just the right touch of whimsy.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH4euKwnqHEzZu0gXvTZB_ktcM8LXCHcDY6PQWEwM2BJC_wU4MOSuZMAvKKWW5laDDjIyBoTDcdkmaEA3cQ8Sg9keNA73tPMObTKCLYFF7Iw5-1aF00Ra-QcIc0iu8A5Os4g0XhjlAK4/s1600/IMG_2676.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537058867139080306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH4euKwnqHEzZu0gXvTZB_ktcM8LXCHcDY6PQWEwM2BJC_wU4MOSuZMAvKKWW5laDDjIyBoTDcdkmaEA3cQ8Sg9keNA73tPMObTKCLYFF7Iw5-1aF00Ra-QcIc0iu8A5Os4g0XhjlAK4/s400/IMG_2676.JPG" /></a> <div>I find that shorts are a great alternative to skirts, even for winter, worn with tights.</div><br /><div>The pattern for this pair of shorts is from Burda WOF, and was reviewed here: <a href="http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2010/05/girly-summer.html">http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2010/05/girly-summer.html</a> as a summer garment. For fall, I made it in flower-print corduroy, in a size bigger.</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 138px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537053815464507266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2cSQoAKnHvvb1oTxzuwLSR1YS_HIcPqZPM6GNHjWgCngQmotB3XTa5uaD1qVJa-cfsKU7EZptPctnMmo_9MxhRaEuGOtT8s-mlrXjvg2dyJ40zUA1-M7VZQwgWRzWe_XEfxSl7Y530wM/s400/IMG_2662.JPG" />As I have said before, I love the playfulness and girliness of this pattern. I highly recommend it to anyone sewing for a girl.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGHqIe0BcMraYVfnQnqu6koKzTAlEGbBjmyqmGJW2NdPnBtiNIa5oyeSTgVUIgxJwt9fjS_6QJrrddpQSBP20WLOJE62o_vM4MUbNiPrYh0fWnYG72OROV6bAjbfe22udeDCnQk7zLz8/s1600/IMG_2664.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537054133040654434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGHqIe0BcMraYVfnQnqu6koKzTAlEGbBjmyqmGJW2NdPnBtiNIa5oyeSTgVUIgxJwt9fjS_6QJrrddpQSBP20WLOJE62o_vM4MUbNiPrYh0fWnYG72OROV6bAjbfe22udeDCnQk7zLz8/s400/IMG_2664.JPG" /></a> A couple of detail shots:</div><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwHxgHKH5vq5512W3P6Sr38LWXyZHHNkbDx3wimi24z6k6SskrVNSPcWoScFR5PA_04e5oJS13Sj-Li3mnjzo7ola3AmLpTm7ulbF3wcXtcSUcFPfJOJKV_0L1ryVmVIUcEUP7zPKwUs/s1600/IMG_2667.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537053840622475762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwHxgHKH5vq5512W3P6Sr38LWXyZHHNkbDx3wimi24z6k6SskrVNSPcWoScFR5PA_04e5oJS13Sj-Li3mnjzo7ola3AmLpTm7ulbF3wcXtcSUcFPfJOJKV_0L1ryVmVIUcEUP7zPKwUs/s400/IMG_2667.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUk4iJKAOYAXVvEFFB2DwgAs3jzkLV6B9ZAIsMV25R3i-qG4fJEXH7VlQq0HLGYVX6lsGEqUowioR7z9lhRJEt6hG3pE9eRK53Q_Aq5wzUbyiL-pS1WRZ-mrWjLIj-4B5NSuJorVE4ZhM/s1600/IMG_2665.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537053825223063794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUk4iJKAOYAXVvEFFB2DwgAs3jzkLV6B9ZAIsMV25R3i-qG4fJEXH7VlQq0HLGYVX6lsGEqUowioR7z9lhRJEt6hG3pE9eRK53Q_Aq5wzUbyiL-pS1WRZ-mrWjLIj-4B5NSuJorVE4ZhM/s400/IMG_2665.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-63352621502427964822010-11-08T06:43:00.000-07:002010-11-08T06:43:00.171-07:00Dresses, Dresses, And More DressesDD loves dresses. If she had it her way, she would wear dresses only, preferably princess ones...<br /><br />As part of my fall capsule for her, I made 3 dresses.<br /><br /><br />1. Diamonds and Squares dress.<br /><br />This dress was made using a Burda WOF pattern, but unfortunately, I don't remember which one. I used a poly knit and played with the pattern: the placket features squares and the rest of the dress diamonds. The dress is underlined with a lightweight cotton knit, and the neckline is bound with lightweight brown corduroy cut on the bias. There is a CB button closure.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535202917435895122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyc-L-yeAJn7jVbWGdjNeQRPVMkfSZRBjlx23DGFZq2baLVszmVLI2ZHMLmXlV8Vw2n34GMCuj_qFtn_DSVptDRYBWOfnVWHebD7IwNgk0jTn8_PZFb6jJ5TtYUSq6hfrNzE5tqctqnA/s400/IMG_2562.JPG" /><br /><p>The other 2 dresses I had made before (2 years ago) in a smaller size. They turned out to be such huge hits with DD that I remade them in her current size this summer. Since they have been previously reviewed in detail, I will provide only brief descriptions below.</p><p>2. Village Frock</p><p>The pattern was purchased from the ladies behind <a href="http://sugarcityjournal.blogspot.com/">http://sugarcityjournal.blogspot.com/</a></p><p>For previos version and construction details, pls click here: <a href="http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2008/10/village-frock.html">http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2008/10/village-frock.html</a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfRqFQoHPu8S6OhoBHgyPmZH5Of3SSrVjW0KNQMbpyx9TqKH3CbNl2t46Zka5t4NUi1AnmgDpWACF6QNM1KZbKHtQlGi-YrcLU2Izeo-fDiTn4p0DKyEMvybmvZPviqEPrB3VM77tH-Q/s1600/IMG_2636.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 156px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535733146022266178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfRqFQoHPu8S6OhoBHgyPmZH5Of3SSrVjW0KNQMbpyx9TqKH3CbNl2t46Zka5t4NUi1AnmgDpWACF6QNM1KZbKHtQlGi-YrcLU2Izeo-fDiTn4p0DKyEMvybmvZPviqEPrB3VM77tH-Q/s400/IMG_2636.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GaSoVB96qPgbvnd-ZrJUigEUmD9Nm-pmjA2pYrMUzeld1aqyrn_vd3h-ZBT6-QkY46zntTHBwI3n4ryamahrQvHTRajXI6jJgeuh6_o7BsetbfKSKNE0OaS6i4qPbgMUp2MURBnZN4Q/s1600/IMG_2634.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535733140737895906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GaSoVB96qPgbvnd-ZrJUigEUmD9Nm-pmjA2pYrMUzeld1aqyrn_vd3h-ZBT6-QkY46zntTHBwI3n4ryamahrQvHTRajXI6jJgeuh6_o7BsetbfKSKNE0OaS6i4qPbgMUp2MURBnZN4Q/s400/IMG_2634.JPG" /></a> <p>3. Striped Dress with Leggings</p><p>Previous version and construction details, pls click here: <a href="http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2008/10/striped-dress.html">http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2008/10/striped-dress.html</a><br />This dress is self-drafted, and made from a reversible (two-faced) interlock. I utilized both sides. The bodice is lined with something similar to swimsuit lining.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NYD5fLgHmagLLA5eB7Z9Tfe6DbF_FoMIVyZHa_BBIDTmd1uHg8gzyYtAzLO3ull1ztb2s8W6lRdWIRlMplUGHkgrhXGl-Pe8kcsY62leiRNwrN3Ayuyen1v3dLD2UzTxjKAeXp6wtz8/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535418002171195106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NYD5fLgHmagLLA5eB7Z9Tfe6DbF_FoMIVyZHa_BBIDTmd1uHg8gzyYtAzLO3ull1ztb2s8W6lRdWIRlMplUGHkgrhXGl-Pe8kcsY62leiRNwrN3Ayuyen1v3dLD2UzTxjKAeXp6wtz8/s400/IMG_2621.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeW7uEY6bHWXJt-nfvM-BD-S6-JNAlEaiLTj47cUnN1jR2fya-KWq6ZTfZ3MhjOR5PoSubBAIoS49SuM576dRThplt1I3BhDARyuiOHq253NASCemzH8a3VjJIlof4vVHbG61dS8t05c/s1600/IMG_2627.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 384px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535417997209482850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeW7uEY6bHWXJt-nfvM-BD-S6-JNAlEaiLTj47cUnN1jR2fya-KWq6ZTfZ3MhjOR5PoSubBAIoS49SuM576dRThplt1I3BhDARyuiOHq253NASCemzH8a3VjJIlof4vVHbG61dS8t05c/s400/IMG_2627.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwObv4SAyWnpmUxjCOzStr85mWo7QWYR20CsmUOeKeMnMKkqASlnq2VWqq0_8jwRSJn34xVPHK0jDzPZg3YpqVP8t9uRDrrYYT38Va7KlH8lpdJcthaOF7a2jGCOsUppPh1pMS0ZtcPGw/s1600/IMG_2628.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535417995021412786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwObv4SAyWnpmUxjCOzStr85mWo7QWYR20CsmUOeKeMnMKkqASlnq2VWqq0_8jwRSJn34xVPHK0jDzPZg3YpqVP8t9uRDrrYYT38Va7KlH8lpdJcthaOF7a2jGCOsUppPh1pMS0ZtcPGw/s400/IMG_2628.JPG" /></a> </div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-39314067073268626752010-11-02T23:43:00.005-06:002010-11-03T00:09:13.333-06:00Polka Dot Tiered Skirt and Marc Jacobs - Inspired Tees<div>Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and the congratulations on our baby boy! </div><div> </div><div>I apologize for the non-existing maintenance of the blog, but babies do that. Luckily, he is a delightful baby and fills my heart with so much joy.<br /><br />Back when I was pregnant, I made a fall capsule for DD, and will try to post the outfits as she is wearing them.