Do you have fabric that you feel is 'too precious to cut into'? Ridiculous, isn't it. It's not doing much good folded on a shelf. The Marimekko fabric that Andy brought back for me from Denmark a year or so ago just had to be used. I'm so very glad I plucked up the courage.
Sorry it's a bit wrinkled. We've been up on the roof cleaning out gutters all morning (in old clothes) and I snatched a brief opportunity between getting cleaned up and Andy having to pick Clem up from a party to get some photos. One of the gutters was so full of well-composted leaves, I found an earthworm in there. (!?)
I love this Make it Perfect Poppy Tunic pattern, and I made this one knee-length so it's suitable as a summer dress as well as for winter-over-leggings. I made the same alterations as I did
last time (a little shaping on the side seams and taking in at the front shoulder pieces) and cut the bottom panel in a continuation of the slight A-line shape.
The main fabric is a
hemp/organic cotton denim from Duckcloth. Actually I don't know I'd really call it denim since it's really rather lightweight but quite beautiful and lovely to work with.
I haven't put pockets on this one yet. I'm a bit reluctant to spoil the simple look, but... I really love pockets. And I don't know that side seam pockets would do my shape any favours in this. Any suggestions?
- Jane x
Love this one Jane - gorgeous fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteI added side seam pockets to mine, and couldn't contemplate it without them. Mine did end up too wide around my hips though.
I've got some similar cotton/linen/chambray lines up for my next one too :-)
Glad to know you'll be making more! I think this one will be thrashed to death over summer.
DeleteAwesome dress. I wouldn't put pockets on it. Not contrasting pockets at least. It might make it too 'busy.'
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Yes, I think I agree on the pockets. I will see how long I can survive without them.
DeleteLove it. Love the Marimekko fabric. A few years back I wanted the red Marimekko poppy fabric to stretch over a canvas to use as wall art. When I found the fabric I couldn't afford it. So I found a scrap of the same fabric, faded and in a colour I didn't like, but cheap in Trade Me (NZ ebay equiv.). I transferred the print onto a canvas in pencil and painted it in the colours I wanted and from a distance it looks like the real thing. I look at it every day on my lounge room wall and it still makes me smile. I'd forget the pockets on this one, I think. Cx
ReplyDeleteI love the story about your Marimekko wall art! It's such a classic design, isn't it. I thought the flowers might be too big to work on this dress but I'm really happy with how it turned out.
DeleteIt looks great - such a terrific use for that beautiful fabric! I'd leave pockets off unless they're in the side seams. Enjoy wearing it - a lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteFabric too precious to cut in to? Yes I know it well. Mostly I'm just scared of messing up...and then crying in the corner. But its just fabric, right? And it could come out looking amazing like your tunic (g
ReplyDeleteAd to hear you weren't wearing it when cleaning out the gutters)
That should say 'glad to hear'. (Damn fingers can't type)
DeleteWhat a great way to showcase the fabric. Just the right composition. Looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes it was tricky to play around with getting the flowers positioned without wasting fabric but then that's part of the fun of sewing, isn't it.
DeleteIt is good to use your precious fabric ( because hopefully it won`t be the last and will encourage your husband to buy more ! ). I haven`t done these before but could you add welt pockets - that wouldn`t change the curves of your tunic - perhaps using some scraps of your Marimekko fabric . Anyway your new tunic is very special and looks great - I love contrasting yokes on clothes as well.
ReplyDeleteWelt pockets - that's an interesting thought. I have never made them before but I'm sure I'll try one day. I will keep them in mind for future projects. I think I'm resigned to this being pocketless in the name of fashion!
DeleteLooks Fab Jane. Why not make a small bag you could tie loosely around your waist or hang from a belt instead of pockets? After all, isn't that the original pocket? Actually I may just have imagined that.
ReplyDeleteEeeek! It's gorgeous! (And your hair looks so pretty btw). I love pockets and feel a bit empty-handed (?) without them, but in this case, your tunic looks so perfect I would leave them off.
ReplyDeleteAww... thanks Emma! (about the hair too... I just cut my own fringe!) Know what you mean about pockets, if I don't have them I find myself reaching for them still!
DeleteYou did a much better job of cutting your own fringe than I would do. I'm handy with the scissors - but not THAT handy! Well done beautiful you!
DeleteYou look great here! Your hair looks good and you look happy (flushed from hard work cleaning gutters?) in your nice new frock! Lovely dress! I love the fabric. I have several pieces of fabric that are too precious to cut into, and have been sitting in my stash so long I've lost all sense of what they might be good for. Must remedy that! Well done.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, one of my favourite Marimekko prints there, we have it as blinds in both the boys' rooms. I think without pockets as well, at least not patch pockets as I think it looks great as it is. We have the same hair style at the moment (except mine is red - out of a bottle, that is!) - I too have been cutting my own fringe, the hairdresser is going to tell me off when I next go but I like it short and out of my eyes. I have so many of your posts to read, I'm so far behind, as usual, I need more blog reading time. Beth/thelinencat xx
ReplyDeleteSWOON!! Love this Jane!! Beautiful. (I have a Marimekko purse the lovely Otto folk gifed me for Christmas.)
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