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.
Summer Top Back Interest 2
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I saved a picture of the top below to my inspiration file about three
years ago after seeing it on Pinterest. I like to search for the original
source o...
a buffalo plaid jacket and a little blue skirt
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I’ve made a few more things to wear this winter/early spring…. Firstly, a
delightfully warm jacket. I bought this buffalo … Continue Reading →
The post ...
A few months later
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Summer happened (and how hot it was where I live) and now we are in
September. Perfect time to post a summer dress?Well, to follow up on my
previous post,...
Style Arc Ash Kids Anorak
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Pattern Background The Ash anorak, available in kids sizes 2-8, is an
unlined anorak with a snap front placket and zippered self storage pocket.
Size and F...
I went on a knitting retreat
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And I made this cool sweater (mostly) in four days! It's a new pattern by
Nic Corrigan of the Machine Knit Community (it was an MKC retreat) - the
Garnet...
So Far in 2026...Curtains...Quilty Throw....
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Here is it already June 2026. New curtains out of remnants of Seattle
Quilts. Very cheery in the kitchen!The flannel throw is finished as well.
All my fl...
The Lady Oona Day dress
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Marcy Harriell came out with a pattern! Marcy came out with a pattern! And
she sent me a copy! As if I wouldn’t have been morally obliged to drop cash
on t...
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...
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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