Hello friends! As you may know I'm fond of Japanese fashion, the super feminine and cute sort with tons of lace, pearls, bows, candy colors... Well I've fallen completely in love with the latest Dior collection that was shown in Shangai a few weeks ago:
Amazing, right^^?! The last outfit especially has been haunting my dreams ever since I first saw it :) What's a seamstress to do then? Of course I couldn't recreate such a work of art -not to mention pulling off the entire outfit which would make me look like a giant pastry- but I can at least make a few pieces inspired by it! Proudly introducing the first in a series of slightly Dior related garments, my Simple Yet Cute White Shirt!
I'm sure you recognize it! It's the vintage Advance pattern I've already used for a peach dress and a temari blouse. I've drafted a quick peplum to lengthen the top and that was it. I didn't put buttons but snaps because I plan to wear it tucked inside skirts or with fabric belts so I needed the front to be as flat as possible. I must admit that it's a tiny bit tight, hum I've been eating and drinking too much lately^^!
As I wanted to have a really glamourous, girly piece I finished the yoke and sleeves' facings as well as the hem with lace. That's it for today, I have two skirts in making, I hope they turn out good and I can show you them soon! Have a lovely weekend, see you!
Amazing, right^^?! The last outfit especially has been haunting my dreams ever since I first saw it :) What's a seamstress to do then? Of course I couldn't recreate such a work of art -not to mention pulling off the entire outfit which would make me look like a giant pastry- but I can at least make a few pieces inspired by it! Proudly introducing the first in a series of slightly Dior related garments, my Simple Yet Cute White Shirt!
I'm sure you recognize it! It's the vintage Advance pattern I've already used for a peach dress and a temari blouse. I've drafted a quick peplum to lengthen the top and that was it. I didn't put buttons but snaps because I plan to wear it tucked inside skirts or with fabric belts so I needed the front to be as flat as possible. I must admit that it's a tiny bit tight, hum I've been eating and drinking too much lately^^!
As I wanted to have a really glamourous, girly piece I finished the yoke and sleeves' facings as well as the hem with lace. That's it for today, I have two skirts in making, I hope they turn out good and I can show you them soon! Have a lovely weekend, see you!
Your new top is beautiful - i really love it. I want one!
RépondreSupprimerphew just back from my hols, realised that the material that i chose for the sew-along just wasn't right (colour-wise/texture-wise -that's what you get for shopping on-line sometimes), so I'm a bit behind but will hopefully post something in the next week or so. I really like how yours came out though. Thanks again for doing it
I love Japanese fashion too, it's fascinating! That shirt is so nice, I love the lace detail and pleats around the sleeve!!
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I love it! It definitely captures the feel of the original garment.
RépondreSupprimerHello Cecili, that's gorgeous! I love all those details that you put in ... and I agree about Japanese fashion :-). Plus - 'pulling off the entire outfit which would make me look like a giant pastry' - funny! When I was in Taiwan 8 years ago they had this look called the "layered cake look" ... basically you wore a tiered skirt with a peasant top ... and your comment made me think of that, ha!
RépondreSupprimerThank you for all your lovely comments! Phil I'm sorry your first try at the top didn't work, I'm sure the next one will be awesome! Sometimes it's worth taking one's time :) Jessica I was looking at Tokyo street fashion pictures and it seems this year the trend is huge white, lacey... nightgowns! Like for real^^!
RépondreSupprimerOooooooooooooooo I really love your blouse. I heart vintage blouse patterns. One day I'm going to start a collection.
RépondreSupprimergorgeous!
RépondreSupprimerWOW! I love the blouse! It looks fabulous (love the fashion inspiration too!) The lace really finishes it off! Great job!
RépondreSupprimerGorgeous. I love the bow and the lace you put around the facings. Such a nice touch. It looks really great paired with jeans as well.
RépondreSupprimerThat's a gorgeous blouse! So envious!
RépondreSupprimerSo pretty! You are a stitching genius! xxx
RépondreSupprimerThat blouse is lovely - really pretty. I have finished and blogged my Japanese top - thank you for organising the sewalong. Hope you are havign a good weekend
RépondreSupprimerThank you! I'm ALMOST finished with the accompanying skirt, please bear with me :)
RépondreSupprimerSuper cute!!! The lace is so neat. I especially love the neckline with the big bow. It is dynamic design, yet sophisticated.
RépondreSupprimerLove your top! Those Dior outfits are wonderful!
RépondreSupprimerWow, I love it! So pretty!
RépondreSupprimerThe blouse is gorgeous, love the details and they look so accuratelly made!
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