Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Very seventies

I took some time to trace, cut a sew some clothes for myself this long weekend. The jumper is made from a lovely sweater knit I picked up at an Op shop. I used Kwik Sew 2900 and drafted the cowl myself. The knit was unravelling very fast so I played with my differential feed and used my overlocker for everything but the hems.
The wool pants are made from my trusty Burda staple pattern. I found this remnant at an op shop too and there was just enough for the pants but I had to cut the yoke facing from a seperate contrasting fabric ( I chose a purple hand dyed piece).

4 comments:

  1. Looks great Marie. I don't think it looks really 70s, more like a classic, timeless outfit and it looks fantastic on you.

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  2. you're very talented, looks good on you........

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  3. Marie that outfit looks lovely, thats something i haven't managed to do yet is make something i would wear out the house.

    I really like the top.

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  4. nice work Marie! I really need to start sewing for myself too. Most the stuff I make is for my kids. You have inspired me!

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