Sunday, June 4, 2017

Lekala #4566

Another, another Witchery 'compliment'
You know the story.
Total knock off of this shirt
available here
Perusing the Lekala site we found this.
It had the concealed front and a nice collar stand.
I just left off the collar and added 9 inches to the hem, following the shape.
The shirting was from eBay. A gorgeous, silky cotton with crisp hand.
The embroidered flower was also an eBay purchase. I cut it to size, pressed it in place with a Goddess sheet (it has glue on the reverse) and then topstitched it for extra security.
  The concealed placket was surprisingly easy even with Lekala's instructions.
The buttons, MoP from my dear friend Katy
 The neck ruffle was an easy swap out.
I do like the elegant neck pleats.
I love back shoulder darts, they give such a nice fit.
It was meant to be a tunic but came out more like a dress.
The 'fit and flare' is so nice on her.
So smart on her
~Lidia's Verdict~
I love this dress very much because the Lekala pattern fits me perfectly. 
 I think that where mummy put the embroidered blossoms was perfectly placed. I love the cuffs with the little peak of  skin showing and I can not wait to wear it next.

 Another happy sew!

 xx N
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16 comments:

  1. RobynJune 4, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    You're on fire at the moment, so many beautiful items for your girls. This top looks lovely and has some great details.

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    1. motherof5June 4, 2017 at 5:02 AM

      Thank you Robyn!
      I am sewing polar fleece work jumpers for Elsa so these pretty projects are a lovely thing to do in between.
      xx N

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  2. fabric epiphaniesJune 4, 2017 at 2:54 AM

    Fabulous! I love the floral motifs and did wonder if you had done them on your machine. I have a couple that I intend to use so thank you for the tip on how to apply them. The Lekala pattern is really lovely with the pleat details. You do seem to have a knack for finding them!

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    1. motherof5June 4, 2017 at 5:04 AM

      Thank you!
      Liddy found this one, all about the line drawings. My tribe have grown up looking at the back of the pattern.
      I was surprised how well is stuck, I may not have needed to stitch it but I wanted to make sure. The Goddess sheet was the bomb!

      xx N

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  3. MashaJune 4, 2017 at 6:08 AM

    Perfect! Those pleats and darts are great. You're nailing all these knock-offs!

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    1. motherof5June 5, 2017 at 6:21 PM

      Thank you Masha, I love the pleats too.
      I wish I had thought of doing this with the Twins (choosing a photo and finding a pattern that suits) I think we would have had a lot less sewing fails.
      xx N

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  4. Inder-ificJune 4, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    Really lovely, Nicole! That neckline is so pretty! This could also make a lovely blouse.

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    1. motherof5June 5, 2017 at 6:22 PM

      I think it would make a gorgeous blouse too, the concealed placket really lifts it.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  5. DebJune 4, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    Absolutely stunning on her. Beautifully made mum!

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    1. motherof5June 5, 2017 at 6:23 PM

      Thank you, it so nice to see her in things that fit!
      xx N

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  6. KatyJune 4, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    Ooh those back side seams are beautiful! They give it such a lovely shape.

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  7. motherof5June 5, 2017 at 6:24 PM

    Seams are good!
    I was always anti them but the give you shape with out darts.
    Thank you for the lovely buttons!
    xx N

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  8. Summer FliesJune 7, 2017 at 6:16 AM

    Gorgeous. I learn so much reading your blog. I would never think to look for iron on embroidery but now I will! You have great success with Lekala. I also like neck darts as I'm pretty tiny there and it helps so much for a nicer fit.

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    1. motherof5June 9, 2017 at 8:36 PM

      Thank you, that is such a nice thing to say!
      Neck darts (and bust darts) are mandatory for a nice fit on me too.
      xx N

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  9. UnknownJune 7, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    I love this so much. So happy to see embroidery making a come back, so pretty.

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    1. motherof5June 9, 2017 at 8:37 PM

      Me too!
      Zara found these, she got me to sew them on a denim jacket.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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