Monday, October 5, 2015

Gudrun: Mini-Smock

Today I redrafted the prototype pattern and did a higher neckline, added a seam at the bodice so I could attach a pleated skirt. Two pleats in front and one in back.
The sleeves were gathered and a band added for the finish.
Curved pockets were caught by the side seams and top stitched on the curves.
The fabric is a slub textured cotton. Mother of pearl buttons.

Once again, a very simple, easy fit, to wear as a shirt or topper.





My Gudrun inspiration, in multiple fabrics.
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12 comments:

  1. SuzeOctober 5, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    I am loving your shirt modifications! they look great...

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  2. NezaOctober 6, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Perfect!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 6, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    I love watching your mind work as your designs evolve. I really like the modifications you made from the first iteration of this top. Judith P.

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  4. sonjaOctober 6, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    That is the perfect painter's smock; it looks comfortable and i love your modifications.

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  5. BarbOctober 6, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    The pockets are to die for. (And so is the color!)

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  6. mzjohansenOctober 6, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Perfect rendition and I,love the choice of fabric! Funny because raising the neckline is the one thing that I wanted to do when I looked at this pattern...now I guess that I better go ahead and buy the pattern too! Thanks! I am so pleased to see that someone else loves making and wearing tops. After reading some interesting books about the villains of "fast fashion" I decided that making tops in fabrics that I love was the least little Ingrid that I could do to make my own little ripple in the big,big, pond....

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  7. mzjohansenOctober 6, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Oops ....my mistake. I thought that I had seen a similar sewing pattern, but that I have looked for it again I see that I must have imagined it....yikes!

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  8. Sue KOctober 6, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    It looks great and I love the colour. How do you get the fit so acurate? Do you have a dress form to help?

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  9. textilejunkieOctober 6, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I would love to make this for my mom! Color, fabric, everything! And thanks for turning me on to Gudrun!

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  10. Jean SOctober 6, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    That looks so comfy! The older I get, the less I like anything that clings. It looks great on you.

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  11. VirginiaOctober 6, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    This looks so smart, and comfortable. You're so clever Melody

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  12. HelenOctober 10, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Love that!

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