For what my opinion is worth... I think the length is good as is! I wouldn't make it shorter. It flatters you by making your torso look longer. I do agree on lining the peplum.
White Linen Petticoat
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Back in January, I cut out a white linen petticoat. I’ve needed another
white petticoat for a while; the two I have already are made for bustle
style skirt...
Continuing the quest
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Time to take up the quest for a bra pattern that fits. Getting closer but
not there yet. I made the Willowdale bra again with a larger cup. The fit
of the ...
Free Pattern Friday: Stellan Tee for Women
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*Welcome to my monthly 'Free Pattern Friday' feature, where I road test a
free sewing pattern or tutorial: sometimes a children's one, sometimes an
adu...
green sparkly “stardust” velvet
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My mother gave me a length of bottle green, sparkly stretch velvet for my
birthday last year… and I wanted … Continue Reading →
The post green sparkly “s...
Sewing Catchup 3 - Using up Remnants
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Number 3 of a sewing catchup posts.
When I was a teenager, I did a lot of sailing on lakes in PA. And hubby
and I owned a sailboat in the early years of o...
5 Pieces to Sew for the End of Summer
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As August sets in, we find ourselves in that in-between season: not quite
summer, not yet fall. If you’re ...
I am Patterns - Irma Dress
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I was busy scrolling on my phone when I saw the most beautiful shirt dress
pattern. The Irma Dress and Shirt by I Am Patterns. This pattern company
wa...
Just in time for warm weather - Cashmerette Stanton
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The Sewjo has been Slowjo since my last post. And that means I probably
won't have much chance to wear this before next winter, except for taking
Cyrus out...
Felt fun!
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I have been having fun making some Christmas ornaments from felt, I have
recently joined a woman's group and they are planning to hold a market
stall and...
I'm still here!
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I feel bad that my blog is just sitting over here slowly rotting away. I'm
still sewing a ton and just got done with a fabulous (if I do say so
myself!) tr...
My first black tie party
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DH tuxedo from Classy in Montreal
My top Eva dress patterns - Kimono blouse
Skirt - Vogue 2607 (out of print)
Am I wrong or a black tie party is always g...
The Boatneck Top
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I am finally wearing my new silk boatneck top that I started in 2018 with
Susan Khalje.
That tuck disappeared during the day. Back in 2017 when a group of...
Style Arc Juliet Shirt
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Link to Style Arc Juliet shirt pattern here
As a fan of all the drapy, twisty patterns I loved this Style Arc shirt
when it was released and ordered it p...
Living Coral Cardigan (Part 2)
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Can I tell you... if I had another day (and a much less demanding week at
work), this cardigan would've been absolutely phenomenal! So, I'll just
have to s...
I Found It! (The Instant Jacket Pattern)
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I'm sure most of you have just as much stuff as I do related to our love of
needlework of various kinds, and this will be a familiar tale.
This summer I su...
Bra Sewing - Pattern by BravoBella
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My serger has been in at the spa (I need to go pick it up) and while it was
gone I decided to work on bra sewing as I don't use a serger for that.
Last sum...
Quilted silk jerkin
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Almost finished! Yay! I padded up a stand earlier in the fall, using a
combination of measurements, and a former costume and some internet photos
I found. ...
Update
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* Christmas at the inn*
I'm still around. Just not a lot of sewing these days. We were busy working
last year at the inn I mentioned in my last pos...
THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF SLOW SEWING!
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After too many years to count of speedy sewing, trying to get things *done
quickly**,* I have become enamored of slow sewing. Why? For one thing, I
don't r...
I sewed something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yup. I sewed something today. Admittedly a very simple something, but a
something nevertheless.
Took mum for an outing to Abhakhan fabrics today since sh...
Time For a Makeover
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Hey Everyone!
Things may seem quiet around here, but all is well and I'm still sewing
lots. I'll be back next week. With a spiffed up new blog! I thoug...
Burda 11-2012-118, Classic Trench
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So last Spring, almost a year ago now, I was in a mood to tackle a big
project and to do it right. I don't know why ...
McCall's 5233 - OOP - Repeat!
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This is the same pattern I used for a previous project *seen here*. I
knew that prior to "retiring" it I'd *have* to make View A...the "chemise"
dress. ...
NEED FABRIC ADVICE ASAP!! IMPORTANT MISSION
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Hello Blogger Friends,
If anybody can help, I know it is the people in this group. My mom was
associated with some very talented people so I'm coming to y...
More hiking adventures.
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A couple of my co-workers, Leah and Steve, have started an informal hiking
group on Saturdays. Deerfield Lake - We hiked THIRTEEN MILES around the
lake Dee...
It's Not Neon Yellow In Real Life
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Yesterday morning, I finished the muslin and then pinned and tucked the
fabric until it fit the way I wanted and then I transferred those changes
to the pa...
Beautiful Isfahan...
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I'm slightly frustrated...between us, Dave and I took over 3000 pictures in
Iran, and picking out a dozen or so to share is almost impossible! So, this
pos...
For what my opinion is worth... I think the length is good as is! I wouldn't make it shorter. It flatters you by making your torso look longer. I do agree on lining the peplum.
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That definitely WILL be a nice blouse! I love the fabric and it fits you perfectly.
ReplyDeleteNice! I agree wit Peg on both counts - line the peplum - keep the length. Skip the belt. I really like the collar on you.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous shirt! That shape is fantastic. I love the peplum, and the fit is great!
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