Friday, March 9, 2012

Inspiration: Horizontal pleats

Inspiration comes and goes, and while I always have at least a dozen ideas of garments in my head, the ones I focus on the most (and eventually get to make) change constantly.
Right now, I really want something with horizontal pleats, which could be a recreation of the Ver-dance With Me top from Modcloth or a Pastille dress from Colette. We'll see!

 Ver-dance With Me Top


Raspberry Sundae Top



Periwinkle in Time Dress

Galant Strapless Dress by Jack

Pastille dress

Claudia Skirt Pattern

p.s. A little update on the Chloe pattern: I wrote I had some fit issues in the armscye area and Kristiann from Victory Patterns was kind enough to let me know that the sleeveless version of the pattern does have a low armscye (it becomes higher if you put the sleeve in... I hope it makes sense). Keep it in mind if you're thinking to tackle this pattern.

10 comments:

  1. for a novice/beginner sewer like me i use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt or tops. But id like to try making a bodice of a dress or blouse using horizontal pleating/pintucking. this simple tutorial of C&C gives me a wonderful idea how, for a newbie like me http://cottonandcurls.blogspot.com/2012/03/square-pintuck-top.html
    that ver-dance me top is lovely because of the peter pan collar added drama to the blouse. u know im a peter pan addict. heheh!
    happy weekend!

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  2. I'd love to see what you do with horizontal tucks!

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  3. Oh I love all your choices; I'm mad for the pleats at the moment! Have you seen the Salme patterns on Etsy? They're very similar to the styles you've picked with the pleats. Check it out http://www.etsy.com/listing/66572456/pdf-sewing-pattern-loose-fitting-pleated

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    1. Yup! I completely forgot to put it in!
      I posted an interview with Elisa, the designer of Salme Patterns a bit back if you're interested to know more!

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  4. Agreed - Horizontal tucks are such an elegant way to add a little "somethin somethin" to a piece - can't wait to see what you do!

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  5. Ciao,
    sono arrivata sul tuo blog scoprendolo dal forum di cucito Let's sew.
    Comincio col dirti che lo adoro in ogni sua parte, sei bravissima e soprattutto hai uno stile che adoro e trovo molto in sintonia con il mio.
    Abbiamo in comune anche l'età, piuttosto vicina, e il fatto che io (pur essendo ora tornata nella mia terra d'origine) ho vissuto a Cuneo e ci ho lasciato il cuore (nessuno ci crede, ma considerando che il 90% delle persone non conosce quei luoghi, non do loro molta importanza!).
    Tutto questo per dirti che ti ho aggiunta ai miei preferiti e verrò a trovarti molto spesso ;-)

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    1. Grazie Letizia, che bel messaggio! Tu non hai un blog?

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  6. In realtà ci sto lavorando,ne ho avuti diversi ma ora vorrei farne uno meglio organizzato!
    Non appena sarà pronto verrò a lasciarti l'indirizzo! :-)

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  7. I'm totally inspried to make a blouse with the horizontal pleats or a skirt with them as a hem detail!

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  8. I like anything with pleats and ruffles but the feline printed dress is just lovely. I'm also really into quirky prints right now - birds, florals, etc.

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