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THE NEW COLLECTION IS HERE!

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

I’m thrilled to present the new collection. It has taken a lot of time but I’m happy to say that it was worth the wait (in my honest opinion!). The great thing is that it’s not one, but four new patterns being released today! You will be able to make a complete outfit or two for everyday or for a special occasion. Let’s see it together.

This collection is made up of four strong pieces that can be worn alone or together to create your dream suit. The Dalt blazer, double-breasted and with a big lapel, is the most advanced pattern of them. Make it in suiting woollens or in linen, it’s perfect all year round and will look dashing with denims or the coordinate trousers. Dalt is fully lined, it has flap pockets and buttoned sleeves.

The Reig trousers are deceptively simple: high waisted, hugging hips and wide legs, the originality is in its waistband. It buttons on the side with a D-ring. The side seams hide big pockets.

Casually opened over a tee-shirt or closed next to the skin, the Costera waistcoat is easy and fast to sew. The details: its faux welt pockets and the side slits.

Last but not least, you’ll love the Riola skirt with its deep front pleat and the hidden closure. To highlight its volume, choose fabric with enough body: how about poplin or linen for summer, or Brocard or woollen for winter?

The patterns are available in PDF format in the shop. And until December 31st, find a special offer: the complet set of patterns at a special price.
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Serra coat variation

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

I love sewing coats, that’s not a secret. Not that I need an excuse to make one but I don’t wear coats that much in Spain. But this time, I had a very good excuse to make one indeed. See, I have my dark blue Quart coat, light blue Hemisféric coat and pink self-drafted coat in pretty good conditions but I can’t close them anymore. They are all rather fitted at the waist and for this winter, I needed a coat… not so fitted.

SERRA JACKET AS A LONG COAT

 

One of my inspiration for the Serra jacket pattern was a Balmaccan coat by the british brand S.E.H. Kelly. I love the classic shape, raglan sleeves, beautiful collar and topstitching. Looking through coat patterns, I remembered this one and decided on using the Serra jacket with a few changes to make it.

I chose View C as a starting point as it has so much similarities: the collar, the cuff button tabs, the length. The first change I made was lengthening it about 40 cm as I wanted a long coat that goes to mid-calf, almost ankle length. But because of the length, I knew a back vent would be easier to walk. So I added a back seam and drafted a vent for both the main fabric and the lining. I left off the wind shields and changed the shaped welt pockets for classic rectangular ones. Other than that, it’s the same pattern and I used the same instructions (only adding the back vent).

For the main fabric, I chose a heavy wool from Pretty Mercerie in camel (out of stock but similar here). I interfaced the facings, collars, armhole edges, pocket placements and hem. I just received my new sewing machine (juki DX-2000) and I was so happy with how well she sewed through multiple layers of heavy wool. Even the buttonholes were great! I used topstitching to give a little detail to an otherwise very plain coat.

 

I’ve been wearing it these past few weeks and I love it. Most of all, I love that it buttons close! I’m looking forward to wear it all winter and the next ones.

I’d also like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May 2020 be good with you!

PS: yes, 2020 will bring another baby into our family! Another boy!

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FABRIC INSPIRATION FOR SERRA

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

Like we usually do, we made a selection of fabrics that would be perfect for our Serra jacket pattern.

We chose fabrics specific for each view’s style but feel free to mix and match. Overall, we recommand using a medium weigh fabric (between 100 and 250 gr/m2 is great). For the lining, classic anti-static lining is perfect, but if you prefer a printed cotton or quilted lining, it would be great for a winter version.

VIEW A

1/ Cotton wax Millerain – col. Aubergine – Guthrie & Ghani

2/ Coated fabric – col. Ocre – Atelier de la création

3/ Wax pur cotton – col. Dark kaki – Stragier

Sources images A: Hunterboots / Petit Bateau / Parka London / Cos / Vogue 

VIEW B

1/ Cordura Light – col. Black – Telas activas

2/ Coated cotton – col. Blue – Stragier

3/ Softshell – col. Navy blue – Rascol

Sources images B: Massimo Dutti /  Romwe / Vogue

VIEW C

1/ Prince of Wales wool – col. Beige/black/red – The Sweet Mercerie

2/ Coated canvas – leaves print – Tissustory

3/ Gabardine – col. Sand – Cousette

Sources images C:  Death by Elocution / Zara / Man Repeller / Soeur / Burberry

– We hope that will inspire you to make a Serra Jacket! You want to make the pattern? Shop it here: Serra Jacket. –

 

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INSPIRATION FOR NINOT

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice

Ninot is one of the very first Pauline Alice patterns. With the details like the Peter Pan collar and button bands, it’s such a sweet and pretty/preppy Little jacket. With the update, we wanted to offer a new version, this time with a more modern and casual flair. Here are some fabric and style inspiration to celebrate the launch of the updated Ninot jacket pattern! 

BACK TO SCHOOL !

1/  Flannel, Cousette

2/ Prince of Wales check, Pretty Mercerie

3/ Houndstooth, Les Tissus du Chien Vert

image sources:  Fashionista / Des petits hauts / The sartorialist

WOOL 60’S

1/ Tweed, Stragier

2/ Boiled wool, Stragier

3/ Wool, Cousette

image sources: nytimes /  The sartorialist / High Low Vintage

SOFT FABRICS

 

1/ Textured fleece dress fabric, Atelier de la Création

2/  Faux Fur, Atelier de la Création

3/ Plain sherpa textured fleece,  Minerva Crafts

image sources: Soeur / Fashionista / Fashionista

– You can find the Ninot jacket pattern in printed copy or in PDF (with A4 print-at-home and A0 copyshop versions) in the shop! –

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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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Quart coat testers’ versions

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice
Thanks do much for your lovely comments about the new pattern, the Quart coat! I can’t wait to see your versions…
But for today, let’s see the Quart coats of some amazing testers. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome:
quart-coat-testers-version-sewing-pattern-1quart-coat-testers-version-sewing-pattern-2Sandra’s beautiful red Quart looks very festive! This is such a great way to brighten a grey Winter.
Read about it (in French) on her blog.
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I absolutely love Manju’s style and her sewing realisations are always so well executed. I am so happy to have her as a tester. Look at that beautiful tweed Quart coat and her bright lining! See more details at SewManju!

 

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Once again, Annie’s pictures are divine, I should definitely ask her to model the patterns for me ;-). Such an amazing classic style and gorgeous coat. Read about her Quart coat (again in French) at her blog.
Have a wonderful end of the week!

 

 

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Variation: Ninot Coat

by Pauline Alice
written by Pauline Alice
variation-ninot-coat-sewing-pattern-1 I wanted to experiment with the new Ninot Jacket Pattern while designing it and as a swing coat was on my Fall/Winter sewing plan, I made a coat out of the jacket pattern!
It was super easy: just lengthen the jacket side seams to the desired length!

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J’ai réalisé le manteau dans un piqué de coton bleu vif et je l’ai doublé avec une doublure vert pomme. Les boutons sont super jolis, on dirait des bijoux!
Maintenant vous savez que la veste peut se transformer sans problème en un joli manteau, ce message est dirigé aux frileuses 😉
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The jewel button, handmade buttonhole and a detail of the textured piqué fabric.

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