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Featured Seamstress: Liza Jane
Name: Liza Jane
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Truffle
Her Blog: Liza Jane Sews
Her post about the pattern: Truffle
What kind of fabric did you use? I used a sheer polka dot rayon blend over a brown rayon challis.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I am a little obsessed with color. I generally start all of my projects by thinking about what color or colors I’d like to use, especially when it’s something out of the ordinary. I thought the sheer polka dot fabric was an interesting combination of muddy olive green and aqua. And I look for any excuse to wear my turquoise shoes.
What thoughts do you have about the project? It’s a really fantastic pattern. The shape is simple but flattering and the flounce adds just a little something extra. I’d love to make it again in a stiffer fabric.
Thanks, Liza Jane!
Comments
Maddie Flanigan
July 16, 2012 #
The shape and silhouette is really fantastic but my favorite part of the dress are the polka dots. I can never get enough polka dots!
Ginger
July 16, 2012 #
Super cute! Great job, girl!
Samina
July 16, 2012 #
This has to be one of my favorite versions of Truffle!
Caroline
July 16, 2012 #
Where did you get those lovely aqua shoes? Love this color palette.
liza jane
July 16, 2012 #
I got these shoes years ago. The brand is Mudd. I’m actually surprised they’ve lasted this long!
Marie
July 16, 2012 #
This is beautiful, I can’t wait to make up my Truffle now!!!
Joy
July 16, 2012 #
I like the dress but I am particularly loving the bright blue shoes you paired it with…….
Michelle at Bolted Vintage
July 16, 2012 #
I am dying for those Seychelles shoes.
Tracey Wirth
July 16, 2012 #
Very becoming Liza Jane! Great dress with the cute shoes!
Sassy T
July 16, 2012 #
Lovely!
liza jane
July 16, 2012 #
Hey, that’s me! Thanks so much for featuring me! I feel like a star ;)
Katherine
July 16, 2012 #
LOVE love love the polka dots!
BusyLizzie
July 16, 2012 #
This is the best version of this dress I have seen! Love the polka dots too.
melissa grice
July 17, 2012 #
Very pretty! Did you use French seams?
liza jane
August 2, 2012 #
Very delayed response, but yes I did! Except on the zipper side where I did a mock french seam.
jen
July 18, 2012 #
Very nice, Liza Jane! Actually, I like your version so much that I finally bought the book! :)
Speaking of, Sarai:
I read your “About” in the book and see that you have a user experience background! As one UX person to another, it really shows in your work. Even though I’ll have to do quite a bit of fiddling with the patterns (being flat-chested and petite) it’ll be worth it because I love how you are able to layout and explain everything so clearly. The book is worth having just for the sewing info along.
Sarai
July 20, 2012 #
Cool, Jen! Always nice to talk to someone who knows what UX means. :)