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The cotton jersey for the leggings came from Paron Fabrics in NYC. I used the Carol Leggings pattern size medium, and found that I had to cut about 5 inches from the waist and 4.5 inches from each leg. Which was a bit strange for me, as RTW tights/leggings are quite frequently too short for me ( I’m about 5’9"). I swear this pattern must have been drafted with ruching at the waist and ankles in mind…
The modal print jersey is from an awesome shop I found on eBay that sells roll ends from LA designers. I really like the swingy, flared tank tops I’ve been seeing. Using those styles as my inspiration, I traced the neckline of one of my favorite tank tops and then flared out the side seams. Since I didn’t use a pattern, this involved a bit of trying on & pinning to get the fit right, but the results were worth the effort!
Difficulty
Novice
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- Women
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- Pants
- Style
- Casual
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- Knits/Jersey
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Aug 8, 2010, 11.45 PMby Natalia *
super cute outfit. i love the jersey fabric you used.
May 17, 2010, 06.48 AMby futurette
this is so lovely & modern!
May 13, 2010, 05.57 AMby adile
You look lovely! wish I could find that jersey material in Perth 8-P
May 11, 2010, 06.31 PMby saranoemi
Lovely outfit!
What the name of the LA fabric store on ebay??
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May 18, 2010, 07.04 PMby littleweasel
You can find the store here: http://stores.ebay.com/highendfabrics-organics-more
Just leave some fabric for me, please! ;)
May 11, 2010, 06.30 PMby lustofthelibertines
i totally love this!