I’m breaking with tradition here by not modelling this make and I do apologise, but I’m displaying my Tuck ‘n’ Lace Violet here on the washing line for the following reasons:
- My husband has gone to the Tate Modern for an exhibition so can’t do pics
- I am still feeling poorly and snotty and don’t want to inflict poorly-snotty-pics on you
- As the result of 2 I am still in my pyjamas despite it being 1.20 in the afternoon
- I’ll be modelling it later in the week as part of OWOP!
Does that excuse me this one time, miss? Please?!
So I wanted to do something different with this Violet. I had some beautiful creamy gold lace in my stash that was just sitting there and I realised it would go perfectly with the bronze-y silk I was making the Violet with. Remember I got a whole five metres for £15? And it’s vintage Liberty silk?! I love this fabric but it is a BITCH to work with. Pressing seams leaves terrible water marks that you have to steam out, it frays like a mad fraying thing… but it’s gorgeous isn’t it? So we’ll forgive its diva tendencies.
I used no less than THREE brilliant Colette tutorials. One for making little loops for the buttons, one for making tucks and one for adding a lace overlay to the collar. My tucks leave a lot to be desired and some of my loops are a little bigger than I wanted but overall I’m pleased I attempted them and I reckon it adds a vintage feel to the overall make.
Another beautiful day here in London! I’m going to go and have a shower now, nip over to the garden centre to lust after plants and stop feeling sorry for myself! Have a wonderful weekend!
Oops can I just apologise for the inadvertent advertising of high street behemoth on the first pic?! This post is not brought to you by T**S***…
It’s lovely! I desire your tucks, too! Nice work lady!
B x
Very pretty, the tucks are a lovely feature too.
It’s beauitful!!! I love the lacy collar. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
I really love all the details you added to this blouse.
What a great job you did. Those tucks are very impressive give the slippery fabric. Hope you feel better soon. You could photoshop the hanger to display your stitch and witter logo
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Lovely! I love the details you added -especially the tucks and button loops, and the lace collar is so pretty. I can’t wait to see it modelled later in the week!
That clearly is a very special make indeed, and you should feel unbelievably proud of yourself. Something to be cherished. I hope you feel better soon!
Oh wow. This mught be my favorite Violet yet! Can’t wait to see you model it.
Hope you feel better soon!
She’s a beauty!!!
Adorable! I LOVE it.
Lovely loops!!
Oh gosh this is just beautiful!!! Well done!
Hehe… silk IS the bitchy diva of fabrics…
This is so pretty! Great job! Hope that cold goes away soon!
This top is SOOOO beautiful!!! I’m sorry we couldn’t see you model it! And I’m really jealous of your silk bargain; I know it’s a diva, but it’s always my favourite ^__^