<br /><br />I wil start today with a skirt and two tees. </div><br /><div>The skirt is a design inspired by J Crew's Crewcuts summer collection. The original skirt was made of silk and the tiers laid more flat. Our version is made from lightweight corduroy and poofs up, which I love:<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaT-2yRuux8DqeFl7-YLHr00hpkpovUA_EaZkcF_23FgXh76k0j6n9tE7iEE00rHnidHOO94DmczSOhsCpvnB4BZxnNLKLMTZ9rwcCCMQaylbfTEFuGatTBLLVW4nPvXq9pHh8eQqoq4o/s1600/IMG_2571.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 169px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535195928622441842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaT-2yRuux8DqeFl7-YLHr00hpkpovUA_EaZkcF_23FgXh76k0j6n9tE7iEE00rHnidHOO94DmczSOhsCpvnB4BZxnNLKLMTZ9rwcCCMQaylbfTEFuGatTBLLVW4nPvXq9pHh8eQqoq4o/s400/IMG_2571.JPG" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 129px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535195935864446306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNPutKxGiAcFMuFLkjksYQBGLT7X-DUNwXxMlP5snyVRDxYqGhb2I9dmHJjFImGXtjCHaRgzeTCpza33sFtOQHL2V-j7h0o3Hzw31En6qa_LfOYZEKY7U4NL0b3X7fMdfNpD4niJXycc/s400/IMG_2586.JPG" />The tees (the one worn with the skirt and the one below worn with the jeans) were inspired by the Marc by Marc Jacobs tee below. I liked the peeking twisted contrast at the hem and at the sleeves. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535197176690994466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJlVb9U-5kczGKnbOfyBXfmzpPrvu2i-vuuQr5N16hd0Q5eg56KUZzyI4yHT17FbwbjSAYegz_d793MJho5UGhFuaNkruRkgRG1vs6dUK_No1kHkqUEXz1wS14J-ZHWKP-JXuUHQUDqE/s400/M+Jacobs+Ditto+Tee.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535195943456763602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AvJwHcBQrydYwrCz-KWJaeKfVeIHYuAU7gjh7xJHwMxz_o2VQlIAM-ZbSI8RvpcWCsr8pGbkGHd4cJe3UdSigYPbGoX_JL3o-ernZIQ_hjZUELtpfSjSqU6NOjEC7BT_iWrBWGljFQg/s400/IMG_2606.JPG" />My version is with quarter sleeves and is more fitted.</div><div></div><div>Here are two close-ups:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 374px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535195929708956674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeEZFz9vtg29KnTZFuZ0nvRuO_gm9a6M_S9Z_96bhFKN-NrD8l6635xAPcRBntkha8SeTxOaHuQkJ9hm9OOlNi9EItOu5tkU55c0HFuEbkk8eg_uDEgWc4Tznf35BOTyJJxbRXTlaRP4/s400/IMG_2573.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535197171860097746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfnfoPctx9PfQ64eg1It1LO6byUx0UY5BmbwMnKUjn0cWQ17htfUWRFxGs5uRYhm9FDE0hACMWyYZfiGtuL1ow-JxQdBJh1Rx_hiv0KSs4acLVYquqxIlApqWJASX_vV0JkM3ejJOhw4/s400/IMG_2604.JPG" /><em>Details on construction:</em></div><div><em>Skirt:</em> It has a base layer ( a rectangle) onto which the gathered and hemmed tiers are attached. The waist is elasticised, with the elastic laying on the inside of the skirt. I also lined the skirt.</div><div><em>Tee:</em> It actually consists of 2 tees, the inside layer being cut longer at teh hem and sleeves. The two layers are constructed separately, and then attached at the hem and sleeve hems. when attaching the side seams of the inside layer are moved clockwise for a twisted effect. Lastly, the neckband is attched to both layers simultaneously. </div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-50536069978344937662010-09-29T21:42:00.003-06:002010-09-29T21:59:42.910-06:00Our Baby Boy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNONeLQwO-FqD6auM4Ux7XBLiWLlU9XHL9xCX7EkU3toxNwsxvv2eMOhINVq1qk-ctS51geQ2A675fBVKQ6aKpBfHRsfiBO7CP8ajFzeeKvaj6U4movR4pTUQRI_zYSCncN47civ2GaM/s1600/_C1H2523-Edit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522547691388278818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNONeLQwO-FqD6auM4Ux7XBLiWLlU9XHL9xCX7EkU3toxNwsxvv2eMOhINVq1qk-ctS51geQ2A675fBVKQ6aKpBfHRsfiBO7CP8ajFzeeKvaj6U4movR4pTUQRI_zYSCncN47civ2GaM/s400/_C1H2523-Edit.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-f6DiQ3egUiip2DOthRR5BLkLhdXFrYjB1eXwflXfebPV1GaceRm4yock8kQsWHCv0r7BZJyuMTQfmcj1UFk4fckfzScAf2akCGl9AfRm6D9UWC7epLffIfi2doT1RLUaLOsN1QjRuo/s1600/_C1H2717.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522547682242621106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-f6DiQ3egUiip2DOthRR5BLkLhdXFrYjB1eXwflXfebPV1GaceRm4yock8kQsWHCv0r7BZJyuMTQfmcj1UFk4fckfzScAf2akCGl9AfRm6D9UWC7epLffIfi2doT1RLUaLOsN1QjRuo/s400/_C1H2717.jpg" /></a>Our baby boy Alexander Valentin (Valentin is my Dad's name) was born in the end of July (way after his due date), and we have been busy loving him ever since! </div><div></div><div>I have some fall clothes that I made for DD before Alexander's birth and will try to post them as she starts wearing them. The temperatures have to drop WAY down first!</div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-36225493232263526872010-07-15T12:13:00.000-06:002010-07-15T12:28:31.099-06:00No Baby Yet...It is my due date, but there is no baby yet...Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-50865006873383588562010-06-30T15:14:00.005-06:002010-06-30T16:46:29.561-06:00What Happened To Me... (not good)<div align="justify">I had to run some errands today in Peyton, and noticed that a new nail salon called "Chic Nails" had opened. I have been going to a place that is very good but is a bit far, so since this new one was close, I decided to peek inside. To check the service, I decided to get the cheapest thing done, a paraffin dip for the hands. The guy who was doing it poured paraffin in 2 plastic bags (mind you, I have never seen it done that way, you usually dip in the paraffin and then they put plastic gloves on your hands) and asked me to put my hand in one of the bags. As I am sitting on a chair and putting my hand in the bag, he is maneuvering the paraffin around my fingers and hands from across a table. At that point he twitched or something, I don't know, but he poured the entire paraffin content of the bag over my thigh and the part of my dress that was covering it. I was so distraught, I got up and said I was leaving. Noone from the 3 people servicing the location said anything, with the exception of a meek, "I am sorry" by the guy. Mind you, at this point I am clearly super very visibly 9-months pregnant, was obviously balistically upset, and the only reason I did not lose it right there was because my 4 y.o. was right next to me. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I left, went home, searched online for how to get rid of the wax, tried to clean up the dress, but the stains would not go away no matter what I did. I called a dry cleaner and she said that with colored paraffin (which cosmetic paraffin wax is) it is likely the stains will stay in one form or another. So, I called the salon, and told the guy they should pay for the damaged dress (I actually had just bought it and had the receipt saved, the tags still in my unempried trash can). He told me he would not do that because it was an accident and that he did not have time to deal with me. Then, he hung up. BTW, he refused to put me in touch with the owner. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Next, my husband got really pissed off by the hanging up of the phone, and drove off to the place to make his point. I was not there (probably should have gone as well) but the guy insisted that not only it was an accident but it was entirely my fault because I had moved my hand. I had not, not to mention that the projectile of the paraffin flow would have been very different if I had, however, this is beside the point. The other two workers agreed with him, although they were doing pedicures about 5 yards away from me and had no way of knowing what happened, other than it happened.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Mind you, the dress was not expensive but 1) was really pretty, 2) fit me very well (which when you are 38 weeks pregnant and still relatively small in the rest of your body is <em>very very</em> hard to come by), and 3) would have been great for the last 2-3 weeks of the pregnancy, for breastfeeding, and for the first 2 postpartum months. The dry cleaner I left it with was very ambivalent about the result; she said she would try her best. I mean, realistically, what else can she say or do anyway.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Now, I complained to the Better Business Bureau, wrote a negative review for the business on yelp.com, but I feel so utterly unsatisfied and screwed over! I even cried after my husband came home and told me what their version of the events was. If I was not as pregnant as I am right now, I would have totally taken this issue with the small claims court (although it is not worth my time and effort, I would have done it on the principle). But right now I simply can't! I just have this overwhelming desire for revenge that I cannot quite get control of... </div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-25277169711485086672010-06-29T19:03:00.004-06:002010-06-29T19:56:39.962-06:00Over The Knee Boots Infatuation...Yeah, in June...