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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Just Finished - Gathered Long Sleeve Shirt

I bought this fabric a while ago and finally finished making something out of it.  I liked the print even though I wish it was scaled down a bit; it was hard figuring out what could showcase the print. Eventually I did decide on something to make that was a quick and easy sew. 

The colour and print felt summery but since the weather isn't, I decided to go a different route. I had a pattern for a plain long sleeve top which I dusted off and added a gathered bottom section for more interest. I know the added volume isn't everyone's taste but I think it contrasts nicely with a pair of skinny jeans. I've been sick so I haven't managed to get a pick of it worn but hopefully that will be up soon.

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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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