October, 2009

Shinny ring…

October 30th, 2009 October 30th, 2009
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The generous Michelle from “Les mimis de mimis” sent me this beautiful ring she made in polymer clay:

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Shiny isn’t it?

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I love it!! Thanks for your kindness Mimi, the ring is amazing…

 

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean

October 27th, 2009 October 27th, 2009
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For a little fairy who just turned 2 years old:

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A white linen thai pant…

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And a matching Elsie top…

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I really enjoy sewing this Elsie top, it is very easy to do and the result is really cute on  a little girl…

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Ensemble pantalon Thai et haut Elsi pleins de couleur pour une petite fee de 2 ans…

Pattern: Thai Pants Home-made pattern, Top Elsie from Citronille both in size 2 years old - Fabric: White linen and pink canvas from Spotligh

Nightmare…

October 21st, 2009 October 21st, 2009
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I was envious of my friend Adeline’s pants from Cop Copine  (A french famous designer, check out on their website, they are doing amazing clothes – but no online store, that’s a relief for your bank account a pity…)

Perfect fit, material, color… Perfect pants, in a nutshell!

So, I was wondering, why shouldn’t I try to sew the same for me?? It doesn’t seem to be to complicated after all…

But in fact, I was completly wrong, and this pants have been ridiculiously hard to sew, just because of the little fancy stuffs in the bottom on the legs…

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 Rhaaa… yes those ridiculous little folds…

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Now, I understand why these French designer clothes cost SO much!

Pattern: Inspired by a Simplicity pattern – Fabrics : Checked black and grey cotton, from Spotlight

 

 

An other swap…

October 8th, 2009 October 8th, 2009
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She received her package so I can’t show you what I sent to her. Her????

Yes, I am talking about her:

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She wanted a top like this one here with bright colors like blue, orange pink and green…

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Colors in bits by bits… here and there…  Not easy… but all is in the details…

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And I sew a matching necklace to go with the top …

…Multicolor…

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 Pattern : Home made – Fabrics: Various from Spotligh

Top Model: Natalie & Jack

Thai fisherman pants

October 6th, 2009 October 6th, 2009
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Thai fisherman pants were  used by fishermen in Thailand. They are lightweight trousers that are made very wide in the waist, one size fits all. The additional material is wrapped around the waist and tied to form a belt. 

And above all, they are really confortable!

I cut in an old and full of hole thai short pants I had for years to create the pattern. I wanted something classic enought to wear them at work so I used a black fabrics to made these.

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I am really happy with the result, they are really confortable, and I wear them all the time now! And you may have noticed the pull-over from the previous post?

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Pattern: Home made (Tutorial here) – Fabric: Black heavy coton from Spotlight – Top Model: Natalie

Vogue, I love you so much…

October 3rd, 2009 October 3rd, 2009
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Usually, Vogue Very Easy’s pattern depresses  me… it is meant to be very easy (or so it is written on the pattern), and I spend hours scratching my head trying to enderstand the instructions…

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But this time  it was not a lie, this close fitting pullover top  is really easy to do and I am very happy with the result: 

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The collar is very low so that we can see the shoulder… sexy, sexy!

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 And with a bit of color…

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Pattern: Vogue Made-Easy V7997 – Fabrics: 2-ways Lurex knits from Spotlight (on special @ the moment!!) – Top Model: Natalie & Jack