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FABRIC INSPIRATION FOR RIOLA

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

The RIOLA skirt is perfect for every season and every occasion. I wanted to design a pattern that might seem basic at first sight (a plain gathered skirt) but hides some pretty cool details (the hidden opening, the pleat, the shaped waistband). Here are 3 different ways to style the skirt and some fabric ideas:

 

RETRO

1/ Flannel – Cousette

2/ Red linen – Fabric Godmother

3/ Gingham – Henry Henriette

 

FUN

1/ Viscose Jane Matcha Leaf – Atelier Brunette

2/ Wax – Amagate

3/ Floral cotton – Henry Henriette

 

PREPPY

1/ Noil – Minerva Fabrics

2/ Plaid – Cousette

3/ Gabardine – Cousette

 

The RIOLA skirt pattern is available on the shop!

 

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FABRIC INSPIRATION FOR REIG

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

Let’s continue sharing some style and fabric inspiration for the REIG trousers. It has a very classic shape that is perfect to dress up and down. Some ideas? How about super chic with the matching jacket (Dalt of course!)? Or everyday stylish with sneakers? And one I need to try: styled as a culotte showing some ankle. Here are some more ideas for you:

 

CLASSIC

1/ Tweed – Minerva fabric

2/ Beige gabardine – Cousette

3/ Indigo flannel – Harts fabric

 

COLOURFUL

1/ Corduroy – Meter Meter

2/ Tangerine gabardine – Meter Meter

3/ Matcha gabardine – Atelier Brunette

 

PRINTS

1/ Plaid flannel – Fabric Godmother

2/ Floral canvas – Cousette

3/ Indian cotton – Henry Henriette

 

The REIG trousers are available in the shop as a PDF pattern.

 

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FABRIC INSPIRATION FOR DALT

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

Dalt is the perfect piece for this season. A smart blazer that is double-breasted, with a large peak lapel, it will look great with everything! Here are three ways to style it: casual in soft fabrics, glam for the holidays and with plaids for the best British countryside outings.

 

CASUAL

1/ Herrinbone wool – Cousette

2/ Checked wool – Fabric Godmother

3/ Corduroy – Pretty Mercerie

 

BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE

1/ Tartan fabric – Pretty Mercerie

2/ Plaid wool – Minerva

3/ Houndstooth wool – The Sweet Mercerie

 

GLAM

1/ Textured velvet – Atelier Brunette

2/ Metal jacquard – Studio Talkie Walkie

3/ Iridescent linen – Cousette

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FABRIC INSPIRATION FOR IBI

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

With its 6 different views, the Ibi dress pattern is perfect for all types of styles and interpretations. Don’t hesitate to mix the different views to create a totally unique garment. Here are some ideas:

 

BOHEMIAN

With its gathered skirt panels, the Ibi dress is super romantic and perfect for a bohemian-chic style. Choose natural colours and fabrics, floral prints and lightweight fabrics.

1/ Chambray seafoam

2/ Seersucker saffron

3/  Swiss dot grey

Source images (from left to right and top to bottom): Mariefrance.fr  /  Dosa Inc  / Matchesfashion / Pinterest

 

MIXED PRINTS

Highligth the cut and volume of the Ibi dress with mixed prints or contrasting colours. Such a great way to use your fabric remnants!

1/ Viyela wine / viyela printed / viyela curry

2/ Brick Linen / argyle linen

3/  kaki gingham / dusty pink gingham / off-white gingham

Source images (from left to right and top to bottom): Ace&Jig  /  Asos  / Pinterest / Molby The Label / Luxury Dejavu

 

PARTY

The full skirt of the Ibi dress makes it THE party dress! How about silk, viscose, beautiful prints, velvet or lurex to elevate this dress to a very chic style!

1/ Blue flowers Viscose

2/ Jacquard Moon Cosmic – Henry Henriette

3/ Storm blue needlecord

Source images (from left to right and top to bottom): Polienne /  Pinterest  / Cecilie Banhsen / Aboutsome /  Modesens

 

What fabric have you chosen for your Ibi dress?

Get the  IBI dress pattern in the shop in print or PDF format.

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Fabric inspiration for Vera

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

Vera is such a versatile shirt pattern: any lightweigh fabric is going to look great paired with it! You can choose if you prefer an understated shirt in a plain white cotton popelin or a more exuberant look with some colorful viscose for example. And how about adding some contrast using piping around the collar for a pyjama shirt style or topstitching around the edges and pocket to make them pop?

