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And these beautiful pastel-coloured London houses are just a few streets down from us. The photos were of course taken by my wonderful Mister. But one day, all knowledge WILL be mine and then there’ll be no stopping me, bwhahahahaha! This picture is the best representation of the color of the top. This is a rayon knit from the National City Swap Meet. I’m still faffing with getting a perfect self-drafted bodice so trouser/short drafts are on the far back-burner. It’s a very simple pattern from the March 2010 magazine of Burda. The waist is a bit big in proportion to the hips for me. I need to tinker with the fit a bit, if I’m to make these again. But I did manage to match across the front and back seam, which I decided was most important.
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Of course, there is a pattern-matching issue when one has limitage yardage.
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Plus they are deep enough for keys, purse and phone… hands free! I took time to understitch the lining and of course the wool pressed beautifully flat. They help to define the shape and add a point of interest. Far less stressful when it’s still a bit blowy! And shorts are a safer option over a short skirt. It’s still parky enough for 60 derniers and boots but the nip’s not enough to deter a rising hemline. They work so beautifully in linen but I think they are a bit more rebellious in wool tartan! The fabric was bought for another pencil skirt but – yawn – I fancied something a bit more casual. Give me a morning off work and a pile of Burda back issues and who knows what will fly off the sewing machine! This is a great little pattern from February 2013 Burda Style magazine. It’s amazing what just one metre of fabric can turn into.