Saturday, December 29, 2012

And now,back to Lisette!

I was so excited when Liesl Gibson released the Lisette patterns.
I went a little nuts and sewed up a mini wardrobe of Portfolio   dress's,tunics,tops and trousers.

 And then life got in the way.

 I was recently sent some very pretty voile from two sweet friends and with the two pieces I was able to make myself a new Portfolio dress.
In the past I sewed the size 12. This was great for the tunic but I found in the dress I was splitting the back seam pulling it up to feed Matilda.
I made this up in a size 14 and it is perfect. Plenty of ease through the body and the voile falls so nicely that it is not tenty at all.
As I am waiting on some felt to finish up Lidia's shark costume I decided to make up another Portfolio top.
This time I made a size 10 to wear as a fitted top.
I used a lovely grey stretch poplin and added a wee tab&button and quick embroidery.
I used a coral coloured thread as I find it works nicely with pink or orange and the beautiful MOP button was a gift from a dear friend.
I really really like the fit of the size 14 Portfolio in voile and think I will make a few more for summer.

xxx N
Posted by at
Labels:

20 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 29, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Sooooo beautiful!
    Both the dress and the tunic are amazing!
    The voile dress looks perfect on you (soft and great colors) and the coral stitching makes the tunic unique!
    Hurray for self-sewing! (and perfect sunny days to wear it)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. motherof5December 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM

      Thank you Ana Sofia.
      This is a lovely tunic to sew in voile,absolutely no fitting issues as it drapes so nicely.
      xx N

      Delete
  2. brittneyDecember 29, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful dress and top. I missed previously that it was voile, I bet it feels so dreamy!

    ReplyDelete
  3. motherof5December 29, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Thank you Brittney,it is so cool to wear but one still feels smartly dresses.
    xx N

    ReplyDelete
  4. rachelmpDecember 29, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    The dress looks lovely on. What a great pattern for you!

    ReplyDelete
  5. motherof5December 30, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Thank you Rachel.
    I keep sewing these as there is little fitting.
    I must branch out and make a few more but that will require a muslin first.
    xx N

    ReplyDelete
  6. JaneDecember 30, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Ooh this makes me want this pattern even more than before! That's just stunning, well both the dress and top are. What beautiful voile and I love the way you have placed the colours.

    ReplyDelete
  7. motherof5December 30, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Its a lovely pattern Jane,I won't say it is quick(I do the neck a little differently then the instructions)but is it a good sew for a very wearable item.
    Thank you so much for noticing the colour placement! I fiddled with that for ages to get it right.
    xx N

    ReplyDelete
  8. justmejayDecember 30, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Your signature dress! Love it - looks gorgeous on you

    ReplyDelete
  9. AngelaDecember 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    You made a great choice in using voile for this pattern, it should be the recommended fabric for it! I love your version and can picture you with the pattern pieces trying to get the placement just right :-)
    Loved catching up with all the Christmas couture!
    Hope 2013 is good to you and the family. x Angela

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. motherof5January 1, 2013 at 2:37 AM

      Angela,I think you are right!
      It falls so beautifully in a soft fabric.
      I have some lovely coffee coloured silk that I am very tempted to make up as an evening Portfolio.
      Thank you so much and a very happy new year to you,
      xx N

      Delete
  10. CindyDecember 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    That voile is perfection! I love the colors on you.:)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. motherof5January 1, 2013 at 2:43 AM

      Thank you Cindy.
      I normally wear black but I would buy a roll of this if I could!
      xx N

      Delete
  11. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Amazing! And look at your gorgeous hair!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. motherof5January 1, 2013 at 2:45 AM

      Thank you Peta!
      I am probably too old for long hair now.
      xx N

      Delete
  12. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    And OMG it actually let me post a comment!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Inder-ificDecember 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Wow, that voile is just stunning, and I also immediately noticed the way you laid it out - just perfect! And it looks gorgeous on you too, breezy and light for a summer day/evening. Lovely lovely lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  14. motherof5January 1, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Thank you Inder,it is so nice to hear from you!
    I did fuss and bother with it but I think it was worth it.
    Thank you
    xx N

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)