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Featured Seamstress: Ellen
Name: Ellen
Skill Level: Intermediate Advanced (I’ve been sewing for 38 years, lol)
Pattern: Jasmine
Blog: It’s a Sewing Life
Her post about the pattern: New Jasmine
What kind of fabric did you use? A vintage madras cotton I’ve had in my stash, plus some newly purchased linen for the collar.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I really like plaids, and think plaids on the bias give a lot of interest, without a lot of work. I also fall into the older category (not that old, but definitely past my 30s, so I wanted it to look age appropriate and not too “girly”. I think the contrast and simple tie with the collar accomplish that.
What thoughts do you have about the project? I really loved this project, and found it easy to construct, but unique in appearance. It is definitely a top that will see a lot of wear for at least 3 seasons of the year!
Thanks, Ellen!
Comments
Gail Ann Thompson
November 7, 2011 #
I’m older, too ~ 60 ~
Love all the sweet, scallops, and ruffles! Sadly, I burried my feminine self in a business suit, and swam with the sharks in a land office, when I could have been womanly and motherly.
My choice, bad choice.
Bring on the pink, girly things!!!
I haven’t got much time left to enjoy them.
JuliaP
November 7, 2011 #
Beautiful workmanship! Love the plaid.
Amy
November 7, 2011 #
she’s amazing
kj d
November 7, 2011 #
I have to say that I have a couple of things Ellie made, enjoy them all… She is a wonderful seamstress and I enjoy everything about this wonderful lady.
Kim
November 7, 2011 #
What a wonderful feature on a wonderful person and seamstress! What a cute blouse! love the feature!
Carolyne
November 7, 2011 #
I love the plaid….great idea!
ginny
November 7, 2011 #
By luck, I happened to be in Elle’s company the first time she wore her newly made Jasmine! It is tremendously flattering and superbly constructed — well done Elle :D.
Kila
November 7, 2011 #
This is by far one of my favorites. So cheerful, flattering and great fabric choice.
Emma
November 7, 2011 #
Oh my, Ellen is lovely, and with such great style! I’ve been struggling on the fabric for the Jasmine so it is great to see Ellen’s styling!
jeanne donovan
November 7, 2011 #
Elle that blouse is so cute1 Perfect fabric choice!
didyoumakethat
November 8, 2011 #
That is really lovely.
Rebecca
November 8, 2011 #
I love this! The plaid is perfect!
Cennetta
November 14, 2011 #
Congratulations Ellen. The top looks great and very flattering.