Featured Seamstress: Caroline
Name: Caroline
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Macaron
Her Blog: Miss Jackson Design
Her post about the pattern: Spring Macaron
What kind of fabric did you use? Light blue cotton for the shell, vintage hand-dyed kimono silk for the contrast and pockets. The whole thing was actually just a trial to use up some fabric I had lying around but it worked out really well.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I just wanted to add a bit of flair to the dress since the cotton was so plain, then I came across the silk in a damaged kimono I was given, so I thought using that was a good way to make it more exciting.
What thoughts do you have about the project? The pattern is fantastic – a really nice cut, fit and feminine design, and I especially like the cute sleeves! I had to add a front and back seam in the contrast pieces due to a lack of silk, but hopefully it isn’t too noticeable. I love the dress and will definitely be making another version or using parts of the pattern for other projects soon.
Thanks, Caroline!
Comments
Leith
May 14, 2012 #
Love, LOVE, love!!
Angela
May 14, 2012 #
I love your dress! Very nice…what a neat way to use that kimono. I gotta start thinking of how I want to repurpose some things I’ve got!
KWu
May 14, 2012 #
What a smart use of ombre in the contrast pieces!
Marie
May 14, 2012 #
I love your unusual contrast fabric!!!
Vanessa Traylor
May 14, 2012 #
Very cool! It looks awesome!
Ashley-refurl
May 14, 2012 #
Hands down my favorite version of the Macaron I’ve seen so far. Great job!
Angela
May 14, 2012 #
Great job! Makes me want to try this pattern!
Juliet
May 14, 2012 #
Oh my, this is GORGEOUS! The red makes the whole garment sing!
Mia
June 3, 2012 #
I absolutely love the choice of fabrics on this version of Macaron. I have this pattern and made a version that is very flattering on my body, but I didn’t make very good fabric choices so the dress makes me look very young (a sensitivity of mine).
Anyway, I love the combo of red with light blue, and the ombre is a great touch. impressive!