20 Aug Vogue 8833
I often think my Fall wardrobe is practically non-existent – most likely because I look like I’m coming down with something when I wear those traditional, Fall earth-tone colors. Fortunately the Pantone Fall 2013 report brings new colors to the mix translating into exciting possibilities for my closet!
My first Fall sewing project needed to be a go-to garment. Being a lover of silk, I ordered this crepe de chine from Mood Fabrics by Thakoon – the gorgeous colors enhance every pair of pants I own!
True, the fabric would make a beautiful special occasion garment, but I’ll feel special each time this luxurious silk touches my skin, which should be often.
The pattern, Vogue 8833 is one I tried last year yielding less than stellar results due to my fabric choice (quilting cotton) and the addition of a ruffle.
No ruffle this time!
I followed the instructions from start to finish, sewing a collar and collar band.
The pattern is sewn with princess seams which easily fit my shape – no adjustments other than length,
but it required topstitching everywhere – cuffs, collar, collar band, front facing and hem! The busy print was my friend as I stitched slowly and carefully. This top might be one of my best sewn garments technique-wise.
But back to my excitement about Fall 2013. In addition to the new bright colors I’m seeing everywhere, I love the mixing of prints! I think this fabric will mix well with tweeds, small animal prints and more as I look forward to a color-filled fall!
Lastly, many thanks to everyone who commented on my previous tunic post. I appreciate the helpful suggestions and constructive criticism so much! Surely my next tunic will be perfect 🙂
Mimi
Posted at 08:51h, 20 AugustThat shirt is very flattering, Mom!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:53h, 20 AugustThank you, Mimi!
Andrea
Posted at 08:55h, 20 AugustLovely shirt, you do look great in those colors!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:05h, 20 AugustThank you, Andrea! They are some of my favorites, and once combined I just couldn’t resist 🙂
Jean
Posted at 09:13h, 20 AugustLovely shirt, very pretty colours. You are looking very trim.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:06h, 20 AugustMany thanks, Jean! I’m not really that trim – I think it’s just the photo 🙂
Almeda
Posted at 09:49h, 20 AugustYour fabric and pattern choices continue to IMPRESS! You are inspiring so many to become creative. Love this shirt. As always, you look wonderful. 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:08h, 20 AugustThank you so much, Almeda! Inspiration is a two way street and I’m so inspired by kind comments, such as yours 🙂
My Sewing Suite
Posted at 10:02h, 20 AugustGreat fabric. I love the idea of everyday silk.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:09h, 20 AugustThank you! I too, love wearing silk almost anywhere except in the kitchen 😉
Elaine
Posted at 10:02h, 20 AugustI hope this pattern is still in print. Ebay and Etsy are getting a lot of business from me when I have to find an OOP pattern that you have used. This looks wonderful on you and truly your colors; . however, I wonder if you can wear certain shades of rust.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:10h, 20 AugustHi Elaine! Yes, this pattern is still in print! I hope you like it as much as I did. I can wear rust if I have white around my face 🙂
Marilyn Macrae
Posted at 10:17h, 20 AugustBeautiful! I love the length of the sleeves
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:11h, 20 AugustThank you, Marilyn! 3/4 sleeves usually work best for me 🙂
lillug
Posted at 11:09h, 20 AugustYes, yes, yes! I like a woman who’s not afraid of colour! Looks FAB on you! And now I’ve got another pattern to add to my list!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:12h, 20 AugustLOL! Color is one thing I’m NOT afraid of. I feel good in pretty colors 🙂 🙂
Beth (SunnyGal Studio)
Posted at 11:27h, 20 Augustsuch a pretty shirt. I am with you – I just skip all earth tones they are not my thing. I think the world needs more pink!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:12h, 20 AugustThank you, Beth! More pink indeed ! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Daisy
Posted at 11:30h, 20 AugustI can’t wait for the Vogue sale at Joann’s. This will be top on my list. I really appreciate how thorough your pattern reviews especially the links to the pattern, etc. I aspire your level of sewing skills and I make a note of everything. Thank you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:17h, 20 AugustThank you, Daisy for your nice comment! I think you’ll like the pattern. There are a lot of parts but nothing complicated about the construction 🙂
Pam
Posted at 12:40h, 20 AugustReally stunning, and beautifully sewn.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:18h, 20 AugustThank you, Pam! Did I tell you I ordered the tunic pattern from E-bay? Cant wait to give it a try!
Ann-Britt Uhrbom
Posted at 12:42h, 20 AugustWhat a great top and what a wonderful fabric! I think a woman never can have too many tops in the closet, they renew really effectively all “old” skirts and pants.
