I had this fabric and didn’t know what to do out of it. Because it’s slightly transparent, it is not so suitable for blouses or pants. Despite the warmth here in Germany at the moment, I’m freezing! So I wanted a light summer-jacket and took the Ellinor-pattern in size 40 to have it a little bit wider and made it 10 cm longer. I made a jacket out of it, added four buttons and a belt for closure. The collar was made by accident but I really like it, as the whole kimonoesk appearance of that jacket.
light-weight cotton, slightly transparent
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me! It’s the first time I altered a pattern :)
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May 14, 2008, 05.24 AMby miss-g
The fabric is so pretty. Its worked very well with your changes. Well done, again!
May 14, 2008, 01.38 AMby sicilia
Cool – I have the same or a very similiar fabric and was looking for sth. to do with it. Never thought of a jacket – yours look cool! Great idea I might adapt :-)
May 13, 2008, 04.29 PMby yoshimi
I love your choice of the fabric, too. looks very nice, well done!
May 13, 2008, 04.28 PMby nenasew
You are so creative. Love this creation too.
May 13, 2008, 10.16 AMby justelaite
i like the fabric you have chosen. and the print. and whole outfit looks stylish.
May 13, 2008, 10.08 AMby luzie
a very nice variation of ellinor! do you really freeze? staun (hier waren’s heut 28° – komm doch einfach nach mainz, wenn es in halle so kalt ist! ;-))
May 13, 2008, 09.30 AMby jj1
I really like the way it turned out. I love the collar.
May 13, 2008, 09.20 AMby maya511
what an ultra-stylish alteration! terrific job!
May 13, 2008, 09.10 AMby fashion1
Congrats on your first altered pattern :)!
The fabric is beautiful. Great light summer jacket!
Du frierst? Es ist doch so schön warm im Moment! Raus in die Sonne und durch Bewegung oder Sport wird dir sicher warm ;).
May 13, 2008, 09.09 AMby carottesauvage
The fabric is so cool. it suits you perfectly!