Featured Seamstress: Winnie
Name: Winnie
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Violet
Her Blog: Scruffy Badger Time
Her post about the pattern: Pink Elephant Violet Blouse
What kind of fabric did you use? It’s 100% cotton with elephants all over it!
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I am a sucker for piping (& ricrac!) and I believe in showing off this blouse’s key feature, its pretty collar. I have to say that the bright pink elephant-strewn fabric is a departure for me and I was worried it would turn out to be a blouse suitable only for weekend fun (or bedtime!). Adding the piping, the contrast thread and large buttons was my attempt to help it to grow up a bit, and I’m glad to say that it has passed the “wear to the office” test with flying colours.
What thoughts do you have about the project? Well, I love the Violet blouse. I adore its collar, neckline & the gathered yoke, and think it’s a really pretty & useful blouse. In my view it is one of the perfect styles that can double up for work or for fun whilst reflecting a bit of character. I have so many ideas for other versions of Violet blouses, I have to stop myself and sew something else! I am going to be wearing my three Violets for the “OWOP” One Week One Pattern Challenge organised by Tilly and the Buttons during March.
Thanks, Winnie!
Comments
Marie
April 2, 2012 #
Oh yay, well-deserved Winnie! I love this blouse so much and you’re so right…it can easily be worn for work and play ;o)
Roisin
April 2, 2012 #
Winnie – this is totally darling and so are you! x
Lillebrit
April 2, 2012 #
Fab fabric choice, for both blouse and skirt! Love it :-)
Sigrid
April 2, 2012 #
Winnie, you so rock pink elephants!
Rochelle New
April 2, 2012 #
Absolutely fabulous. LOVE!!!
sherral
April 2, 2012 #
Too awesome! I’ve seen a lot of fun Violets lately and I think I need to try making one for myself. (Or two or three :)
Amanda
April 2, 2012 #
Right on! So glad to see your Ellie blouse featured – you deserve it! :)
Pamela
April 2, 2012 #
How cute is that???( LOVE it!) Have not muslined this blouse yet, it is a must do for summer,,,,SO comfy looking w/ a sweet sweet collar!
scruffy badger
April 2, 2012 #
Thank you colette patterns for not only inviting me to your blog, but for such gorgeous styles that so many of us love! And thank you for such kind comments. I think I have stage fright! Xx
Maddie
April 2, 2012 #
So, so, so adorable! Especially the elephant print :)
Vicki Kate
April 2, 2012 #
Hurrah for Winnie! She makes some stunning items with your patterns :)
Ama Williams
April 2, 2012 #
Really FUN outfit, I love the twist on the pinstripe power skirt! Also your sewing/fitting looks very well done.
Ginger
April 2, 2012 #
Hooray, Winnie! She’s the best– she has such great style and her makes are always so fun!
Annemarie
April 2, 2012 #
Winnie, you are too cute. Love, love, love the blouse and skirt.
Kazz
April 2, 2012 #
Awesome! Love the edging on the skirt too. Being a knitter I would call it a scalloped edge, is that right for sewing? Gorgeous whatever it’s called :)
Sarai
April 5, 2012 #
Yes, you’d call it the same in sewing. :)
Popbabe7
April 3, 2012 #
Great outfit- you are so talented!!!
Alessa
April 3, 2012 #
Congrats on the feature, Winnie! That outfit sure looks great!
Violet
April 3, 2012 #
Oh My Goodness!
This is just too adorable! It sure brought a smile to my day!
winnie
April 3, 2012 #
Gosh, everyone’s left such wonderful comments. Thank you, what fab readers the coletterie has :-)
Janet
April 8, 2012 #
Awesome. I am off to buy a Violet pattern…