The colors fits you very well and, as always, it´s very well sewn. You must also be very fast producing so many nice garments so often.
It´s really exciting and inspiring to read your blog.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:20h, 20 AugustThank you so much, Ann-Britt! I agree with you about tops. They are truly my favorite garment because of their transformative abilities with my clothes 🙂 🙂
Tia Dia
Posted at 13:03h, 20 AugustStunning!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:20h, 20 AugustThank you!
myrosesindecember
Posted at 13:04h, 20 AugustOh I am so happy to see Fall colors much more suited to my “summer” coloring. As much as I love fall colors, the majority do not love me. I get the updates from Pantone but then never seem to find those colors locally. I guess I need to travel to Mood, or G Street. The fabric you chose is gorgeous, as is the print and I, too, can see it working with tweeds and similar fabrics. It is always nice when something we make works with a lot of things already in our closet. This looks so nice on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:24h, 20 AugustThank you so much! I do not have access to many cute fabrics where I live and so I rely on digital images and order online. The more I order the easier it gets!
Marguerite
Posted at 13:06h, 20 AugustBeautiful as always! This wrap style looks good on you…flatters that tiny waist of yours!! Wanted to mention that your madras dress is exactly the same style as a Lilly Pulitzer dress this season. So you were right in giving it the full preppy treatment. Any winter coats in the future?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:26h, 20 AugustThank you, Marguerite! I saw that Lilly dress in a shop which is precisely why I ordered the Butterick pattern! I am think about a winter coat 🙂 🙂
Meredith P
Posted at 13:18h, 20 AugustLove those colors on you. Excellent job.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:26h, 20 AugustThank you, Meredith!
Jacquie30100
Posted at 13:33h, 20 AugustBonsoir
Votre tunique est fantastique, j’adore les couleurs
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:29h, 20 AugustMerci beaucoup!
Kay
Posted at 13:45h, 20 AugustThe blouse is so pretty, and the color really suites you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:29h, 20 AugustMany thanks, Kay!
Lisa
Posted at 13:47h, 20 AugustBeautiful blouse and you look wonderful in it! I like your comment about wearing with various bottoms. Will it go with your katie spade skirt? (One of my favorite projects of yours.) Thank you for the great post!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:30h, 20 AugustThank you, Lisa! I haven’t tried it with the Katie Spade but it might work nicely! Thanks for the idea 🙂
quirkkly
Posted at 13:50h, 20 AugustBeautiful blouse and you look wonderful in it! I like your comment on wearing with various patterned-bottoms. Will it go with your katie spade skirt? (One of my favorite projects of yours!) Thank you very much for your great post. Best wishes, Lisa
Sheree
Posted at 16:35h, 20 AugustThese colours are SO perfect for you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:31h, 20 AugustThank you, Sheree!
Carole
Posted at 17:01h, 20 AugustA wonderful marriage of fabric to style:)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:31h, 20 AugustMany thanks, Carole 🙂 🙂
Alexandra
Posted at 18:01h, 20 AugustBeautiful blouse! You look positively radiant in it. That pattern just went in my shopping basket.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:32h, 20 AugustThank you, Alexandra! I hope you enjoy the pattern!! 🙂
Cindy
Posted at 18:22h, 20 AugustWOW!!!! This particular deep rosy pink, borderline fuchsia pink, of the pants is a PERFECT shade on you! I love that this pretty top picks up that color and complimentary shades and would look spectacular with black, brown, and white or slightly off-white slacks, shorts and skirts as well. What a perfect top to tie together your wardrobe, including for short trips where you don’t want to pack a lot. The neckline is devastatingly flattering, and the longer sleeve takes it into cooler weather and early Spring as well. Beautiful fitting job as always!
Most of all, I love that you’re fearless in trying all sorts of fabrics and different scales of the fabric’s pattern, from small and sedate to big, bold, and stunning.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:34h, 20 AugustThank you, Cindy! I do think the top is a go-to garment for sure……. and you’re right….. I’ll try just about anything at the sewing machine 🙂 🙂
Roberta
Posted at 21:25h, 20 AugustLove your shirt – great fabric choice. You look great in it!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:35h, 20 AugustMany thanks, Roberta!
Cindy Braziel
Posted at 21:56h, 20 AugustI just found your blog today through Sis Boom. Oh my gosh…I’m so excited and motivated!!! I have a question for you though. I have been a quilter and sewn easy skirts and things for years but have never attempted altering or drafting my own patterns. What would be your first recommendation for someone that can sew but wants to kick it up to your level? You, as well as your projects, are gorgeous and classy and truly an inspiration. Will be up late tonight reading all of your blog posts and am following you of facebook. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Cindy B.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:05h, 21 AugustHi Cindy!
