terça-feira, 21 de outubro de 2014

THE HEMLOCK TOP BY E+E TURNED INTO DRESS

If you have been following my blog I think you already know I love Elegance and Elephants Patterns. The Bubble Pockets Shorts (Heidi is improving this pattern and it will be available again very soon)was actually the first indie pattern I bought and it is still among my favorite designs! I’ve sewn my first pair of Bubble Pocket Shorts last summer and, a month later, I flipped them into rompers for Flip This Pattern contest. Then I’ve sewn this colorful Spin Skirt and it has turned out so simple but gorgeous… This pattern is now my “to go” pattern for simple skirts (I’ve got another pair on my cutting table right now!) Finally, this summer I made a Bohemian Babydoll for Teresa and love it! Once again a simple, well draft pattern that fits my daughters to perfection!

So when Heidi asked me to sew any pattern from her new Fall Collection I had to say yes!
The Pattern: The Hemlock Top by Elegance and Elephants. Since I am trying to start sewing with knits I picked the Hemlock Top but Teresa needed a knit dress she could wear during the winter with leggings so I’ve turned it into a short dress. I love the simple but stylish design of the pattern and this dress was so easy and fast to sew! As usually, Heidi’s instructions are perfect and, even if I am not very used to sew with knits, I think I did a great job with her help. I love the overall fitting and I have to confess I can’t wait to try the original pattern! I actually am waiting for some gorgeous fabric from this shop to arrive to start sewing!

Fabric/Notions: Main fabric is a nice polka dot knit in blue and turquoise from my local shop (Ouro Texteis) and, for a little bit of fun, I added a couple of details in a gorgeous Liberty of London woven fabric. While the shoulder ruffles are from the original pattern and are perfect, the kangaroo pocket is self-draft and, next time, I might have to make it slightly bigger…


It is still too hot in Portugal to wear long-sleeved dresses but I know this drees will be worn again and again in the cold winter days!
Finally, I've got good news: all Elegance and Elephants' patterns are on sale (1$ off) until October 24th. Use the coupon code TOUR at the check out!
(Enough photos, now!)


13 comentários:

  1. So smart making it into a dress. You are already a knit expert :-)) And your daughter is adorable!!

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    1. Thanks Mie! I am really proud of this dress as it was my first experience with "stretchier" knits and double needles. I think I am hooked!

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  2. Aqui está o tal vestido... ficou super giro! Estás uma profissional da malha! :-)

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  3. Oh how adorable. I knew you would make something super beautiful... and regarding the colourful german knits: go check out some german shops. I can ship the fabric to you....

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  4. <3 <3 <3 já sabes que eu adoro a tua versão!! E estas fotos só o comprovaram!! Está perfeito, Love it!

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  5. Beautiful! I love the colours and how you combined the knitted and woven fabric.

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  6. I had to make mine into a dress too! Love the Kangaroo pocket!

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  7. Stunning, as usual!
    I really love the polka dots/Liberty combo - it's so fresh and modern :)

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  8. Beautiful! I love the blue spots!!

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  9. Tãooo giro!! Adoro esse molde, também já está na minha lista! E esse azulão é lindo, adoro a combinação com o liberty! Eu também me estreei ontem à noite (KCW) nas malhas, e estava à espera que fosse muito mais difícil! Acho que estou rendida. Agora percebo porque as americanas fazem tantas coisas com malhas! Anyway, muitos parabéns!

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  10. Ficou tão bonito Marta!! Adoro!!! <3 Foi uma escolha de tecidos perfeita! E a tua filha é o máximo!

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  11. I can't stop buying patterns... I have to shut down internet! After seeing this I WANT this pattern! One more to the wishlist! Cool dress Marta! Love the fabric combo!

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  12. Tenho a mesma malha, e agora fiquei como a Rita e também quero o molde. Bem, vou às compras e já volto. Adoro os folhos em Liberty, como sempre :-)

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