Here are some of our inspiration for the Vera shirt pattern:

PLAIN COLOUR

  1. Marsala plumetis – Cousette
  2. White cotton lawn – Guthrie & Ghani
  3. Yellow batiste – Cousette

TROPICAL

  1. Botanical cotton lawn – Guthrie & Ghani
  2. Toucan cotton – Henry & Henriette
  3. Jungle cotton – Tissustory

ABSTRACT PRINT

  1. Abstract batiste – Fil’Etik
  2. Graphite double gauze – Anna Ka Bazaar
  3. Nani Iro double gauze – Guthrie & Ghani

 

– You can find the Vera shirt pattern in the shop in printed copy or PDF download. –

 

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fabrics inspirations for Hemisfèric coat

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

I LOOOOVE coats! I might have said it a few times now but it’s true. And nothing pains me more than leaving in a city where coat wearing is almost optional (it’s compulsory for a few weeks in January only). But I won’t complain about sun and warmth…

Anyway, I love coats and a new coat pattern is always a great excuse to make at least a couple of prototypes and wearable muslins. For the Hemisfèric coat pattern, I wanted to offer a mix between classic and modern: a classic fit and flare shape that goes over a dress or a pair of denims allied to some modern details like the raglan sleeves and zipper closure. I hope you’ll like the design! Here are some styling and fabric inspiration for you:

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A coat is a piece you’ll be likely to wear everyday for a couple of months so choosing a neutral fabric is always a good idea. Grey, navy, black, camel… these will go with everything and are perfect for a chic and timeless outerwear.

And you can always choose a bright lining, topstitching or a contrasting facing to bring a little fun to your coat.

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Another option is to go for a colourful fabric to brighten up any dark winter day! Nothing better to cheer you up than a bubblegum pink or pastel blue coat, am I right?

Personally, that’s how I like my outerwear: with a pop of colour! You can also play with the style lines and choose a colorblock look (one neutral fabric and another one more saturated).

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For the ones who love a one-of-a-kind look, why not choose a graphic fabric? Polka dots or animal prints will be easy to match, whereas a plaid will be more difficult but oh-so-pretty. You could also use trimmings on the collar, sleeves, zipper placket or hems or a brocade fabric for a party version.

Which style is your favourite? Neutral, colourful or prints? Let me know what kind of fabric you’ll use for your Hemisfèric coat…

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Fabrics inspiration for Mirambell

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

In the same way as the post about fabrics inspiration for Lliria, I introduce you some fabrics inspiration for your Mirambell skirt. The Mirambell skirt is a high waisted pleated skirt with shaped pockets. The recommended fabrics are lightweight woven fabric such as cotton, linen, rayon, silk, crepe, light gabardine or wool, chambray, …

CLASSIC

1/ Unbleached linen from Cousette.

2/ Deep blue chambray from Amandine Cha.

3/ Grey herringbone cotton from Tissustory.

GRAPHIC

1/ Exotic printed viscose from Henry Henriette.

2/ Viscose Moonstone from Atelier Brunette.

3/ Poplin pink panther from Anna Ka bazaar.

DENIM

1/ Striped Tencel Madison from Cousette.

2/ Denim Etendard from Amandine Cha.

3/ Denim chambray from Amandine Cha.

So, I hope these inspirations give you some ideas for your Mirambell skirt. I will show you my fall version very soon!

 

 

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Fabrics inspiration for Lliria

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

Summer is almost finished but I felt like making it longer just a little bit more. Here are some fabrics inspiration for your Lliria dress: clean, graphic or floral. Lliria is a semi-fitted wrap dress. It has bust darts and soft gathers around the waistband and close with an asymmetrical button closure. This is such an elegant yet easy-going dress. The recommended fabrics are lightweigh such as cotton lawn, rayon, crepe, linen or silk.

MONOCHROMATIC

1/ Opaline jacquard rayon from cousette.

2/ Cotton grey from cousette.

3/  Royal blue rayon from Rascol

FLORAL

1/  See You at Six rayon – Herbs – from Rascol.

2/ Red viscose with flowers from Tissu Story.

3/ Black rayon with flowers from Atelier de la Création.

STRIPED

1/ Striped linen from Atelier de la Création.

2/ Yellow/white stripes from Cousette.

3/ Cotton with with and blue stripes  from Rascol.

I hope these inspirations will give you plenty of ideas to sew your Lliria dress. Which one is your favourite? I think mine is going to be with stripes! 🙂

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INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NEW PATTERNS…

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

I went to Japan last year and the street-style there inspired me quite a lot. Particularly in Kyoto, where most women would be wearing the same outfit over and over: a loose top or jacket, a beret and some loose skirt or wide-legged trousers above the ankle. There was something very chic and casually elegant about this combination and I became obsessed with the silhouette.

Sources : Denia, Tello and Botanic inspirations.

The patterns volumes of this collection are directly inspired by this travel and all the things I have seen there.

