New In - Geometric Print Skirt

Introducing my new skirt. Technically I finished it a while ago, but it's new to the blog! This skirt is made out of the same fabric I used to make this coat. Somehow while working with this fabric both times, I manage to not realise it's just a bunch of triangles; I thought the print was more random. Consequently, I placed a column of triangles on the front slightly off centered which really bugs me in pictures. I hardly notice when I'm wearing it so it's not a big deal.

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Beige Print Jacket

 

I have a bad habit of not having all the pictures I need for one post on a piece I’ve sewed. I like blogging semi-regularly, so I try to get things up even if it's not exactly a full post. I’m trying to get a routine going of blogging regularly to feel more productive. That being said, I did manage to get pictures of what my last post looks like worn.  

Loved the last version of this jacket so much I wasn't prepared to like this one even more. I know the other version will get more wear because how much I wear blue and how easy it will match most of my wardrobe. But if anything will encourage me to change my habit of not wearing beige, it will definitely be this! I've always been a fan of more geometric prints so this is right up my alley. What I also like about this jacket is that it feels perfectly spring. A great piece to wear when the weather starts getting warmer but hasn't crossed over to actually being warm. 

The fit of this pattern also makes it a winner in my book. Cascade sweaters/jackets have a tendency to be really loose fitting, but this version happens to be slimmer fitting. I don't like tight tops but I also don't like pieces that are too loose and this straddles that line.

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New In - Diy Cascade Jacket

I liked my last version of this jacket so much I figured why not make another? I thought this one would work better because this fabric is more lightweight and has more drape. With spring just around the corner, a jacket in a lighter colour would be nice to have. Since I've already made this jacket twice before (here & here), it was a quick and easy sew.  The only thing I did different was in the cutting of the pattern pieces. To save fabric I cut the body in a different direction from the sleeves. 

The cascade part drapes more naturally on this version. That extra drape, plus the print, makes this version a lot more fun. 

Once again, questioning putting a snap or something to give the option of closing it up. Mostly I added this picture to give a glimpse of how fun the print is. I love the the difference between how it looks vertically on the body and horizontally on the sleeves.

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Next Project - Abstract Beige Print Shirt

I dont have a fabric store close enough to visit regularly anymore, so it is really great when I manage to find fabrics at any of the second hand shops around town. I'm actually not known for wearing beige clothes but I really liked the print of this fabric. In honor of trying something new I decided to make an exception for it. I'm not entirely sure what I am going to make out of it yet... but there is enough of it to make just about anything I want.

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New In - Printed Blouse

A little over a week ago I made a post about my love of printed blouses for fall, and voila, I managed to snatch a new one for myself. I wasn't looking to buy a new blouse but then I saw this one... I had to have it. I personal love abstract/graphic prints over any other print, so whenever I see one, there is a definite yearning to own. I like this long-sleeve blouse because I can wear it whenever and however I want.

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New In - Diy Abstract Print Tank

I've been working on a whole bunch of black projects that I decided I needed some colour or I'd go crazy! Say hello to my new tank top. If the print looks a little familiar, then you might be thinking of this dress I made a while ago. The tank is made from a different part of the fabric so it's more colourful than the dress.  The fabric is a bit transparent which made having the blue sections covering certain parts of the body important. Obviously I'd most likely wear it with a tank underneath but you can barely see anything with just a bra.  

I usually like my tops a little bit longer but this was really absolutely everything I had left of this fabric, so I'm lucky it's even this long. 

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Diy Dress

Found this great abstract print at the fabric store that I absolutely fell in love with. At the time I was too lazy to attempt to sew anything extravagant, so instead I made a really easy, shapeless dress. Since the fabric is so thin it works great when belted as well. 

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