The directions for this weren’t the easiest to follow but I hacked my way through. I didn’t use interfacing on my sleeves as I wanted them to be more floppy. The bottom hem has elastic rather than cord. I had intended to move the lower gathering to the natural waist as the photo showed but I needed the body to be longer for it to look right. Next time!
green cotton eyelet
Project of the Week
Perfect for Autumn days we’ve created a cardigan with a flowing, extended lapel.
Project of the Week!
This week: The male counterpart to the Louisa vest
Member Project of the Week
A dress made from cotton batik with traditional Javanese pattern called ‘Kawung’
Technique of the week
Learn how to alter a basic bodice into a "leaf" pleated bodice
Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
Jun 30, 2009, 03.36 AMby MandiCoulter
i like this, very pretty! and i like how you have displayed it :)
Jun 28, 2009, 10.28 PMby TudorRose69
Very lite, airy, and feminine! I think you did a fantastic job, especially with your deviation from the regular pattern.
A Winner!!!