A Silk Cami and High-Waisted Pants!
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These little silk bias camis have the possibility of becoming so addictive. This is my second one... I'll blog about the other one soon.
This is Just Patterns Kate Bias Top. It's so well-drafted and the sizing is dead on. Whatever your measurement is, pick that size!
My fabric is Navy Silk Georgette from Mood Fabrics.com. This is a very delicate silk to work with. And I decided to challenge myself by cutting it on the bias. My tip: Spray Starch to keep the fabric from crawling away.
Just Patterns are basically just the pattern itself and an order of construction. That's all you get. They assume that you're experienced enough to figure everything out. You don't get any hand holding if that's what you're looking for. You have to take it and decide you how you need to finish every. Since my fabric is a sheer silk georgette, I self-lined it and used French Seams and narrow hems.
I added an inch to the length to make sure that when I'm not wearing high-waisted pants, the shirt will stay tucked in.
The pants are McCall's 7726, everyone's favorite high-waisted pair. My fabric is Yellow, Navy & White Polyester Twill from Mood Fabrics.com.
The fabric has a nice medium weight denim feel to it. It sews beautifully. However, I was reminded that it is polyester if you left the iron on the fabric for too long. But other than that, the fabric wears well and when I pre-washed it, it required very little iron. That's always a plus.
I made my normal alterations. A 1.5 inch full seat adjustment and added about 3 inches to the length. Being that the fabric print is composed of uneven stripes, I had not desire to match them. This is a casual piece and they can ride as is. If you want to see how uneven stripes should be matched, you can see what I did here.
The pattern calls for a self-tie belt. I'm not the biggest fan, so I decided to make my own belt.
I'd made a couple of these belts before and I had a few inquiries about them, so I decided to make a tutorial.
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10 comments
OMGOSH!! You have killed it, again! I love high waisted pants. To me, they are the epitome of high fashion. And this color combo, electric! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteKimberly Wilkes
Thank you Kimberly!
DeleteIt really is a perfectly drafted top. There is no gap at all in the armscye area; bias helps but not if it wasn't such a good draft. Beautiful job. Very nice combined with a great fitting pant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy!
DeleteBeautiful, as usual, both inside and out!
ReplyDeleteThank you Donne’!
Deletefabulous makes as always. they are perfect and look great - I adore high waist trousers so thanks for the pattern mention
ReplyDeleteThank you Eimear!
DeleteGorgeous! The combination looks perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Vanessa!
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