The Joy of Japanese Sewing: Stylish Girl Clothes

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Liberty Dress

Book: Stylish Girl Clothes, style c

Size: 100 cm

Fabric: Liberty print (purchased off ebay for only $8!)

This pattern seemed a bit wide. I actually overlapped the front bodice pieces a bit more than the pattern intended because I didn't like the way it gaped open. I also added ties to the back to create a cleaner silhouette in addition to side patch pockets - but those were just for fun.

If you've never sewn on Liberty fabric I highly recommend it - it is buttery and a joy to work with. Just remember to use a fresh size 70 needle.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Elephant Jumper

Book: Stylish Girl Clothes

Size: 100 cm

Fabric: Vintage knit found at a garage sale (jumper), recycled T-shirt (pants)

Other notes: The original pattern has a separate piece for the bottom of the dress. I cut it as one piece because I did not want to disturb the elephant pattern. I also added the side patch pocket because my daughter would not put it on without a touch of pink.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Long sleeve Turtle Neck

Book: Stylish Girl Clothes, view r

Size:130

Fabric: Cotton Lycra from Fabric Fairy

One of those patterns that you want to make over and over with different fabric. Beautiful fit.

Yoke Blouse

Book: Stylish Girl Clothes, view r

Size: 120

Fabric: Batick- cotton/polly from Hawaii. Floral- cotton from Spain. White- Brooks Brother's Wrinkle free shirt

This blouse is tailored and runs smaller. I recommend using solid fabric for the yoke to fully enjoy the details.

Pencil Skirt

Front

Back

Book: Stylish Girl Clothes, view s

Size: 120

Fabric: Wool

This was made using my wool pants I never wore. The two seams you see one the top part are the side seams from the pants and don't exist in the pattern.