Copycat Herringbone

I was immediately drawn to the design of Butterick 5917 so I added it to my stash in August.  I'm not usually a ruffle kind of girl but this was the perfect blend of girly and classic that I couldn't resist.  The fabric is a poly-rayon knit with sprinkles of metallic in it.  The print looks like a herringbone weave.  It looks similar overall to the dress on the pattern sleeve- not too creative of me I suppose but I couldn't exist.

I worked on this dress during some snow days we had a few weeks ago.  I lined the entire dress to give it more body.  I didn't have enough fabric to line it and was stuck at home so I had to shop my stash and scraps.  Three different black knits comprise the lining but it looks just fine inside.

I like this dress a lot and it's so comfy to wear.If I ever make this pattern again it will be the sleeveless version for summer.  I do recommend trying this if the style is right for you.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

I made this top for my dear younger sister as a Christmas gift.  The polyester knit is a splashy floral/animal  print combination.  I chose Butterick 5815.   I originally thought I'd make the dress version.  As luck would have it the sleeves used so much yardage that there was only enough to make the tunic.  I'm so glad because skinny pants and leggings are so popular right now and the tunic would make the perfect topper.  Because I was using a knit I went down one size for better fit since the pattern called for a woven.  The sleeves kinda confused me but that's because I didn't refer to the instructions at all.  After I figured the sleeves out everything else went together easy peasy.

She styled it just as I imagined it should be.  She sent me this picture on her phone.  I think my sis looks great in it!

Sporty Sparkle

Last year I saw a sequined long sleeve T-shirt in a Victorias' Secret catalog that I just had to have it.   But if I ordered it I couldn't be sure that it would fit me in bodice and sleeve length (I am tall). So instead I set out on a little DIY project. I gathered fabrics and patterns until I had the perfect combination. I used  a New Look now OOP  which most resembled the raglan sleeves of the VS top. I used a black rib knit  for the body and a sequin mesh for the bodice front. I cut the neckline a bit deeper and made a ribbed neckline out of the body fabric. I backed the bodice front with the knit for comfort and warmth. I love my new VS knock-off and get raves any time I wear it. I have styled it with skinny or slouchy jeans, velvet or silky trousers successfully. I imagine it going well with sweats too as I believe that is what the model in the catalog wore it with.