<div align="justify">I know it is HOT outside and only the end of June, but I could not contain my excitement when I came across these Alexander Wang "Sigrid" boots on shopbop.com (the photos are from there). They are over -the-knee, and the notched heel and the back zip closure are to die for.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The website does not mention where they were made, yet, another retailer that carries other footwear pieces from his prefall collection lists the items it carries as "made in China." I don't mind shoes being made in China, but should they cost $900 then? I don't know... Had they been made in Italy, Spain, heck, maybe even Brasil, then ok, but China?</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">If they ever go on sale, I may get them.</div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIT939iGOu2pTdWvpjWwrYPLp_X8dM5tvhTQrEh3L0FmJR1CwHM01kqnFnT9O-62j44VBHEqyebnB4qJJJ7wGSEBcbh8X9Sz9_q98UaiBDmiJOJihsgJ7zNOx2t0QxZlK2D9-047Dp7xM/s1600/A+Wang+Sigrid+boot+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488366344743645138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIT939iGOu2pTdWvpjWwrYPLp_X8dM5tvhTQrEh3L0FmJR1CwHM01kqnFnT9O-62j44VBHEqyebnB4qJJJ7wGSEBcbh8X9Sz9_q98UaiBDmiJOJihsgJ7zNOx2t0QxZlK2D9-047Dp7xM/s400/A+Wang+Sigrid+boot+1.jpg" /></a></p><p>Look at the profile and the heel! Beautiful...<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm7y_G_CBt1ak-Qsvn5or43JZLnKfeHFLI7MR9jZ8hGNJimIjhju97QrnKDX9klNaCbIoSs3_oeeB23OaI9ok7XBjuJe-NV7XNzfTsxsizgluBHiRd17cIv7tPBNRBBpvvki4HQ5glUg/s1600/A+Wang+Sigrid+boot+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488366333112019682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm7y_G_CBt1ak-Qsvn5or43JZLnKfeHFLI7MR9jZ8hGNJimIjhju97QrnKDX9klNaCbIoSs3_oeeB23OaI9ok7XBjuJe-NV7XNzfTsxsizgluBHiRd17cIv7tPBNRBBpvvki4HQ5glUg/s400/A+Wang+Sigrid+boot+2.jpg" /></a> </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGk8NZQ12-pVzjd8nAkS2472Rhu3frVh9O6qhJaFeqvBS8E7wjsP8Tpe0fG7_5I0uXHioozP3E9Xp9sPx0gL3RDm9VfHTkqr1n7epletpVeTyxuhBRSuBQCzczEB5t7QHqqPgk3gcN_o/s1600/A+Wang+Sigrid+boot+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488366324287654914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGk8NZQ12-pVzjd8nAkS2472Rhu3frVh9O6qhJaFeqvBS8E7wjsP8Tpe0fG7_5I0uXHioozP3E9Xp9sPx0gL3RDm9VfHTkqr1n7epletpVeTyxuhBRSuBQCzczEB5t7QHqqPgk3gcN_o/s400/A+Wang+Sigrid+boot+3.jpg" /></a> </p>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-42028311684841638672010-06-08T17:27:00.001-06:002010-06-08T17:30:41.777-06:00Burda Website Rant<div align="justify">Ok, so by now most of you have already heard about the closing of Burda Fashion website for EG speakers and “merging” it with Burda Style. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I am going to start by saying that I am not one of those people opposed to change and new things, not in the least. However, I am miffed by this decision. I am also confused by what might have inspired it! After a long courting of American sewers, Burda just decides to take away its entire magazine website from them? </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I used to use the magazine website a lot – for the archives, for previews, etc. Now I have to go to the Russian website (thank goodness my Russian is still decent) and navigate from there. But why? To me, Burda Style serves a completely different purpose than Buda Fashion and has a distinctly different concept altogether. I, personally, don’t care about it, but that is just me. There are plenty of people who like it and use it. What I am struggling with is why suddenly EG users are denied access to the most popular features of Burda Fashion. I read some of the explanations that the people behind Burda Style have provided, and found them plenty lame. They say that “some” features will be eventually added to the Burda Style, but fail to elaborate on which features and when. Now, if it was up to me, I would have first asked for opinions of users before doing something this major. Even then, though, I would have done a gradual move to Burda Style, and present users with a full of features website, as opposed to one that is yet to be populated. </div><div align="justify"><br />Bottom-line for me, I've spent plenty of time on Burda Style to determine it is not my cup of tea, and I don’t see using it in future. As long as the access to the Russian Burda Fashion website remains an option, I’d continue going there for previews and archives. </div><div align="justify"><br />What do you all think? </div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-8733817734151409482010-05-27T09:40:00.013-06:002010-06-04T22:33:23.150-06:00Girly SummerHere are the rest of the things I made for DD as part of my summer sewing plan:<br /><br /><div><div><div><strong>Burda WOF 2008-04-140, s.104:</strong><br /><br />Sleeveless top with shoulder ties; made from cotton seersucker in white and yellow stripe.</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479142387506779266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnd9GE13KXSxWxfn7MUtvWlFVoxN3oWAC4-Ixb7dzNspVy1-OhAmW8-DakfjiQ0zCiO5oLEa25B84B0Jqqo4Y5gB1ZMeBvyBDhdWgSdztSVolanAJqkHCSCD7ffg8J3j6epyVVCR8Rcw/s400/top+with+ties+01.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479142399636962898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGisnH04UIXonOpdPs4MXSr3sOrjXx6wqb_pKT9VW7lLVQa06uYiSGmbQ_yLMzOhRhbdlco-RVPPrgfa86pOByC4zQBDWS_QiAtxQlkTdzyGu4htbIQPscBe_B5Kfqe0RNTG9JwKZvy0/s400/top+with+ties+02.JPG" /><br /><em>From the magazine:</em><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476372345869595490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiFmD5ZjJk8pNduVciGauQ6dkrooh1KRCz6dkUEBJv2mgjTxe6L558QR848Igo4EbwmCBqyxQ7BGE8lQHGy2vFxX7phAggBcv6XzlxZOIEEOw58zUUJNMgBMlCfNaLHuu4AqEr06chJo/s400/sleeveless+top+with+ties+from+magazine.jpg" /> <p><strong>Burda WOF 2008-03-133:</strong></p><p>Sleeveless top with ribbon at shoulders and neckline; made from an old cotton shirt of my husband (the sleeves and two fronts).</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477512736629791506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvUJPKRN5Fm9nboAeLcaWmKbjKa-CWNeMyWHd2FwlRI_IF-eg5I85YxV_p3k7DOHKel6wF4KGxLcfyJlZIh3IKxx2qvW3As3UwRMNVI0ejQOMJ2tZMPREWBcxfiLHXoxg7mAr4wxXtPA/s400/top++and+shorts+01.JPG" /> <p><em>From the magazine:<br /></em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476372337994294546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemf_hOAfGq3l8P8Sq5aGZBLtiwgaIabvZ_9MZrfjxAjzWVS-jOhFD7Rjg1VuiGwZFmkX7-pqL95-ZU4vqQqkqYP_BUbiMZOUKi06zWURUMV2NTfB0PVLWP2F53uNJ5RHILq1NXOWqCxw/s400/sleeveless+top+with+ribbon+from+magazine.jpg" /><strong> Burda WOF 2008-03-2008, s.104:</strong></p><div align="justify">Shorts/Bloomers; made from cotton seersucker in white and yellow stripe. </div><div align="justify"><br />Design-wise, I found the shorts most amusing. The pockets are really interestingly done, the leg is gathered as in rompers, and the ties are so cute! All in all, it is a very fresh, girly, and current garment. I am planning on making it from pinwale corduroy (in a size larger) for fall.</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477512748824960050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxzLgR76XTBU7SB58vuGEozYi19WIZKDOE8hOqB_Hyv0brqh28wBkiFf5vYVjWBM4QYQcei-_1lYAihx6KZrAi7P_RUx4woaoA0FMm-YW4lVWdBSKOMJoc7V0Y1R_52P83P1JBOShzrs/s400/top+and+shorts+02.JPG" /><em>From the magazine:</em> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0z5cx2WDohkwgMOd6FJaxQHtAL8E9x3EkmqVGjn4Gf7vzegmUmHNcHxWHveO4wxWQm2zhPFN9ZWtxcsaPoSxl4e975RV1EKktWtp_3nSJxQ_eNWfNQZzVZNwuDYfLCBJwQhMwpcTCSA/s1600/bloomers+from+magazine.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476372333687788002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0z5cx2WDohkwgMOd6FJaxQHtAL8E9x3EkmqVGjn4Gf7vzegmUmHNcHxWHveO4wxWQm2zhPFN9ZWtxcsaPoSxl4e975RV1EKktWtp_3nSJxQ_eNWfNQZzVZNwuDYfLCBJwQhMwpcTCSA/s400/bloomers+from+magazine.jpg" /></a> <strong>Burda WOF 2008-03-131, s.104:</strong><br /><div align="justify"><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQs9WUSYS-06D5WY6HVTqCLpesEVXuhWSP-b_AHU8yAdpz9nT2U7ucIuwQ2tszxkubXUd9mB8kSaP6PYBp3w1GOrxseYZ38q3pd7QFib06_IUWjXiV4LhS5tyhzNEF5wubYVL5Wd-HJ0/s1600/tunic+top+01.