Navy and White

Added Nov 1, 2011

by sallieOh

Galveston, Texas...

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Description

I made this top and pants to fill the need for some classic (yet special) pieces in my wardrobe that can be worn again and again.
The pants are the Clovers from Colette Patterns which I redrafted a bit to give them a front fly and button/tab closure, side pockets and back welt pockets. I used a dark, medium weight denim with lycra from Mood.
The top is Rachel Comey for Vogue Patterns (V1247) which I made out of ivory silk crepe de chine. The bottom of this shirt is all pieced together on the bias. I usually find working on the bias to be a bit tricky, so I handled these pieces extra gently and let them hang overnight.
I’m really happy with both of these pieces and am excited to mix and match them with my wardrobe!

for more pictures and thoughts, please visit my blog: http://www.sallieoh.blogspot.com

Material Notes

pants: 2 yards of medium weight stretch denim, jeans 5" zipper, cotton canvas for pockets, tab hook and eye, button, topstitching thread
shirt: 1 3/4 yards silk crepe de chine, thread

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
For
Women
Garment Type
Pants
Style
Casual, Classic, Romantic
Material
Denim, Silk

6 Comments

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    Nov 3, 2011, 04.48 PMby sallieOh

    thanks everybody!

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    Nov 3, 2011, 03.55 AMby turtlegirl00

    fabulous outfit!!! i love it! excellent job!

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    Nov 1, 2011, 10.20 PMby urbandon

    What a great look. Love the top- so modern.

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    Nov 1, 2011, 05.56 AMby schnui

    Very stylish and very classic. You look great.

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    Nov 1, 2011, 03.28 AMby madebymeg

    nice! how did you like sewing the clover pattern?

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      Nov 1, 2011, 12.54 PMby sallieOh

      the clovers were nice to sew – the pattern as is is really straightforward. i think its worth it though to take the time to get the fit you want, which makes them a bit more of a project!

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    Nov 1, 2011, 03.27 AMby smallone

    that top so simple so elegant….off to look for that pattern :)

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