Updates – Van Gogh Inspired

08 Oct Updates – Van Gogh Inspired

Excuse me for reposting, but yesterday an Instagram friend said she made a wrap dress from this fabric, and do you know where she bought it?

Fabric.com – Here it is.  

Honestly, the image slipped right by me 😉

The second update is based on a question I received. I was asked to elaborate on why sewing the jacket in the stretch jacquard & this knit were two different experiences.

• The stretch jacquard is a woven fabric with stretch and the result of the pattern is more like a jacket. Sewing the pattern in this knit results in a sweater type garment.
• I sewed the two garments exactly the same, although I stabilized the hem of this garment with a lightweight knit interfacing. My technique is here.
• Below is the information from Fabric.com

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Following is the original post……………..

If I’m in a city with Van Gogh paintings, I will always make time to see them.

I guess it was no surprise that the first piece of fabric which caught my eye at Honolulu’s Kaimuki Dry Goods was a delightful knit with colors reminiscent of Van Gogh’s Olive Trees, Almond Branches and Wheatfield paintings, among others.

We’re not in Honolulu anymore Toto, and I’m nowhere near a Van Gogh, but I can carry a little of both with me in my latest.

Greetings from Edisto.

Originally, I envisioned making a Polynesian inspired maxi, but given the current state of my life and the world, I chose a casual cardigan.

I first made Style Arc’s Coral Cardigan blogged  here in a stretch jacquard. Sewing the pattern in this 4-way knit is a completely different experience!

Since I want to wear the cardigan with multiple clothes, I extended the front bands the full length of the cardigan to provide more options….and after doing so, I find this a far more flattering look on me.

As mentioned in the earlier post, the bands are serged on to the sweater so it doesn’t work to fold them back, but there are several reasons I chose to make the Coral Cardigan again.

•  When I find an oversized pattern that doesn’t swallow me, I go for it. Although the pattern features dropped shoulders, it is not baggy in the shoulder or arm area.

•  I love the inseam pockets!

•  It’s an extremely easy garment to construct!

Style Arc Patterns are recognized for their good fit, and this is no exception. However, I did go down one size for this one.

Since the first garment was sewn in a solid the construction photos show the details much better. Here.

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I often wonder what adventurous color palette Van Gogh would use if he was here to paint Edisto. Sky of blue? Sea of green? Waves of yellow and aquamarine?

While we’ll never know, I believe Einstein says it best….. Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Until soon 😊

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