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475976318035349218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQs9WUSYS-06D5WY6HVTqCLpesEVXuhWSP-b_AHU8yAdpz9nT2U7ucIuwQ2tszxkubXUd9mB8kSaP6PYBp3w1GOrxseYZ38q3pd7QFib06_IUWjXiV4LhS5tyhzNEF5wubYVL5Wd-HJ0/s400/tunic+top+01.JPG" /></a> <div>Dress/ Pinafore Top with gathered straps; made from cotton voile with beautifully raised print. Depending on the length of the bodice, this pattern can be either a tunic or a dress. I like that it can be layered over a tee. The flower pin is not part of the pattern, I just thought it was a nice touch. </div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq629nOTXJKChaKmvW4ZlvVejI0PmE0_IHh_BiL-9Ft9MeQo3fzsJoshWkx8n7t5lZZjijiXUP6Wm3GpX9sR-3_rzYdiTSHonNS-Py79uzIwlUAD_aQbOOM-xYnUsdC2ap74n7FiaopUg/s1600/tunic+top+02.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475976312776876946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq629nOTXJKChaKmvW4ZlvVejI0PmE0_IHh_BiL-9Ft9MeQo3fzsJoshWkx8n7t5lZZjijiXUP6Wm3GpX9sR-3_rzYdiTSHonNS-Py79uzIwlUAD_aQbOOM-xYnUsdC2ap74n7FiaopUg/s400/tunic+top+02.JPG" /></a>I love the fabric. You cannot really appreciate it unless you can see it and handle it. I really want to make something for myself from it, but cannot settle on the design. Maybe next summer…<br /><div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>From the magazine:</em></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 387px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475976297637312738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_s1UK766vJlFzHtN4CNo96g6moFl7wPFFEn5NwG3G3yEcknObQfMwnq1ylPpwTsXURxq3qCtYULI4Fcl5-UiCe0kaGrcrcV89MCxmtiF8e_cMf3bvwy_8jzQp78y2qbmjsoKoPTceFA/s400/000001649000.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-66318829709773972162010-05-22T19:04:00.003-06:002010-05-22T19:20:48.855-06:00Little Girl's Sewing<div align="justify">I am continuing with posting the outfits I've made for DD. She, btw, has recovered from her surgery and is all better. We don't know if the surgery resolved the underlying issue, and will not know until end of August.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">So, let's begin...</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><strong>Striped dolman sleeve tee - selfdrafted.</strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong> </div><div align="justify">The striped tee is self-drafted and made from lightweight cotton jersey.<br />I made for myself the same design tee, from the same fabric.</div><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfh9gmsOtGMXfyQkZMvwNfa8ejsD1gJeaySbS96vIo_MTa4vfCOvG7r_olo8JXtLFZmHwT70ZeI4cFc51eOF-qoJCF8jbeuZ4J-Dx6nagwiNEFsj8e9Tgzc3k61kkGV0QiRULqzwzl20/s1600/dolman+sleeve+tee.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474266648375712418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfh9gmsOtGMXfyQkZMvwNfa8ejsD1gJeaySbS96vIo_MTa4vfCOvG7r_olo8JXtLFZmHwT70ZeI4cFc51eOF-qoJCF8jbeuZ4J-Dx6nagwiNEFsj8e9Tgzc3k61kkGV0QiRULqzwzl20/s400/dolman+sleeve+tee.JPG" /></a>The necklace, btw, is her "pink pearls necklace," and she styled it with this outfit herself.</p><p align="justify"><strong>Linen Tunic, Burda WOF 2008-08-134, s.104:</strong> </p><p align="justify">Well-drafted pattern, the back closure is a line of buttons down the CB.</p><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYkBQOfyLYn_T4aEXyI_PpPaPY4-9F9HtglGQRiAMUreBtXqPj5t4r66l9sSN_EqcafzBZcLHy82axnFNC1BPqxL_xga9UEAJq_1yX_xUoRnleTJevopzQL7u3PEHbLNhzC_yDFtBoQA/s1600/Burda+WOF+2008-08-134+tunic+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474266643689287346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYkBQOfyLYn_T4aEXyI_PpPaPY4-9F9HtglGQRiAMUreBtXqPj5t4r66l9sSN_EqcafzBZcLHy82axnFNC1BPqxL_xga9UEAJq_1yX_xUoRnleTJevopzQL7u3PEHbLNhzC_yDFtBoQA/s400/Burda+WOF+2008-08-134+tunic+2.JPG" /></a>I don't know if you can tell from the photos, but the stripe has a tiny metalic thread woven into it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKvurH7nI81B0KSkCKOEClKIarNxW3lcN8VKZhyphenhyphend0wYZxC0KiVUU_3O4NtIG5BuRM1LulBOVenmEJIIdVftWISkz1CNz_-jk4ZWeL25ToiY4atO0IK0ZygrZSN4u4ibVhuyZW3yP91ag/s1600/Burda+WOF+2008-08-134+tunic.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474265975550708818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKvurH7nI81B0KSkCKOEClKIarNxW3lcN8VKZhyphenhyphend0wYZxC0KiVUU_3O4NtIG5BuRM1LulBOVenmEJIIdVftWISkz1CNz_-jk4ZWeL25ToiY4atO0IK0ZygrZSN4u4ibVhuyZW3yP91ag/s400/Burda+WOF+2008-08-134+tunic.JPG" /></a> <em>From magazine:</em></p><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWi1SmNHd0b0VuilR3fhzL_Fo9fNr1I9zmV1aFs98lLVikbxH_nfrT4xtRlxg_69Ttd3iLWnR48cvcrNKRvyjE5tmiD8jl3SzBXTUdaiHli5Xt3B1Y4GcmrOuRT-BUTLw3GrfBSytQts/s1600/tunic+technical.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474265971969395298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWi1SmNHd0b0VuilR3fhzL_Fo9fNr1I9zmV1aFs98lLVikbxH_nfrT4xtRlxg_69Ttd3iLWnR48cvcrNKRvyjE5tmiD8jl3SzBXTUdaiHli5Xt3B1Y4GcmrOuRT-BUTLw3GrfBSytQts/s400/tunic+technical.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Burda WOF 139-07-2009: Wrap dress; made from lightweight denim.</strong></p><div align="justify">The dress, in itself, is a very plain design, which is why, I think, the magazine suggests embellishing with crystals at the bottom hem. I chose to do a chiffon flower (from Dillard’s) instead; it is more my daughter, I think. However, my only advice, make it in a fun print or you will have to embellish. The flower, btw, is detachable.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPoWl5DLZ3ZhDinQ3yWF7EIJAYib_i135_ajgFwr4bQkma1_HqKG61EvB-a73F3bQNOLlyw0mfmHw8WBjSDo9GaCP4oY6NhrkZXlHK_cob7k5LMcxah09UzkiwstZ-ZRMkYw4na0JZ3w/s1600/Burda+WOF+2009-07-139+Dress+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474265964721272594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPoWl5DLZ3ZhDinQ3yWF7EIJAYib_i135_ajgFwr4bQkma1_HqKG61EvB-a73F3bQNOLlyw0mfmHw8WBjSDo9GaCP4oY6NhrkZXlHK_cob7k5LMcxah09UzkiwstZ-ZRMkYw4na0JZ3w/s400/Burda+WOF+2009-07-139+Dress+2.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlh3ZU7KwaeOGQzVp0O3j5P4ebGf_4e5gdv77mFdomBkQx7BY84it8b2NeezzHEhGfMA-1q8aenfKrq3MmYhJ8M1MuVDKcyW88rPfYcY4eL-6qeAGrFGWIV2o8miEUbDQdIqiV43cvdk/s1600/Burda+WOF+2009-07-139+Dress+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 176px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474265959451382018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlh3ZU7KwaeOGQzVp0O3j5P4ebGf_4e5gdv77mFdomBkQx7BY84it8b2NeezzHEhGfMA-1q8aenfKrq3MmYhJ8M1MuVDKcyW88rPfYcY4eL-6qeAGrFGWIV2o8miEUbDQdIqiV43cvdk/s400/Burda+WOF+2009-07-139+Dress+1.JPG" /></a> <em>From magazine:</em></div><div><em><br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihJXYgtw2G6KdYSELUAo5qU1lMxJzMaa8TulHmZxxh8u11XHcWZUgK_ibN10caybGLZEUAkYEKgbRnAS1M3eddCw5uWYdNNrh9pcsQQbJc2T6WfyTHGKTfyDKdKovMnbZ9qQhVVOvQ6o/s1600/dress+technical.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474265952312767266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihJXYgtw2G6KdYSELUAo5qU1lMxJzMaa8TulHmZxxh8u11XHcWZUgK_ibN10caybGLZEUAkYEKgbRnAS1M3eddCw5uWYdNNrh9pcsQQbJc2T6WfyTHGKTfyDKdKovMnbZ9qQhVVOvQ6o/s400/dress+technical.jpg" /></a><br /><em>To be continued...</em></div></div></div><br /></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-2886268084145239482010-05-18T13:14:00.005-06:002010-05-18T18:00:39.747-06:00Burda WOF 2008-11-139<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5t_pdwz56smS-49_84b2cBaYTv9jWWWzBUkhVBIY9tR50iF4IQYANBkVIjHjuC0PVHpfrrfQVyo7rmtyFsAwu2WSC69a1ZL1db0-r2pqeZMOjf6syb1vkyLdoVju1APTp88zTBl1nAmY/s1600/title+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472764008791827458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5t_pdwz56smS-49_84b2cBaYTv9jWWWzBUkhVBIY9tR50iF4IQYANBkVIjHjuC0PVHpfrrfQVyo7rmtyFsAwu2WSC69a1ZL1db0-r2pqeZMOjf6syb1vkyLdoVju1APTp88zTBl1nAmY/s400/title+1.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZh1R3Q0oec-3GOT2aFcB6JDCv_NcTU1yMVGeSw2f_-5T97puxyTKJo9ej39YahIEqvPEhEDiC0idxGRrVeVLT-fYm3Y6rHfbpxw9YTQ_iMfc_oOK_UKA7asRdBNmlmtFhNrGzphyphenhypheniTq0/s1600/title.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472763994434593906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZh1R3Q0oec-3GOT2aFcB6JDCv_NcTU1yMVGeSw2f_-5T97puxyTKJo9ej39YahIEqvPEhEDiC0idxGRrVeVLT-fYm3Y6rHfbpxw9YTQ_iMfc_oOK_UKA7asRdBNmlmtFhNrGzphyphenhypheniTq0/s400/title.JPG" /></a> I have been doing a lot of sewing for DD, and it is time for some posting to take place!