Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Liberty&Leggings

Next for Liddy.
More Big Sister clothes.
First up an Oliver+S Sketchbook shirt
Which I may have sewed a few times.....
In Lidia's signature Liberty.
(If you know what this print is called may you let me know in the comments, thank you)!
Now this is one heavily modified pattern.
I cut (at the side seam notches) and added 6 inches to the front and back pieces.
I also added and inch to the sleeve length, adding this at the cuff end to taper the sleeve more. I narrowed the cuff pleats.
I do find the front facing needs to be sewn with a 1cm seam allowance or it becomes too narrow.
For more tips on this shirt have a look here
This pattern is a great gateway into sewing shirts. It only goes to size 12 and by then, a two piece collar is probably more desirable any way.
Lidia chose the Mandarin collar and her signature square MoP buttons sewn with cherry red thread. 
As usual, custom fit clothing looks really odd on a mannequin.
But perfect on.
Long, cool and elegant.
The next item has been long requested, jeggings.
So, I decided to try out the Playtime leggings
Times two.
I added a few inches to the hem of the size 12.
(Lid's measures more a size 8 but jegging cloth is really firm. I mean Zara-wearing-my-Megan-Nielson-jeggings firm)
I also added pockets, just a square with a triangle at the bottom.
To get the position right, I sewed the back seam, tucked the back waist into her knickers and the pinned them in place.
I am glad I did as my 'guess' was way off.
I am not usually a fan of leggings but I do like these.
~Lidia's Verdict~
I love the Liberty material in my shirt. I love that mum used my signature buttons.
The jeggings are so stretchy, I love the fabric.
I think the back pockets are awesome, they look really cool and I can use them to hold things.
This outfit is gorgeous but casual and comfortable. 

Thanks for reading Peeps.

xx N

18 comments:

  1. Lovely combination. As to the Liberty print name, I have no idea. I searched my local online supplier and didn't see it but went on suspecting it could have been Ros (very wrong!) was it an ebay purchase? Discontinued print perhaps? Will keep hunting. May it might pop up when shopping in person.

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  2. Oh, what a lovely outfit!!! So classic and chic. I love the Liberty shirt with the leggings/jeggings, it's a very Audrey Hepburn silhouette, perfect with her very French bohemian bangs! I'd wear that everyday! My personal favorite Lidia outfit of the bunch, I think!

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  3. Thank you Inder!
    She *loves* that you describe her as French bohemian (her aunt lives in Paris so she is in love with all things Parisian).
    I noticed yesterday (big trip to the city) the lawn doesn't crease, winner!
    xx N

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  4. Once again you have inspired me - practical but so very stylish as well. Would you mind sharing where you purchased the jeggings material from?

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    1. Thank you Aynsley.
      I am on the hunt for more jegging fabric, my seller has sold out but I will definitely share a link here if I find it.
      xx N

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    2. I just purchased some super stretchy light weight denim from The Fabric Store. I think it will be almost perfect for these.

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  5. A great outfit! This will be great for fall too! My girls live in leggings and I really like using jogging fabric for them.

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    1. Thank you Masha.
      Liddy really likes this shirt, I think we may need a denim one next.
      xx N

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  6. Also meant to say that I really like the modifications you made too. I love mandarin collars.

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    1. Thank you!
      (The Mandarin collar comes with the pattern)
      xx N

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  7. Pretty outfit! I love the length that you made the Sketchbook.

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    1. Thank you Cindy.
      Lidia has such a long body even normal shirts looked 'cropped' on her.
      xx N

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  8. I really like the extra length & collar! Lovely on her:)

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  9. Holy cow she looks so grown up in this outfit!! I love love love the jeggings. The shirt is beautiful and such a perfect length to go with her new pants :)

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  10. I know, it was a shock to me too!
    Thank you.
    xx N

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