I chose loose and destructured lines for Denia and Botanic patterns in order to get easy to wear garments with style. According to the fabric, colors and patterns you choose,  there are a lot of opportunities to make different options and wear them!

The Tello Jacket is directly inspired by the utility jacket: my grandfather wore one almost everyday during my childhood! I decided to use the same base and make some changes in order to offer a modern take on this great jacket.

These are all the inspirations that lead me to create this chic and casually elegant Japanese-like silhouette. Perfect for the up-coming summer… and later as well! How about you? How do you come up with your sewing projects inspiration? Trips, colours, shapes, magazines… Let me know!

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Inspiration behind the New Patterns…

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

The new patterns are at the printer right now and I’m really looking forward to receive them!
In the mean time, I’ll show you the inspiration behind the “collection”.

Inspired by travel, the models are both chic and comfortable. Cruise or safari, which one is your style?

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Moodboard: pinterestFabrics: les trouvailles d’Amandine
Can’t wait to release the collection!!!

 

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Sewing Plan 2016

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice
Let’s start 2016 with lots of new projects, shall we? I want to share my sewing plan for the new year, I’m not sure I’ll be able to make everything but I’ll try (lots of jersey so hopefully these will be fast).
Spoiler alert!!! Some new patterns are making their appearance here, you’ll see some sketches of the patterns coming up in Spring 😉

sewing-plan-2016-pattern-1As you can see on the drawing, my color palette is pretty neutral this year. After reading the Wardrobe Architect serie on Coletterie last year, I’m trying (even if not always succeeding) to buy colors and patterns that will make sense in my current wardrobe.
So in 2016, we’ll find: neutrals with grey, black and denim, lighter shades like white/cream/blush/safron and some touch of colors in the pink/purple/wine shades.

For the silhouette, these are my classic everyday favorites: pencil or flare skirts, loose or fit & flare dresses, “not skinny” trousers and some loose tops/sweaters.
Let’s see the patterns I’m planning on using:

1. Loose sweater: I’m going to copy a sweater I bought last year and that I love to wear. The shape is similar to the Hemlock tee by Grainline but with tighter sleeves.
Alameda skirt, another one (I wear mines at least once every week).

2. Camí dress: modified. No darts for a loose fit and buttons from top to bottom. In linen, that’s just perfect for summer.

3. Fraser sweater by Sewaholic (and the Ondée sweater by Deer&Doe for a more fitted style).
Skirt: new pattern!

4. Seda dress: modified. Loose the shoulder yokes and try to make it in knit (Moneta style).

5. Bailén top in silk (in many different colors).
Boyfriend jeans: Popcorn jeans by Blousette Rose.

6. Jacket: new pattern!
Birkin Flares jeans by Baste & Gather. I’ve already made a pair but need to repeat in a larger size (if I want to be able to eat, which is a nice option). I’ve said “no skinny” jeans as I don’t really like to wear them (even if the Ginger by Closet Case Files lloks great). And what can I say, I spent all my junior and high school years with flares and I loved the shape!

I’ve been nice, I already have all the fabric in my stash. Here are the links to the fabrics if they are still available:

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  1. Beige french terry / Floral faux leather
  2. White linen
  3. Black jersey / quilted faux leather
  4. Purple tie dye jersey
  5. Blush silk with pelicans (out of stock) / denim
  6. Saffran wool (color not available anymore) / brut denim
What about you? What are you going to sew in 2016?

 

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Alameda Sew-Along: Style Inspiration

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

After choosing your fabric for the Alameda dress, let’s see some style inspiration to help you decide how to combine the colours, patterns or different fabrics to get the perfect dress!

You can use contrasting piping (buy it already made or make your own following this tutorial), contrasting panels, mix and match the skirt and top fabrics, go for a day version or a party look… there are so many options!

 

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Use different colours or patterned and plain fabrics on the different pattern pieces. For example dark colours on the outside will make you waist appear smaller (great visual trick!). And what about making the flounce in leather? With maybe leather piping? Perfect for the rock’n roll chicks.

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Prints are great! For a nautical look, go for stripes. Want to emulate the Dolce & Gabbana spanish look, polka dots will be your friends. And for the more romantics, florals can never go wrong.

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The Alameda dress can go from day to night in no time: just choose the right fabric. How about a brocade? And lace would look amazing as well (remember to underline the dress) for a wedding. Bright colours are a favourite of mine. Leave the piping out and add a big bow for fun.
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Last but not least, a Fall/Winter version in tweed is really elegant. Worn with a cardigan and tights, the Alameda will make a cute dress for work and for going out on the week-end.
I hope this has given you a lot of ideas for your
Alameda. If you have any questions, let me know here in the comments.

 

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