<br /><br /><div align="left">This dress is from Burda WOF 2008/11-139, and is designed by the head designer of Pampolina. Below is the nagazine picture and the technical drawing.</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472692623494113906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhPfdqsvl9Ed_tCNGpBtgokiELAPc6i9-ilCuTCUuS13T065QhzVehof5igT6Ggjuz_q1EwKM7bNhGpX-lW3uTYk9Hxs5Du378mmtMlEhKwjvtxsCVPwlDSQOz8a0Qx5pdF80DfvvJsM/s400/pattern.jpg" />Technically, I should have cut s. 104, but this is s.110. I did it in 110 so she could wear it in the fall, however, I think that one can easily size up in this pattern.</div><div align="left"><br />The fabric is pinwale corduroy (Kaufman print). The fabric is a fairly busy print with larger objects, so I had to be careful with the placement of the pattern. Luckily, the print was not off-grain at all! The dress is fully lined with ponge lining.</div><br /><div align="left">There is an invisible zipper in CB. There is also a lot of topstitching but it is worth it.</div><br /><div align="left">My impressions from the instructions: not impressed, very typical Burda WOF.</div><div align="left">The pattern, however, is drafted beautifully!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I love how the dress turned out, the fabric totally makes it!<br /></div><div align="left"><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzesb2byd3SVdSRsAZlvgKP21RxjX6vRpcfCSrviFZjBR9sZEY69emepkrxMnQq3Bo9hEmRbrO4wWlq7kVcIUxGPNZz05W5AUo4Y0zamJBnKMSDUZSrCwuxPT8hd_Uys4q7kWyeiaZb-w/s1600/IMG_2387.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472690832578786322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzesb2byd3SVdSRsAZlvgKP21RxjX6vRpcfCSrviFZjBR9sZEY69emepkrxMnQq3Bo9hEmRbrO4wWlq7kVcIUxGPNZz05W5AUo4Y0zamJBnKMSDUZSrCwuxPT8hd_Uys4q7kWyeiaZb-w/s400/IMG_2387.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-48613281071379661522010-05-04T20:26:00.004-06:002010-05-04T20:37:01.379-06:00Today's Pregnancy Outfit<div align="justify">I am in my 29th week. It is getting heavy, I am feeling acidic, and huff and puff all the time.</div><div align="justify">Have been meaning to post pictures of the clothes I made for my daughter; however, we were thrown a curveball here. After much insistance from my husband and me, a sleep study was performed on our daughter. It confirmed our suspicions that she had sleep apnea, and not just any sleep apnea but a "markedly severe" one. So, she had to have her tonsils and adenoids removed. The surgery went well; turned out she had oversized adenoids and adult-sized tonsils. The recovery has been bumpy though, very rough on her. Therefore, the pictures will have to wait a bit.</div><div align="justify">Had to run errands today, including find myself a new bra. Here is what I wore (t-shirt dress, leather jacket, tights and clogs):</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-utPRTs6qTBcCeaHs-ddZyU2bznA5JLmM0kF3JBaLtb8UAIldMET0JHnP2Xn_5r6E-9Sgm7G5BwpMrxOIODNgy6iG6hIwcrm7zqdfME9SiRFtdveoXDtB3WrupHRFqHZIUkhQlgObgqw/s1600/IMG_2374.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467606940306166498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-utPRTs6qTBcCeaHs-ddZyU2bznA5JLmM0kF3JBaLtb8UAIldMET0JHnP2Xn_5r6E-9Sgm7G5BwpMrxOIODNgy6iG6hIwcrm7zqdfME9SiRFtdveoXDtB3WrupHRFqHZIUkhQlgObgqw/s400/IMG_2374.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9snwIjsImHmACRqZPFynBs-3dZ2i-bH-7AQ-NoOnEOIVLjU0xRcZZ4aJTcLUWxlYoa9Vs4MDFlfi8XLhn41bXPZzS8huw9icIU7azEGk5Dg-Yv0T-T-GsunbmLu5zBfQOmL31imTvI98/s1600/IMG_2372.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 167px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467606934945808146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9snwIjsImHmACRqZPFynBs-3dZ2i-bH-7AQ-NoOnEOIVLjU0xRcZZ4aJTcLUWxlYoa9Vs4MDFlfi8XLhn41bXPZzS8huw9icIU7azEGk5Dg-Yv0T-T-GsunbmLu5zBfQOmL31imTvI98/s400/IMG_2372.JPG" /></a>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-21394548254688930882010-04-27T14:11:00.002-06:002010-04-27T14:13:12.731-06:00Vogue Pattern 8259 WantedDoes anyone have the Claire Shaeffer Vogue Pattern 8259 (6-8-10 ) that they would be willing to sell? Or does anyone know where there may be one for sale?<br />I checked ebay and the vogue site, but did not find anything. :((<br /><br />Worst come to worst, is anyone willing to lend me the pattern, so I can trace it in my size?<br /><br />Thanks!Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-84608991592784021672010-04-25T11:31:00.000-06:002010-04-25T11:38:16.196-06:00Spring-Summer Collection for My Daughter<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZVMugaJeHju6Ied1d8jwpMHFHzx7ZsjxLH6WfLCSKkk39t72qjXHCPXYw7JgKXJwkNlvL0GAbraUaCE-acVzQJymxnQoV1Tw5tiM-1Bke2on8V41S-uwXQ8SNQDw7lT5kPpCzZzgvK4/s1600/Emma+SS2010+collection.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462804589580181282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZVMugaJeHju6Ied1d8jwpMHFHzx7ZsjxLH6WfLCSKkk39t72qjXHCPXYw7JgKXJwkNlvL0GAbraUaCE-acVzQJymxnQoV1Tw5tiM-1Bke2on8V41S-uwXQ8SNQDw7lT5kPpCzZzgvK4/s400/Emma+SS2010+collection.JPG" /></a><br />I have been doing some summer sewing for my daughter. It has been a while since I have made her anything. Plus, she has loved and worn a ton the few things I have made her. The picture above contains most of the pieces I have made for her, but there a few that I made after the photo was taken.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The idea behind the undertaking was to develop a "collection" of sorts that offers the possibility to mix and match the individual pieces. When planning, Ihad to take in consideration the summer clothes she already has (mostly bottoms). I could have, hypothetically, made her the tank tops and tees she needed, but I went to the The Children’s Place and Old Navy instead. I’d rather use the time for something less generic. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Most of the designs are Burda WOF patterns; some are drafted by me. The styles and colors reflect what I like in children's clothing, i.e. clothes that resemble those of grown-ups, yet appropriate for the little ones. That is why there are not many (any!) frills and pink hues. I did not make more pants because my daughter prefers dresses and skirts to pants, so I had to respect that as well.</div><p align="justify">I am going to post individual pictures and brief reviews (if a commercial pattern was used) shortly. </p>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-80806391633025654582010-04-21T21:55:00.000-06:002010-04-21T21:57:02.119-06:00Dolman Sleeve Tops<div align="justify">I needed some more or less basic tops, yet, I wanted to steer clear of the basic tee. The solution - dolman sleeve top where the "dolman" element is very understated. I made the torso long, which may have to be redone after the pregnancy ends. The sleeves are slim and reach mid-forearm. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462802609257264530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-eNaRNiNTlIsGsx4hHGRwf1HgZIOd33L2ccitDrIhGZvlHvw7uwRhsXgUFA573mdcVol3RAf8tCigYnDlYUvZZrJl-lU1qCo1vq3LcyySdh1R_kUA6uAKbno1yVELuH0X3trfjBDpyY/s400/striped+dolman+sleeve+top.JPG" /><br /><div align="justify">Again, I betrayed my mantra to not make multiples from the same pattern. The tan top is made from taupe heather 110z. rayon 4-way jersey; the striped top is made from lightweight cotton jersey with plenty crosswise and minimal lengthwise stretch. Both were extremely easy and quick to make, yet, I think are great wardrobe essentials. </div><div align="justify"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462804299289290866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuY6UI4XU-T25hkD8PbdQvzUQILByO8u9wxRF9Qh5ZczWd9bpbCAzMCMEf9O5s1Qz5RQqqo0f0bRTEGod8KqDavoqOLVGka3sW0n7iGbTYhNpBK5hpfHpWpibWr9gATqjv3ik9TZCuq4/s400/dolamn+sleeve+tops.JPG" /> <div align="justify">On a separate note, the night when I made the tops, I also watched "My Sister's Keeper." I cannot remeber the last time I cried so much during a movie, but it has been a couple of years. It is one of those features that gets lodged in your brain and sticks with you, especially if you are a mother. So yes, if you have not seen it, see it; it is a brilliantly honest movie, albeit disturbing at times.