tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post7253512511013577595..comments2023-05-13T13:00:30.240+10:00Comments on Lavender & Twill : ༺ Stitching Stories: Adventures in Baby Cord ༻Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-58795051795913213192015-07-20T08:29:00.849+10:002015-07-20T08:29:00.849+10:00Ah, thank you Jessica! It's a bit tricky being...Ah, thank you Jessica! It's a bit tricky being out of sync with the seasons in the top parts of the world ~ I think that's where Pinterest is so awesome for keeping around the cute outfit I see on all you Nothern gals!Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-85912714748562762812015-07-19T00:58:20.983+10:002015-07-19T00:58:20.983+10:00Positively beautiful outfit! I tend to lean toward...Positively beautiful outfit! I tend to lean towards separates a lot more in the cooler months, too, including a beloved 70s does 40s grey skirt. Next winter I'm going to pay homage to this lovely look and wear my purple sweater with it. Thank you for the terrific style inspiring! <br /><br />Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaJessica Cangianohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/ChronicallyVintagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-9945945343902959912015-07-18T15:14:03.603+10:002015-07-18T15:14:03.603+10:00Thank you Lindsey! My hair actually gave me more ...Thank you Lindsey! My hair actually gave me more bother than the blouse... : / I'm not very adept at styling snoods yet, I need more practice! (^ ^)Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-78217971545037576352015-07-17T00:52:14.933+10:002015-07-17T00:52:14.933+10:00This look is stunning! I can't believe you sew...This look is stunning! I can't believe you sewed that top (I'm lucky if I can properly sew a button). Your hair is incredible, too!<br /><br />-Lindsey<br />www.have-clothes-will-travel.comLindsey Pulshttp://www.have-clothes-will-travel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-72719730923941199592015-07-16T13:41:49.052+10:002015-07-16T13:41:49.052+10:00I'm digging this 40s style on you. I really li...I'm digging this 40s style on you. I really like the top - it's got a great vintage meets modern feel that works very well for you. I'm sorry the first top was such a pain in the butt for you, but this one looks like it was worth taking the long way around to get to!zellamaybenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-46650871117634237852015-07-16T04:18:57.739+10:002015-07-16T04:18:57.739+10:00Gorgeous, that top turned out lovely - and I now k...Gorgeous, that top turned out lovely - and I now know what "aubergine" means haha, I've always wondered what on earth that was :P I love the beautiful winter light in these photos - your photos always have the dreamiest lighting and colours.Harlownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-54299231836157356122015-07-15T22:22:54.983+10:002015-07-15T22:22:54.983+10:00Ahaha, I don't think that I do all that well o...Ahaha, I don't think that I do all that well on giving up on a project either Cici... Like yourself, I get an idea locked in my head and it's so hard to let it go! I plan to finish my dress at a later date when I feel more sane about it. :P <br /><br /><br />Yes, color blocking is one of those funny things ~ perfectly vintage, yet I have such a modern association with it that I don't think I'd deliberately set out to do it - ever. Yet here we are! XDBonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-35098408976467876592015-07-15T15:56:00.752+10:002015-07-15T15:56:00.752+10:00I think you've just summarised why I don't...I think you've just summarised why I don't even attempt to sew!! I get so attached to the idea of something that even if it went so wrong I couldn't wear it, I'd probably keep going and try to get into it even if two sizes too small anyway! Fortunately you know when to give up and instead you made this cute top, which I love the colours of. I don't think I have any colour-blocking in my wardrobe as I associate it so much with modern fashion, but this top is perfectly cute and retro. I'd definitely wear it! xxCiCi Mariehttp://www.cici-marie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-89921781448182164582015-07-15T10:38:38.001+10:002015-07-15T10:38:38.001+10:00I so want to tackle the pants, but I don't hav...I so want to tackle the pants, but I don't have the right fabric yet. I'm eyeing some off ponte knit though, so maybe soon!Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-31517643571394251982015-07-15T10:36:55.795+10:002015-07-15T10:36:55.795+10:00Yup ~ I'm totally with you on the "colorb...Yup ~ I'm totally with you on the "colorblocking" movement as a whole Esther, not really something I am into! It definitely has strong roots in vintage fashion however ~ particularly the 1940s. It makes sense though. If you don't have enough of one fabric to make a dress, combine two and there you are. Just like I had to do with my blouse! Hehee. <br /><br /><br />Yes. Loads of character. *cough* :D Actually, it's not all that bad. I think I can finish the dress at some point. I just was too fed up with it at that point to keep on pressing on through all the problems. Plus, I did learn somethings for tackling my next knit project, so that's good. ^__^Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-12438314962504092792015-07-15T10:26:03.127+10:002015-07-15T10:26:03.127+10:00Ugh.. Stretch... Seriously, I