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Thursday 25 March 2010

Sewing preview...

I have a crazy weekend coming up, it's the Hong Kong rugby sevens tournament which is THE event of the year in HK - kind of our little equivalent of the superbowl. But with rugby. For 3 days. And - I am guessing here as our American cousins are far more sensible than Brits, Aussies and the bulk of the other attendees - considerably more beer. So in preparation I am doing a bunch of cooking and shopping to make sure we don't suffer from malnutrition and chronic hangovers.

But I have been doing some sewing and some thinking about sewing so I thought I would share here, and take the time to do proper photos next week if I don't look too shattered!

BWOF 02/2006 113 Skirt
This pencil skirt is to go with the Rachel Comey knot blouse, it has some interesting design lines.


BWOF 07/2007 122 Top
I still need to finish the sleeves on this one, which is going to form the starting point for my Pattern Review mini wardrobe entry if I can get it all done in time.



16 comments:

  1. Love the top - really interesting fabric and the top really shows it off. Skirt is interesting too. Burda has lots of nice pencil skirt variations.
    Enjoy the weekend!

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  2. Both of these pieces look awesome. This is what I miss from Burda - interesting details like a button and loop closure on the bottom of a skirt band. So interesting! Love the fabric from the top as well and can't wait to see them modeled.

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  3. Skirt looks fabulous... but I can't wait to see how that blouse looks worn! The fabric and placement is a perfect match for the design.

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  4. Great patterns. I love the style of that Burda skirt.

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  5. Oh, that top is really stunning. I'm excited to see it on you when it's all finished. :)

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  6. Love that skirt! It does have some interesting lines and it will be perfect with your blouse. Love the fabric on the blouse, too!

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  7. That top is a real statement piece. Fabulous way to start off a wardrobe. Have fun with Rugby weekend!

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  8. I like the band and buttons on the hemline of the skirt. Very interesting. The top is unusual, and lovely, as well.

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  9. Both pieces are beautiful, but the top is especially stunning. Have a fab weekend!

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  10. That skirt is really cute - love those buttons! Your fabric is great with that top!

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  11. i love love love the top. and the skirt is fabulous!!!

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  12. I love the top, too. The fabric is gorgeous!

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  13. Absolutely gorgeous top, love the fabric!

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  14. I love both the pieces, but the details on that skirt are just fantastic. Gorgeous!

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  15. thats really fabulous! what a great use of a large print.

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  16. Love the top. I totally passed that pattern by, but your fabric is just perfect for it.

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