1/28/2013

Mint green and red

More pussy bow blouses, sorry guys what can I say, its one of my favourite styles. This time I used a vintage pattern though. So you are looking at a very different style tom the previous ones I made from my own pattern.

 
I used McCalls 7385 view B but cut short sleeves instead of the long ones. The fabric is a mint green pin spot poly cotton I already had, paired with red buttons for a (good) clashing contrast.
 
The colour combination was inspired by this picture on Pinterest.

 
I just love!!!! mint and red so I had to create an outfit incorporating those colours.
 
 
The blouse is a more boxy style and looser fit compared to my other ones but I like it just as much. I wore it out to a Burns Night dinner (sorry no tartan) so the extra room was much appreciated ;-)
 
I made the skirt, too. I wanted a little more 1960s flair so I went for a buttoned down A-line style and added a pocket and huge vintage buttons for detail. I used tomato red cotton drill for the skirt.
 
 
I think this outfit will see me through Spring as well.
 
 
And until it gets warmer, I'll pair it with a cardi. I think I'd like a red one better to go with this outfit but I haven't got one (sad I know, my last red cardi got paint all over the sleeves and I haven't replaced it yet ;-((((
 
 
I hope you all had a good weekend. Any mint or red or both on your sewing table????
 
 

14 comments:

  1. I love bow blouses too! I love this color combi of mint and red. At the moment I don't have any of those colors on my sewing table. It's all about muslins at the moment.

    Well, this is another great outfit you made :)

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    1. Thank you. I hope you are making great progress with your muslins, ready to make your garment(s) soon. God luck!!

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  2. I love that color combo and your hair is gorgeous!! I am getting my hair dyed red on Friday so I may copy you. You look amazing!!

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    1. Thanks Rachel, and PLEASE copy!!! And please share a picture of it. I'm still trying to perfect that beehive.

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  3. Great color combination, two of my absolute favorites for sure!

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  4. I love bow blouses! They are my absolute favorite style, and you are rocking the mint and red combination so well!

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  5. Oh my, that's a colour combo I'd never considered before and is now my new favourite! Looks amazing, and I'm loving your pussy bow blouse!

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    1. Great that you got a new colour combo option out of this post. Thanks Tors!XX

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  6. I love the colour combo, not one I would have thought of myself but it works really well. The little red buttons on the shirt are just the icing on the cake.

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    1. Thank you. I thought I wanted to incorporate the red into the blouse so both pieces work together even better.

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  7. Um, this is just gorgeous! You look so polished and sweet! The color combo is great on you. What pattern did you use for the skirt? It looks like Beignet from Colette patterns. Makes me want to create my own version!

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    1. Hi, thank you Rox. It's a pattern I have created myself. I have actually never made a Colette pattern. They are lovely though but I try and create my own where I can. This one is actually quite simple and only a back and a front panel plus waistband facings. The front opening facing is part of the front panel already. So super simple.
      If you want the same look and use a printed pattern, the beigenet might be a good choice though. I have seen great versions of it around the sewing blogger world.
      XX

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