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.
Free Pattern Friday: Duffle Bag
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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
adul...
Kasey’s Vacation Wardrobe
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[image: Kasey's Vacation Wardrobe]
If you’ve been around these parts for any length of time, you know I am a
strong advocate of wardrobe planning. I hav...
Why do I sew with striped fabrics?!
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rhetorical question, don’t mind me. I actually love stripes, even though
when I do sew with them I feel inextricably … Continue Reading →
The post Why d...
Korean Hanbok for 18" May...
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Finishing this outfit was a really happy event for me. I have had the
pattern quite some time, and had the Kona and Moda cottons to make it. I
did use ...
Kitty Kraze
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I finally retired from all paid employment on Jan 1. No more IT contracting
work. I am still adjusting. My first sewing project of the year was a shirt...
Ottobre 5/2012 #13: Women’s T-Shirt
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Background This fitted women’s t-shirt from Ottobre features a gathered
scoop neckline and long sleeves. The fit is slightly looser than the other
two t-sh...
Winter Plaid Jacket: Burdastyle 126 Nov 2023
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Right after Christmas it was a gloomy weather weekend, just the time to
stay in with a sewing project. However I didn't have anything in mind so I
went t...
What’s old is new (x2)
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Syo gave me some very lovely pink linen for Christmas, brought back from
her trip to Australia this past fall. Only two metres, she apologized,
because it ...
Best sweater so far!
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Why am I so happy with this sweater? Let me count the ways.
1. It's cozy and warm.
2. I love the cables.
3. It's better than the photo I used...
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...
Jacket from Burda February 2020
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Though the muslin of the Knip Mode jacket was a huge disappointment I was
still in a jacket sewing mood. I spent an evening trying to draft that
jacket mys...
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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[image: Burda 11-2012-118 Thumbnail]
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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