Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Sew Nice I Made it Twice: A Liberty Cambie

I'm totally on fire with my blog post titles aren't I?

I actually made this Cambie not long after I made my last one. I like to strike while the iron's hot. I haven't gotten around to posting about it because I haven't really worn it - for some reason when I initially wore it I didn't like the way the fabric colours went with my skin tone. But today I got over that.


I made this one in the Liberty print called Wiltshire. I think paired with solid, dark accessories it is okay on me. It is not quite as vibrant as I had thought when purchasing it.

Onto the pattern .... nothing new to add from my original one. Here is a recap of the alterations I had to make:

  • I started with a size 8 bodice, but ended up taking it in about 1.2cm on each side.
  • I pinched about 1cm out of the middle of the sweetheart neckline.
  • I shortened the straps by 1.5cm, tapering to 2cm at the bodice.
  • I took 1.5cm out of each back piece from the top - tapering to nothing at the bottom.
  • I shortened the bodice by 3cm.
Things I really like about this version include the pockets. Very useful for my work ID and keys. 





The back sits nice and flat, as does the front of the bodice.



So... a non-blogged item sees the light of day! I am glad I dragged this out today. It was comfy and made me feel nice. Wearing Liberty was a much needed event after my Washi dress on Saturday :-) 

I'll leave you with this final photo. I asked Michael for more direction for posing for blog photos. He told me to think of seahorses. 20 points if you can identify which movie he was referencing - one of my all-time favourites for a good snorting laugh!! 


15 comments:

  1. Love it! I gave my Scout tee away. I kept putting it on and then taking it straight off. The colour is really weird in this print. But I'm still hoarding my cranberry Wiltshire!!

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    1. I couldn't find the cranberry on Shaukat but agree it is so much nicer!

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  2. "That was the one, I think it's gunna come out real nice" ;) Gorgeous fit, it looks so delicious, I'd love to see it IRL. And pockets, perfect ;)

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    1. My comment got cut out, but meant to add that you're a girl after my own heart! ND is one of my fave movies.

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  3. It looks great on - and I agree that it looks good with the dark stockings. Sometimes iberty can be tricky to matc. I have a different colourway of this - I think the cranberry which I adore.

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    1. It can. I am lusting after Joy & Sorrow after seeing your Cami though!!

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  4. I really like this dress on you! This is a cute pattern.

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  5. Liberty can be tricky to make. I like your new dress. Like you, I often make a number of the same thing in a row. :)

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  6. napoleon! haha
    love the movie and the frock. nice one.
    high five.

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    1. One of my all time fave movies. So many good one-liners. So many.

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  7. I hope you're thinking of floating in a sea of seashorses. The floating adds additional flair ;) This is epic!

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  8. Wiltshire is my favorite Liberty print. I think the color way is pretty- subdued but pretty. It does look good with the dark accessories.

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  9. I love it!! A dress, flowers and a sweetheart neckline - just my style. It looks fabulous on you - a great fit. Congratulations. Cheers, Karen

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