</div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-3859367471635888042010-04-13T14:26:00.002-06:002010-04-13T14:32:31.257-06:00Answering questions from the comments sectionI was asked about the technique used to make the shoulder strap knot arounf the bust piece on my maxi dress. Below is the photo tutorial. The black ribbon represents the bust piece, and the pink ribbon is the shoulder strap:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoK2l8Ty8JWkz4o8iXJf9sJSK2OjNsW1wbIA4DP-hdbw9xH29o1rvZsCNwtuP9NaLwB2NTiTkjNGygpnXkwvueIwPZETzeTyrfl5SL4vrXPiMAHvL0o1zChXhii_p6QPTKTrCsgsGxHU/s1600/IMG_2360.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459721429185121714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoK2l8Ty8JWkz4o8iXJf9sJSK2OjNsW1wbIA4DP-hdbw9xH29o1rvZsCNwtuP9NaLwB2NTiTkjNGygpnXkwvueIwPZETzeTyrfl5SL4vrXPiMAHvL0o1zChXhii_p6QPTKTrCsgsGxHU/s400/IMG_2360.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVft3wZb_sgNhJnSDEWYAD-oGDX6C-t1Bc8eaStKgo2mxQms-bp1OpVukT7EFCB4zUD6DcCguy7J6SVNYjFvHz4zlKBuXNo8aaSUXdgMHaBUiH6dGJOV5CVU76THmVVe6Vqotjv886I4/s1600/IMG_2361.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459721420753166610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVft3wZb_sgNhJnSDEWYAD-oGDX6C-t1Bc8eaStKgo2mxQms-bp1OpVukT7EFCB4zUD6DcCguy7J6SVNYjFvHz4zlKBuXNo8aaSUXdgMHaBUiH6dGJOV5CVU76THmVVe6Vqotjv886I4/s400/IMG_2361.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4y2FMZzwp12OKkIoPOYZM_CiExqDbsVrUXa6zBWvkEEZYttdhDjGCVwRMnT3bRPnWQZXvcBN9w4RPyU3LExi_dLjTMyt9UiHcKnv808sd5njX1eug77ys_iIqxVQk1PufId8yPkCL470/s1600/IMG_2362.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459721406779016770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4y2FMZzwp12OKkIoPOYZM_CiExqDbsVrUXa6zBWvkEEZYttdhDjGCVwRMnT3bRPnWQZXvcBN9w4RPyU3LExi_dLjTMyt9UiHcKnv808sd5njX1eug77ys_iIqxVQk1PufId8yPkCL470/s400/IMG_2362.JPG" /></a> I was also asked why I have used French seams on the silk DVF knock-off pant. I use French seams on sheers and silks. Why: 1. French semas give a professional finish. 2. Finishing seams on sheers in any other way would be, to me at least, visually unpleasing.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-49861655830337739222010-04-02T05:00:00.001-06:002010-04-02T05:00:04.487-06:00Maxi Dress With One-Shoulder Strap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97BujOaWiHG8hCkVUCd2JubGccwHp1I6gvUNbxhyphenhyphengH2Ki1y7tn7C5x36fPU_wolGorSJ1ENvQ4gXMDlJuZhulpTutMC24VRiohB0dVsIM5YSBOypB9UKBAZtk0zt2tUigGVi8bN3RldQ/s1600/Peach+dress.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454151988332590130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97BujOaWiHG8hCkVUCd2JubGccwHp1I6gvUNbxhyphenhyphengH2Ki1y7tn7C5x36fPU_wolGorSJ1ENvQ4gXMDlJuZhulpTutMC24VRiohB0dVsIM5YSBOypB9UKBAZtk0zt2tUigGVi8bN3RldQ/s400/Peach+dress.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzOqwIlmHtX8g87uW5NHAcCrtpaGWAS1gIgiBhQXEVy9Pf8BJvL_7L-uraTxMV2NM2Rp03RbhVlcASoEOhblwyS44_dO48AnLTCAhhkp5LOkI6lpXJGaGZSIp0_SUUYACVnXKeMT76Eo/s1600/Black+dress+01.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454151976169903266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzOqwIlmHtX8g87uW5NHAcCrtpaGWAS1gIgiBhQXEVy9Pf8BJvL_7L-uraTxMV2NM2Rp03RbhVlcASoEOhblwyS44_dO48AnLTCAhhkp5LOkI6lpXJGaGZSIp0_SUUYACVnXKeMT76Eo/s400/Black+dress+01.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTcjddIrGdEMNdHYrdLSxv-GV0exyhgSzpydIKj-TWDhyphenhyphenHZ2UCwNgScU9usOBc3u4UXTL3B3YwNQPuzuPha6JkvdZgY8jyNBDsjViedruvfBLprFJ9SPmPI9bMLRwQ5ByqZxDf6qydfg/s1600/Black+dress+02.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454151973660447330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTcjddIrGdEMNdHYrdLSxv-GV0exyhgSzpydIKj-TWDhyphenhyphenHZ2UCwNgScU9usOBc3u4UXTL3B3YwNQPuzuPha6JkvdZgY8jyNBDsjViedruvfBLprFJ9SPmPI9bMLRwQ5ByqZxDf6qydfg/s400/Black+dress+02.JPG" /></a> <div>I did something I very rarely do: made two of the same pattern - in peach and in black. </div><div><br />The dresses I made have more gathers in the bust area than the original one, and I prefer it this way.<br /><br />Material: black rayon jersey, 10 oz weight (my estimation); very lightweight</div><br /><p>Although this is not intended to be a tutorial, here are the basic schematics and construction details for the dress: </p><ul><li>Bodice: Both back and front are made from two pieces: the outside piece is cut with the to-be-gathered edge alonfg the crosswise grain, while the inside piece with the to-be-gathered edge along the lengthwise grain. The two pieces attach at the line where the schematic points at attaching elastic. The elastic is sewn in the seam. <em>At the end of the post there are some sequential photos of the process.</em></li><li>Skirt:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoOKVZ_s-vD3ftGBXveQkMyXXfcL1p139eZBXQ2LTAWtPGvIz5iMSRUiZp4p_C0oIGXl4vafUfN3KasBshfy7SjR-lAxyzLFnks9Ac9t4Et5GqXe-9yaRKU3h711JRGIQ_y8LSJ6RZ1s/s1600-h/SCHEMATIC+2.jpg"></li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448999644880620034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoOKVZ_s-vD3ftGBXveQkMyXXfcL1p139eZBXQ2LTAWtPGvIz5iMSRUiZp4p_C0oIGXl4vafUfN3KasBshfy7SjR-lAxyzLFnks9Ac9t4Et5GqXe-9yaRKU3h711JRGIQ_y8LSJ6RZ1s/s320/SCHEMATIC+2.jpg" /></a> Other notes on construction:<br /><ul><li>The seam that attches the skirt to the bodice is reinforced with 1/8" elastic (sewn into the seam;</li><li>Breast pads (from a swimming suit) inserted in the bodice (between the two layers). The pads from the craft store were too rigid and left a rather visible outline;</li><li>The shoulder band is attached only to the seam that joins bodice with skirt.</li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRxt5yUWJrcmYZC-AQ8yGPckb2LBvVeytMJHSTnjyvdc5cHEDVEERmlFMKaEXjxudqpvPBusN0g0mSRkAA4PhRBtdmDXVOT4VOrTh0xYl6LEm7Q9YZPX6TviwFOez40ns0pNi6qSJCHQ/s1600-h/tutorial+combo+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451515620726644258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRxt5yUWJrcmYZC-AQ8yGPckb2LBvVeytMJHSTnjyvdc5cHEDVEERmlFMKaEXjxudqpvPBusN0g0mSRkAA4PhRBtdmDXVOT4VOrTh0xYl6LEm7Q9YZPX6TviwFOez40ns0pNi6qSJCHQ/s400/tutorial+combo+1.jpg" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuyvvJsIF2pSosz_5r1Cg3XTFdWa-0uRnufNCFwLnm0yiNAlWM9fAq4MgwugLCEMlYGnV3-_EbN0aA_QJYCdeR3GAq1sb5VPbJoUAzZ_4aswGKKTORKRy1ia7uDzCyDpmhxWRRFMrVec/s1600-h/tutorial+combo+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451515607317638978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuyvvJsIF2pSosz_5r1Cg3XTFdWa-0uRnufNCFwLnm0yiNAlWM9fAq4MgwugLCEMlYGnV3-_EbN0aA_QJYCdeR3GAq1sb5VPbJoUAzZ_4aswGKKTORKRy1ia7uDzCyDpmhxWRRFMrVec/s400/tutorial+combo+2.jpg" /></a></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-87840109914403952672010-03-29T14:02:00.001-06:002010-03-29T14:13:20.731-06:00My DVF Allen Pants<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeZRhCs7a5voIildhcPIA5RlAHyr7Pnn2X_U5JZEdb45Z98dP3CXAkT7cg0S0j0OrQ5C2usyGVME6u9G5Ht_FWj9s80bkrAo7r5HgikFGvAatgdvt60Hp1vMKlGDbOmXQA-S1khERWRk/s1600/IMG_2343.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454149693225610770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeZRhCs7a5voIildhcPIA5RlAHyr7Pnn2X_U5JZEdb45Z98dP3CXAkT7cg0S0j0OrQ5C2usyGVME6u9G5Ht_FWj9s80bkrAo7r5HgikFGvAatgdvt60Hp1vMKlGDbOmXQA-S1khERWRk/s400/IMG_2343.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdApTrxQFypp8ci9JTwNyreY8yVkLR4Pg62M1gRV4moYzwCaj9wRPJW4-vOqQPt8CrW6Hpn68kWniWZUtfXKFNXsxDcCef6R502ivsEYFtr3vlRkETCwn3VnOGJSnHD24zi4DIjx6iwZI/s1600/IMG_2342.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454149685280901762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdApTrxQFypp8ci9JTwNyreY8yVkLR4Pg62M1gRV4moYzwCaj9wRPJW4-vOqQPt8CrW6Hpn68kWniWZUtfXKFNXsxDcCef6R502ivsEYFtr3vlRkETCwn3VnOGJSnHD24zi4DIjx6iwZI/s400/IMG_2342.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKxkQEYmVeh8PR5HgdP5ZY0wrubsc3GgySCzPvVH-j0C_Io3JuDrxMllNFbApVqFJn4TLYbWycjzBZAEDlzfg0B9sFh0iqUFvOKriSA7DbP8rAaT1XlNSwbQl4Wf5frqowVGNuOmaF8g/s1600-h/DVF+on+a+model+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440856998094359874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKxkQEYmVeh8PR5HgdP5ZY0wrubsc3GgySCzPvVH-j0C_Io3JuDrxMllNFbApVqFJn4TLYbWycjzBZAEDlzfg0B9sFh0iqUFvOKriSA7DbP8rAaT1XlNSwbQl4Wf5frqowVGNuOmaF8g/s400/DVF+on+a+model+2.jpg" /></a> I posted about the DVF Allen pants one year ago, after seeing it in a magazine. It was for sale later on net-a-porter.com. Somehow I never got around to making it last year. </div><div> </div><div>This pant is NOT to meant to be worn when pregnant, but it could be (provided you find the right top). As a matter of fact, it looked much better on me 3 weeks ago when I finished it and my "waist" was almost 2" smaller.