new fabric $5.
I love these colours.
New pattern! this wouldn’t work with this fabric so I was wondering what everyone else would do because I don’t want to make something the looks ridiculous,
and this is the hhmmm….questionable…fabric.
everyone else hates it.
I got it for .20 cents but i really like it…it’s soft cotton.
yep it’s a curtain.
what do you reckon?
Allison.
Make something glorious with the Charles Parsons–maybe a 70's maxi? The questionable fabric is up to you–it may already have a very happy life as a curtain. For me, fabric is 90 percent of the dress. If I am so-so about the fabric, I probably won't wear the dress, even if I love the style. When you find a good match for the curtain, you'll probably know it.
I see that fabric on the back rest of a couch, or as cushions. To me it is a little overpowering for apparel. maybe a purse. The shapes would look like large abstract shapes. It is very cool fabric, but it could be quite overpowering.
Ohh, I have to go against the grain and say that I love both those prints, and the first thing that sprung to mind was this pattern: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/show/1022
I think both prints would work perfectly in this skirt with a lovely plain border and trim.
I don't know if this is your personal style, but I have this pattern in PDF from way back when it was free… I've uploaded it to my box net account if you do like it:
Skirt instructions:
http://www.box.net/shared/static/6l8tb80zl0.pdf
Skirt pattern:
http://www.box.net/shared/static/lk9ayfezp5.pdf
I've set the password as 'sewretro' and anyone's welcome to grab it if they like it! I'll leave it up there for a week or so.
I think the first would look great in the skirt pattern mentioned above, but I'd use the curtain fabric to make a retro bib apron, it would be perfect, and you can never have enough aproms….
An apron is a good idea, but I also just thought, perhaps a nice fitted jacket? Something short or capped sleeved so it's not too overwhelming, like this: http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/10000/itm_img/B5331.jpg
I adore that Charles Parsons print – I love it in soft furnishings or as an accent to change decor…table lining, cushions, draped over a couch etc etc. I also like the floral – the bib apron is a fab idea and would look super sweet 🙂
Great buys!!
I absolutely adore the fabric that "everyone hates". Wow, how can they be so cruel to such a stunning floral print? Mind you, I've always had a thing for large florals involving roses. If there was enough fabric I'd want to whip that into a full skirt in a heartbeat! 🙂
Wishing you a gorgeous weekend!
♥ Jessica
I'd wear both of them!!! Then again, I do like to go for a vintage look and as far as I'm aware, old curtains/bedspreads etc were often refashioned as dresses etc. I particularly like the 'questionable' fabric. I think it would look great as a wiggle dress. No extra bits & pieces as the fabric is so crazy, just a simple shape. Yes!
I made a dress & jacket out of fabric far more hideous than this so I wouldn't worry at all!!
both fabrics are lovely! the 90%-hate-this-floral would be great as a skirt or wiggle sheath dress to second the ideas above;another idea would be a coat/dress wear open over a cream or peach or brown dress,closed belted as a dress by itself third idea 50's-60's swing jacket/boxy jacket perhaps use butterick 5223 the fabric&style combo look compatible similar to spiegals online/catalog outfits i could see this with walking shorts,short skirt,dress,pants if there was any leftover fabric a soft hobo bag would be pretty too
I'm revisting and about to start sewing something out of these fabrics so thank-you so much for your ideas!!!