About my Paris wardrobe.
My daughter and I both decided to travel light and I'm here to tell you that never again! Next time I want my stuff with me !
I was so busy sewing for my DGD and my DG that I didn't take much time for anything too complicated for Paris. However I did make a beautiful robe/nightie set that I absolutely love.
The fabric is a beautiful lingerie weight poly/lycra. I added lace appliques to both the nightie and robe with Liquid Stitch
Sorry , no pics of me wearing this but I love it! I used an old OOP pattern for the robe and M6559 for the gown.
I also made a black linen jacket .
This jacket wasn't a real success due to fitting issues. I used Silhouette pattern 1825 ,which I've used before and thought I had worked out all the glitches, but no.. The collar and pockets were my own design.but there's just something really wrong with the sleeves and armscye of this one. But I did get a pic in our Paris apartment. I was ready to go out to dinner.
Yes . I know . This dress is navy blue but .....
The only other pieces I made were two pairs of scuba knit palazzo pants, one in black, the other in
winter white
and a pair of black slim legged pants.
No great wardrobe pics at all so none to show you.
Oh , and a Pamela Roland skirt which I love!
My Paris trip seems a distant memory now and I have done a little sewing since, again mostly for Tamara. I'll show you another time.
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Very nice, Diana. I especially like the nightie and robe...they're a lovely pairing!
ReplyDeleteShame about the jacket - it looks lovely. And the nightie set looks stylish while also comfy.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is so pretty-I hope you can sort out the armscye issue. Love the gown and robe and wow, applique all over? Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed yourself in Paris - DH and I went there recently on a holiday.
ReplyDeletePity about the jacket - I've noticed some jackets have very poor armscye/shoulder shapes. Which spoils the whole line of a jacket. Hope you feel back up to blogging soon - I have to admit my blogging mojo is also down at the moment. Too many other things on my plate.
Some lovely garments here Diana. I particularly love the nightie and matching robe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garments!! As always :)
ReplyDeleteI love your jacket, perfect travel jacket for feeling chic. ANd your robe and nightie set is beautiful to look at and Ibet so comfy to wear. Welcome home from what I hope was a lovely trip.
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress and excellent job on these patterns for sewing!
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