26.5.11

Versatile clothing

After hours and hours of sewing, I have finally finished my latest set of two dresses, a bolero and a hat.



The bolero is double sided so that I can turn it inside out and use it both ways. It's the only item from this set that I didn't design myself, although I did alter it slightly, it wasn't reversible to begin with for example. The pattern is from this set, which I thrifted last summer. 



The fabric is thrifted and was sewn into mattress covers, I knew immediately that I was going to make something two-toned. I especially like the pocket detail on the second dress!

On Saturday I am flying to Copenhagen from where I'm going straight to Malmö to visit my brother and his wife. And do some shopping! I've already googled and found a couple of vintage/second hand shops, but if you've got something else to see or do while I'm there, feel free to leave a suggestion! Now I just have to do a couple more pin-curls and then I'm off to bed. What are you doing this weekend?

13 kommentarer:

Vintage Girl sa...

Oh Kitten, these are lovely dresses. I too, love the two tone pockets. You are so talented. Both of them will be great for summer. Sounds like you will be having fun shopping, hope you find some great buys.

rental mobil elf sa...

Very nice, thanks.

Kitten loves vintage sa...

Vintage Girl; Thank you so much, I hope so too! :)

rental mobil elf; ?

Camilla Kästner sa...

Vi har modevisning idag lördag på Carolinahallen, 15,30 och 18,30....:) Tillskärarakademin

Mrs Munster sa...

These dresses are so elegant. Great job with them!

Rakel sa...

Really cute dresses, you're really talented :)

Kitten loves vintage sa...

Camilla; Åh, tyvärr såg jag din kommentar för sent! :(

Mrs Munster; Thanks you!

Rakel; Thanks! :)

Vanessa, Take only Memories sa...

These dresses are so beautiful! I love them!

Kitten loves vintage sa...

Vanessa; Thank you!! :D

Casey sa...

So beautiful! I love that the bolero is reversible--such a great way to be able to wear it more often. :)

Kitten loves vintage sa...

Casey; Thank you, yes, I thought it would be a good idea to make it reversible...:)

Erika sa...

Wow, vilka härliga kombintationer! Sånt underbart tyg!

Kitten loves vintage sa...

Erika; Tack, jo jag kunde inte motstå tyget (då i lakan-form) och såg genast massor med möjligheter... :)