</div><br /><div align="justify">The original pant is made from a silk-blend (92% silk, 8% spandex). It has elasticated bands at hem, front pleats, side-slit pockets, and simply slip on. The elasticated casings at the waistband and at the hem are attached, not turned under. Also, the entire pant is constructed with French seams.</div><br /><div align="justify">I decided to stick to the original as closely as I could, including the construction methods:</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><p align="justify">- French seams throughout:</p><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofy7qVb2MucrKHL4Agd-2huJYlqkKV3QyUocgKN1eOKa8C6RR5tg1KuxqcLe__8nBgi6lYxdj5uGZTXwLRkORgZztZmAnj3CZgDaQbYjGVQZiJQiMaORJdaKxK97cAl7wNL9X0TpdtNA/s1600-h/French+seam+detail.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446054908858710978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofy7qVb2MucrKHL4Agd-2huJYlqkKV3QyUocgKN1eOKa8C6RR5tg1KuxqcLe__8nBgi6lYxdj5uGZTXwLRkORgZztZmAnj3CZgDaQbYjGVQZiJQiMaORJdaKxK97cAl7wNL9X0TpdtNA/s320/French+seam+detail.jpg" /></a> - Attached WB and front pleating:</p><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj8Zgy56nSqLteBQHXass4SH_T5ssBUwnVXqhRF0kagBKeIEpFueGpjFpfBd4wpxk2Jn7GeT7yxm40RBPTEoiIGFC9D7O0qQwEp_z6yQ2yiDGoC6SFpq8q5n2mNBm7ht2DX66xWWLovs/s1600-h/WB+detail.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446054925133874914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj8Zgy56nSqLteBQHXass4SH_T5ssBUwnVXqhRF0kagBKeIEpFueGpjFpfBd4wpxk2Jn7GeT7yxm40RBPTEoiIGFC9D7O0qQwEp_z6yQ2yiDGoC6SFpq8q5n2mNBm7ht2DX66xWWLovs/s320/WB+detail.JPG" /></a> - Front pocket:</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDPO2w5TdO_4-GHhWU3KuEEG96RpTSKBb321_Btoh5H6T6AS2dhXun8sAPlHYuRo8hWGV7dNLkRxiLm150zu3Y7lPN1yBNrILmo-mSo_TKNvd51mDN7jrgKosJ1Jpc3UWyo5kKQ8h4T0/s1600-h/pocket+detail.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446054918635056482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDPO2w5TdO_4-GHhWU3KuEEG96RpTSKBb321_Btoh5H6T6AS2dhXun8sAPlHYuRo8hWGV7dNLkRxiLm150zu3Y7lPN1yBNrILmo-mSo_TKNvd51mDN7jrgKosJ1Jpc3UWyo5kKQ8h4T0/s320/pocket+detail.JPG" /></a> - Elasticated cuffs, turned up:<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GpPlAp36RYbNXa0RVgpglHwG_RU9PkjRUZs2uO6peSJmd8Y_Sj8XqB6jesGzp4jy9BE_uJzM3_q4xfyuDtR8RZYgjsqvI7DfvwxMjvmiRpEmGZcLW92zFScn1LTXRttSmlVZMnyOBuo/s1600-h/hem+detail.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446054916000114690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GpPlAp36RYbNXa0RVgpglHwG_RU9PkjRUZs2uO6peSJmd8Y_Sj8XqB6jesGzp4jy9BE_uJzM3_q4xfyuDtR8RZYgjsqvI7DfvwxMjvmiRpEmGZcLW92zFScn1LTXRttSmlVZMnyOBuo/s320/hem+detail.JPG" /></a></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-73576618419541568222010-03-24T19:07:00.003-06:002010-03-24T19:14:47.089-06:00Black Silk Crepe NeededI am working on a project (pants) that requires black silk crepe or other silk or silk blend fabric with similar hand (must be very drapey but not sheer).<br />100% cupro will also work.<br />If anyone knows of a place that has this type of fabric, pls let me know!<br />Thanks,<br />AdrianaAdriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-26205344097568636802010-03-21T15:53:00.008-06:002010-03-21T16:23:24.204-06:00Copying Ivan Grundahl<div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451209075199269474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-vHBaj9A78Hc85LJ_ZqfaNXyVDbQv3BA2cJ5FCJHNgeuQgIDVj8PncFbEMNFDmDswXKITjfSLmt-yCsk7OmgflsmRFMBR59PCxwPBNW4hZ-2jioARxBK2SnmYlnk1J2HtD9nSV7r5hs/s400/IMG_2316.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBQLPOoa8vW7ZdrAverkgXX3fpLHg9QTmG-qsxXiTURuWHj0iGrLq7Gw3e0gWwKDKw0IR44trsKfnUTH6agxpNlr1xIvPdxNZPwHJK7E_8oKwtWZ2tzVU2Y-HF0ssqd83G360aUF8zEQ/s1600-h/IMG_2321.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 176px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451209071479121570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBQLPOoa8vW7ZdrAverkgXX3fpLHg9QTmG-qsxXiTURuWHj0iGrLq7Gw3e0gWwKDKw0IR44trsKfnUTH6agxpNlr1xIvPdxNZPwHJK7E_8oKwtWZ2tzVU2Y-HF0ssqd83G360aUF8zEQ/s400/IMG_2321.JPG" /></a> Some time ago I posted an outfit with an Ivan Grundahl top. See here: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXA40HuDEswENLxIQRnpoopOMeWjNMij2wgY_2yzwDYV2n0DrDfWBXewS8Likubgv_z3ZQypuKGkccfy1thvRtlGe5FQxnHjMnb6xghRNoc5ddsDyYYJpFU_sIyUcXdutWwDbPOWXkj0M/s1600-h/IMG_2202.JPG">https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXA40HuDEswENLxIQRnpoopOMeWjNMij2wgY_2yzwDYV2n0DrDfWBXewS8Likubgv_z3ZQypuKGkccfy1thvRtlGe5FQxnHjMnb6xghRNoc5ddsDyYYJpFU_sIyUcXdutWwDbPOWXkj0M/s1600-h/IMG_2202.JPG</a></div><div align="justify"></div><p align="justify">Ivan Grundahl is a Danish designer with a rather conceptual point of view. You can check his recent work here: <a href="http://www.ivangrundahl.dk/index.php">http://www.ivangrundahl.dk/index.php</a>.</p><p align="justify">A local store had a few pieses by him last season. Although his stuff is expensive, most of the items in that store sold before getting down to my comfort price point; but I did manage to get the top for a tenth of the price.</p><div align="justify"></div><p align="justify">This is the type of design you can never copy without having the original on hand. Recently I copied the pattern, made few (not significant) changes (lengthened it, neckline is a bit different), and replicated it in lightweigh wool jersey that ( I think) I bought from EOS awhile ago. The last picture shows the shape of the top. </p><p align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451210190154908722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQn_IWtiEy4vOIV0e7e50P3tD0RBiSGZNKm1WzZX4tG6U-HwE89vA8BJVXChSeMEe8jDXopoLVbmpwwiatLW3lMpx3fkN-XKzxQybG90eXoEHZyMUbmgHE5bVGU-5rjSdm9e2lvjhEpE4/s400/IMG_2319.JPG" /> </p><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nLGp_1Wfn1k0cs1LS5tu0Q0h6Vu-0028x3GuKQnKJTv09Gwv1PMEVSBnKn4yCA3aKyB20JmKABKxiodEEZZkgomc8CVYEaKzThdvBxsS-deE92kAldiSZsm2vdMBBS7GU-pmG94XikE/s1600-h/IMG_2322.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451209053601595058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nLGp_1Wfn1k0cs1LS5tu0Q0h6Vu-0028x3GuKQnKJTv09Gwv1PMEVSBnKn4yCA3aKyB20JmKABKxiodEEZZkgomc8CVYEaKzThdvBxsS-deE92kAldiSZsm2vdMBBS7GU-pmG94XikE/s400/IMG_2322.JPG" /></a> BTW, I ordered the shoes from yoox.com for my birthday next month ( as present from DH), and although they are obviously very high, I really like the intricasy, the detail, everything. They just arrived and I still have not decided whether to keep them (because of the height), but wanted to have a picture with them!</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-tdrjOeHHNXMB18pIxLf99ErvGsKiUa8LKEnaML4SCPyll6BX9i7Qp4LfWd2E4JsbPVv8itu8mUNIIwkrplFINz6ercaGrnalvZ0mJ36ThaHyf_IwOMc7UGFeU7D3naRqv8YyifLpdo/s1600-h/alaia+heels.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451212436690759794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-tdrjOeHHNXMB18pIxLf99ErvGsKiUa8LKEnaML4SCPyll6BX9i7Qp4LfWd2E4JsbPVv8itu8mUNIIwkrplFINz6ercaGrnalvZ0mJ36ThaHyf_IwOMc7UGFeU7D3naRqv8YyifLpdo/s400/alaia+heels.jpg" /></a>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-71221472563830548832010-03-19T07:04:00.000-06:002010-03-19T07:04:00.667-06:00Gray Sweats - How I Wore ThemWhen I made the sweatpants and shirt (<a href="http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2010/02/isabel-marant-inspired-monochromatic.html">http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2010/02/isabel-marant-inspired-monochromatic.html</a>), I promised I'll post photos of how I wore them. Here are the looks (it is all very casual):<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcy4_oycED1r7jmSE3-brVkmALwdYqQgk8Wj-W2_Wx-6iqFxpxRPVzO3TIVff6kJDxNJJWI0FwJ9V-aVX1JFeGF7KBdKfqsu-LvLqvQc109T6CPr_Wl8D26UamtevA1buyLjUT4nGhewI/s1600-h/IMG_2285.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446464268121375762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcy4_oycED1r7jmSE3-brVkmALwdYqQgk8Wj-W2_Wx-6iqFxpxRPVzO3TIVff6kJDxNJJWI0FwJ9V-aVX1JFeGF7KBdKfqsu-LvLqvQc109T6CPr_Wl8D26UamtevA1buyLjUT4nGhewI/s400/IMG_2285.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe04ln9JlYpdzzn_qLn7ELTDMJ5qL0ADuAv8Rp_Q6f4aH3jLzDggtCyruxI1WziWAu4xcqCScFN1fCQ4eE1wy_hzD8byp3FfAdi5G6WPtBVBnodSZa3jfcsEuSU9rEOjptcic24Cd39vA/s1600-h/IMG_2290.