Thank you so much for your comment! You sound like me before I seriously started sewing clothes. I think their are several ways to kick it up a notch without creating high stress and anxiety. If you already sew easy skirts, you might want to try a skirt in a more expensive fabric and give it the royal treatment with lining and even underlining.
Craftsy.com offers dozens of sewing classes which I highly recommend!
I also recommend checking out patterns on the Pattern Review website to see what others are making and to read honest reviews of the pattern.
You are going to have fun!!!! Good luck and stay in touch!
Sue
Posted at 23:37h, 20 AugustIt’s just not fair – you have a waist!! With your figure I think you would look good in anything. Great fabric; nice and bright and dare I say even…. youthful.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:09h, 21 AugustYes, you may certainly say youthful! Now I need a dozen 🙂 I wish I looked good in anything but it’s not true – I think the key is knowing what I can wear.
Many thanks, Sue!
Kristen
Posted at 23:47h, 20 AugustNot only is the shirt lovely, but I love the pants. I don’t recall seeing them before. Did you make them? If so, which pattern did you use? Thanks! You continue to inspire.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:13h, 21 AugustThank you so much, Kristen! The pants are the first garment I bought after completing my RTW fast. They are Lilly Pulitzer. After abstaining from buying clothes for a year I knew where the gaps were in my wardrobe and where my clothing dollars would be spent wisely……. as in a pair of hot pink pants! I never would have bought these before 🙂
Vicki
Posted at 00:02h, 21 AugustGreat colours on you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:13h, 21 AugustThank you, Vicki!
Irene
Posted at 00:35h, 21 AugustAh, silk! My favourite fabric. Such a pretty blouse. The colours suit you so well.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:14h, 21 AugustMany thanks, Irene! I think I’m going to love it!
Melizza
Posted at 01:27h, 21 AugustThe fit, the colors…wow. Very flattering blouse.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:14h, 21 AugustThank you so much, Melizza!
justine
Posted at 02:55h, 21 AugustYou have a teeny tiny waist in this! Love it!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:17h, 21 AugustLOL! Not really, but the fabric/pattern combo is figure friendly! Many thanks, Justine!
poppykettle
Posted at 04:20h, 21 AugustSo, so beautiful. There’s something so luxe about being able to slip on silk! And WHATTA silk print, too – Love it!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:17h, 21 AugustThank you so much, Poppykettle! I hear we are going to be in Baltimore together next month. Can’t wait!!
jlundy6116
Posted at 06:38h, 21 AugustBeautiful! the pink pants match perfectly!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:19h, 21 AugustThank you so much, Jlundy!!! Have you been sewing recently?
Sharon
Posted at 07:10h, 21 AugustGorgeous top and love the colours, it will work with so many other pieces.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:19h, 21 AugustMany thanks, Sharon! I believe the top will prove to be quite versatile 🙂
Sarah Liz
Posted at 04:18h, 22 AugustThis top suits your hourglass figure beautifully and the pink tones are gorgeous on you. I’m starting to make my wardrobe too so am very interested in how you have proceeded. Gorgeous blog.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:13h, 22 AugustThank you, Sarah Liz (I was once a Sarah Beth 🙂 )! Good luck with your sewing commitment – you look like you’re all set to go!
Sarah Liz
Posted at 03:37h, 23 AugustOhh, I love conincidences:). I am set to go – I’ve been working on this project for a few months to get some sewing confidence happening.
Joy
Posted at 11:23h, 22 AugustLOL! I am the same way. I turn totally yellow in Fall colors, although I love Fall. I’m glad to see some bright colors for a change. Gorgeous blouse!
Hugs, Joy
Carolyn
Posted at 05:07h, 23 AugustIt’s clear why these colours are your favourites; you are glowing!! They suit you to perfection! and your blouse is lovely and well deserves to be a daily treat to yourself. I love seeing luxurious fabrics enjoyed everyday.
Autumnal colours are my favourites because they match my colouring quite well 🙂
Judi
Posted at 10:11h, 25 AugustGorgeous colors!!!
Krista
Posted at 10:00h, 30 AugustHello! I was blown away with how good this garment looks on you! I looked up the pattern and couldn’t help but wonder if you perhaps altered the pattern a bit? The photo of the pattern looks a little different to me (actually not as long as nice as your creation!!).
Vita
Posted at 06:32h, 01 SeptemberVery lovely and “sew” flattering! I love the print and your fit is amazing! Wow!