Featured Seamstress: Gail
Name: Gail
Skill Level: Beginner
Blog: Today’s Agenda
Posts about the garments: Several posts are here
What kind of fabric did you use? For this Ginger skirt (my fourth!) I used a piece of heavy gabardine I found in my stash box – it’s of unidentified fiber content and at least ten years old! I made the Jasmine blouse in a cheap polyester gauze; it was difficult to work with, but I’m just nuts about the print!
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? The fabric I chose for the blouse had a retro feel to me, which I felt fit my style and the style of the pattern. I made the skirt specifically to go with this blouse,and felt that the pointed waistband of Version 1 nicely mirrored the neckline of the Jasmine blouse.
What thoughts do you have about the project? Although it’s quite wearable, I considered the blouse to be my muslin. I made no changes, but the next time (and there will be a next time!) I’ll make the sleeve cuffs slightly looser. I generally don’t have to do any fitting on tops, and the fit of this bias cut blouse is truly flattering.
Thanks, Gail!
Comments
Ginger
November 21, 2011 #
Such a cute outfit! Congrats on being the featured seamstress, Gail! :)
Doortje
November 21, 2011 #
Looks really pretty together!
Melissa
November 21, 2011 #
I love the fabric for the blouse. It’s a great outfit!
Erika
November 21, 2011 #
Yay Gail! The perfect outfit. Also Gail is the most amazing knitter, and makes the most gorgeous things. :)
Anna
November 21, 2011 #
Lovely blouse! I agree, the cuff tends to run tight. It’s such an easy fix, but you do need to catch it before you get the sleeve contstructed.
Sallie
November 21, 2011 #
these pieces look beautiful together! i love how you styled your whole look – such great shoes!!!!
Gerry
November 21, 2011 #
Terrific Stylin’
Go, Gail ! ! !
Ashley-refurl
November 21, 2011 #
Great outfit! Love that print for the Jasmine!
lahuitrefrite
November 21, 2011 #
Well, that did it. I’ve been waffling about buying this pattern, and Gail’s beautiful rendition of the Jasmine convinced me. Ordered and waiting! Great job and thanks for the inspiration!
Gail
November 21, 2011 #
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments! And thank you, Caitlin, for inviting me! And thank you, Sarai, for making us such lovely patterns to work from!
Lavender
November 22, 2011 #
This outfit is so playful and classy. I love print on your Jasmine, and the shoes (of course!).
Jo @ a life in lists
November 22, 2011 #
Wow, I’ve never really looked at those pieces as being styled like that, but I love this look! And the tights!
Francesca
November 23, 2011 #
Skill level beginner?! Lovely rendition of both – and lovely styling too!
Vanessa
November 24, 2011 #
Beautiful work!
Angelina
November 25, 2011 #
I wasn’t super attracted to this blouse for myself at first, but after seeing this version I think I’m smitten!