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446464258988579298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe04ln9JlYpdzzn_qLn7ELTDMJ5qL0ADuAv8Rp_Q6f4aH3jLzDggtCyruxI1WziWAu4xcqCScFN1fCQ4eE1wy_hzD8byp3FfAdi5G6WPtBVBnodSZa3jfcsEuSU9rEOjptcic24Cd39vA/s400/IMG_2290.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439770273467189250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyg0-kBDuN-4u6xo_4CDCoJDxPvzIhgkty-RM8KfH0tVbLTUeL5C93u1VOi3v4PpTmHw5LPDJcqbVs-dOYn9s1tSbNBZRwGfMNt0TGMmZTpe8KRLDXch2dTbVwCvpHNo5It0UPQPSeWFA/s400/IMG_2253.JPG" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZz7lUvAWbInhmxAINnq6DB-bDEj6lxckXfv6HAsS7ms4XnKIwSJMEMgsqD3Vz04wrybWMR1wF_0Lut93qcAjN1c6q9BZl6gX20vuHBnXtdVSjkEbZVt9TyLf6sd9xxTshvhA5H_3-J4/s1600-h/IMG_2252.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439770263915759346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZz7lUvAWbInhmxAINnq6DB-bDEj6lxckXfv6HAsS7ms4XnKIwSJMEMgsqD3Vz04wrybWMR1wF_0Lut93qcAjN1c6q9BZl6gX20vuHBnXtdVSjkEbZVt9TyLf6sd9xxTshvhA5H_3-J4/s400/IMG_2252.JPG" /></a><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439770287861916674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjQSmvln5ffVEigXW7kMCk2zg3vYxY3HAj99W-O0Lg6Kz2xdB7r-8AwDZRdhe89G6j__L5GmoyTQrHPrWlOtKUwvo6qVimBy522JLbIK8_M_gQ2C710D-TsSAds_2Fn2cjHtEnG1HaHs/s400/IMG_2263.JPG" /></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-88530419267534912542010-03-16T21:34:00.002-06:002010-03-16T21:41:29.823-06:00What I Wore - March LayersToday started cold and ended balmy. I had to leave the house at 8am, so this is what I wore:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIURol9LcrXRL6OEjSO-yLgq3e4QFrmjzvih3MeeWwuFZ9aOsaap7kkGV8p_wy3NlkESwTiyCBaM1dFY1ontxQrb4uYRu8fnEthbQvzwNIZ_JTynBpuw1D7aJGwwazRC2RZG-Jclqhrw/s1600-h/march+18.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449441810226100706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIURol9LcrXRL6OEjSO-yLgq3e4QFrmjzvih3MeeWwuFZ9aOsaap7kkGV8p_wy3NlkESwTiyCBaM1dFY1ontxQrb4uYRu8fnEthbQvzwNIZ_JTynBpuw1D7aJGwwazRC2RZG-Jclqhrw/s400/march+18.JPG" /></a> The leggings are cotton/lycra stirrups that I made couple of nights ago. The first of my layers is the white top with ruched sleeves (photo below) that I made in 3 colors last year:<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyJilRhLZOOoldZ2kRQXWghJvl3b_cYH4wSyXyuDwMetLo4Rz_KUr4BNqe4jxjxVEQP4xHepKuIIVNlNrKB8FLZ1N3dk_bRA_DqgtbN7a1OMW9PALX8GvKyl-1Ck89HF_EYrolOY-Zu4/s1600-h/3tops.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449441705881766162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyJilRhLZOOoldZ2kRQXWghJvl3b_cYH4wSyXyuDwMetLo4Rz_KUr4BNqe4jxjxVEQP4xHepKuIIVNlNrKB8FLZ1N3dk_bRA_DqgtbN7a1OMW9PALX8GvKyl-1Ck89HF_EYrolOY-Zu4/s320/3tops.jpg" /></a><br /></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934949198246162744.post-9790083732484843162010-03-16T05:28:00.000-06:002010-03-16T05:28:00.575-06:00Denim Skinny Jeans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ98vLZKBXwmFPOMumzuog7XtPBiUiNQ59HBgqhC_D2RZSfnOtFjKdlQdCp9OR38DSLskREKShRY9ci9dhXip1UVAEtLIimYYt_sS3tXZ-4vBwD44ELcrQ3kwA7b6ZB2VeTalHh6H9B-g/s1600-h/jeggings+front.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446462497658006786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ98vLZKBXwmFPOMumzuog7XtPBiUiNQ59HBgqhC_D2RZSfnOtFjKdlQdCp9OR38DSLskREKShRY9ci9dhXip1UVAEtLIimYYt_sS3tXZ-4vBwD44ELcrQ3kwA7b6ZB2VeTalHh6H9B-g/s400/jeggings+front.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuYyttuZYDoQ5qa_qBHmCVfeZ1MaG1E8lOp6ivAG6guxLkUJSLGAFWihxHcpoutcMcJ3jtvhz0M7_zsZiyOaxfEZ6M3n-Vvku2dAslYZf2a_ibdshhY_6FcccwMuLmZvPK3PoLFNkM18/s1600-h/jeggings+side.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446462484621887570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuYyttuZYDoQ5qa_qBHmCVfeZ1MaG1E8lOp6ivAG6guxLkUJSLGAFWihxHcpoutcMcJ3jtvhz0M7_zsZiyOaxfEZ6M3n-Vvku2dAslYZf2a_ibdshhY_6FcccwMuLmZvPK3PoLFNkM18/s400/jeggings+side.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2Izld91fN-pGnPbNlQSC7W6_2BaBFDsKZSYWtGkIPV-0ZbqG16NfNseS5qqbid-Ah_ZhH2E5b2qB_lBGyVasonwyOJCCcgyWE_0M4OC95hnItnIrt_g_ujKIskQVku6OdzQc2fpfNsg/s1600-h/jeggings+back.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446462475422247410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2Izld91fN-pGnPbNlQSC7W6_2BaBFDsKZSYWtGkIPV-0ZbqG16NfNseS5qqbid-Ah_ZhH2E5b2qB_lBGyVasonwyOJCCcgyWE_0M4OC95hnItnIrt_g_ujKIskQVku6OdzQc2fpfNsg/s400/jeggings+back.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7V2ThxZj3j0Ii_Lg8kl1_tDxFOfkmIeeq1C7jSUF-tCGKpHXmiAh2idjccd19AmdX2CJ6jx_XEgA0CXXn95DC2-GoGiQLej7Ew2bAdD0yP2IN4Ab3T51YnCg5kVa6xoKGetSEb3RwQcU/s1600-h/Goldsign+Jem+Leggings+02.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 266px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440858686458009266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7V2ThxZj3j0Ii_Lg8kl1_tDxFOfkmIeeq1C7jSUF-tCGKpHXmiAh2idjccd19AmdX2CJ6jx_XEgA0CXXn95DC2-GoGiQLej7Ew2bAdD0yP2IN4Ab3T51YnCg5kVa6xoKGetSEb3RwQcU/s400/Goldsign+Jem+Leggings+02.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">I got the idea for these jeans from the so called "jeggings," particularly the tupe that has elastic at the waistband <span style="font-size:78%;">(the jeans in the picture are the "Jem" by Goldsign (photos from madisonlosangeles.com)).</span> </span><div align="justify"></div><span style="font-family:georgia;">The way I went about it was to trace a pair of very skinny jeans I have, compare it to a leggings pattern, and take it from there.</span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Much like with any other project, finding the right fabric is critical, and it is NOT easy to find lighter-weight denim with suffucient stretch, good recovery, and nice soft feel (not if you are a home-sewer, anyway). For this project I requested some samples from <a href="http://www.lurasfabricshop.com/">http://www.lurasfabricshop.com/</a>, but while I'm waiting, I decided to repurpose some never worn stretch Target bootcut jeans. </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am not sure why I bought the Target jeans in the first place. While the fabric weight and wash are nice, the pants were always big on me. To make things worse, the topstitching was gold lame - just awful, so I had to remove all topstiching ( had to keep the gold hardware, although I wish it was not gold...). Also, every single -seam, but the front pockets was undone. </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Next, I positioned my pattern so that it works with what I had and with the back pockets position (had I moved the back pockets, marks would have been left on the fabric). Next, I did all the topstitching of the pockets with navy blue thread, removed the zipper, and closed the front closure for good. I did completely new outseam, inseam, hem, and back crotch. The front crotch seam from the original pant seemed to work, so I let it be.</span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">For the waistband I used 3" wide waistband elastic from Joann (really good quality, actually, soft and does not roll). I cut it to the desired length, marked it at quarter points ( marked the pants accordingly), and sewed it to the pants. The original waistband was discarded. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446053531324519266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdgBPEgK1HDcRLssfckj1PqD5JW-ex-s4-O_afOl9OVuXWAc0l4MDS21ZlDArv10tTsq_shcDch0iab_Vobgi2hQnCcPnxsdGUkP8GhUgzhuhVKwx2x8hMi0lgFMHVeX0t9DDUZrcBmg/s320/jeggings+back+pocket+detail.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446053527608632450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhis4WFoRiRmi2rKtQ9K8sKywWJdeeRzE04cWVoHb33h-gxLLkykhzG_PZ_JRE3veyXwl1JdcFB9x1qrYUPKfaSLrwVT2lWLbmq6_bhBGoAHZTiBqXjotrHjzGqcohjB5OAKSa_2_KiBqw/s320/jeggings+front+detail.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446053540998647826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYflk-orJuwiWMPTUFqONVN1SnEN47nOSGYnVllUfifHa4nMogDAtOThkWAS1U4tGrzX3utTYZB-e2GcDHMv8lLckoLYt3ibl2B5AL2yG2q1GTQuE1ffxGCNp53m5R-mOs29x7eKefFjI/s320/jeggings+inside.JPG" />That was pretty much it. The undoing of all seams has the tip of my fingers paining and worn out. On the upside, my husband asked when I had bought the pants, and I take this as a good sign.</div></span></div></div></div></div>Adriana B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14798914317790735003noreply@blogger.com6