have no idea how it...Ugh.. Stretch... Seriously, I have no idea how it was cut so completely off. I was being super careful *not* to stretch the fabric as I cut it, but still! <br /><br />I'm going to try again, mostly because I'm determined to conquer knits, and secondly, I have another length of knit fabric in my stash that I got given. So you know, guilt free experimenting! (- ‿ •)Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-86340352283900377982015-07-15T10:23:31.138+10:002015-07-15T10:23:31.138+10:00Thanks Liz ~ it can be so tough to get through bad...Thanks Liz ~ it can be so tough to get through bad sewing mojo. I'm sure the only reason I did was because I'm too stubborn to give up even when it's good for me! >__<Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-23529640332058804442015-07-15T10:22:39.196+10:002015-07-15T10:22:39.196+10:00Thank you Brigid! I am really happy with how the c...Thank you Brigid! I am really happy with how the colors turned out with the blouse. It certainly makes for a fun change. :DDBonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-30104630702809394002015-07-15T10:21:16.590+10:002015-07-15T10:21:16.590+10:00I know right? Usually I manage to sneak in a print...I know right? Usually I manage to sneak in a print somewhere - even if it's my hair bow or shoes! Lol. Although - I suppose the purse might count? :P <br /><br /><br />I would totally recommend this blouse pattern. Like I said, it's really simple to put together, and I enjoyed making it. I think that's always a sign of a good pattern!Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-58851403147806094362015-07-15T10:19:44.859+10:002015-07-15T10:19:44.859+10:00Thank you Beta! I'm glad to see you are still ...Thank you Beta! I'm glad to see you are still around, hopefully things are going well for you even if they are a bit up and down! :)Bonita Vearhttp://www.lavenderandtwill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-82498645705840619262015-07-15T05:50:27.198+10:002015-07-15T05:50:27.198+10:00This is such a cute outfit! I love the purple and ...This is such a cute outfit! I love the purple and grey combination. I've used the pants from that pattern a few times, but have never made the blouse.evie skeltonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-38961321621733420062015-07-15T05:47:43.683+10:002015-07-15T05:47:43.683+10:00Oh my!! I LOVE this whole outfit!! The blouse look...Oh my!! I LOVE this whole outfit!! The blouse looks absolutely gorgeous on you, and I love the color scheme!! I had thought of making a contrasting yoke, but never though of making the sleeves the same color. SO lovely!! I never even thought of it as "colorblocking" (a rather modern [~shudder~] technique) because yours looks so utterly vintage and beautiful.<br />I can definitely relate in the problematic project department; I just made a '40s skirt with pleats front and back, only to find out that it's too small! The waist fits just fine, but the hips are tight, and that's with having the skirt eased onto the waistband! And I'm definitely more of a tree-trunk than a pear shape! It's so frustrating.<br />But all these failed projects build sewing character, if nothing else. And hopefully you'll be able to salvage your dress! It would be so gorgeous and comfortable, without a doubt.<br />Lovely, lovely outfit, Bonita!! Gorgeous as always.Esther @ Dolly Createsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-30503549828172408262015-07-15T03:35:13.572+10:002015-07-15T03:35:13.572+10:00This blouse is lovely! I have that same pattern bu...This blouse is lovely! I have that same pattern but have never used it, I'll have to pull it out to use this fall. I'm sorry to hear about the frustrating dress, I hate it when sewing projects go wrong. That looks like such a cute pattern too! I admit I don't really understand how to work with knits, the strech just seems to create more problems than it solves!Bianca Espositonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-13427826312954393882015-07-14T23:13:07.836+10:002015-07-14T23:13:07.836+10:00Bonita, I love love LOVE this outfit!!! It is SOOO...Bonita, I love love LOVE this outfit!!! It is SOOO darling, no wonderful, no, oh what is the word I am searching for??? Oh I know, gorgeous! The color blocking is positively marvelous. I thought that you had made your skirt and the blouse was vintage, but the fact that you made both? I applaud you! :DBrigidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-18044590752742157992015-07-14T21:39:52.285+10:002015-07-14T21:39:52.285+10:00Good save! My sewing schedule has basically stoppe...Good save! My sewing schedule has basically stopped.<br /><br />Colour blocking is very much growing on me, and I love the particular colours in this outfit. It is oddly lacking in print for you, but I am a solids girl really, so I love it. <br /><br />And it's funny, because I was just thinking that what I need is tops without collars and wondering about good patterns (for all the mythical sewing time that is going to suddenly appear). But I must be very bad at imagining finished garments, because I wouldn't have given that pattern a second look, but I love the result!Tanithhttp://tanithrowan.blogpost.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-77276600859293313562015-07-14T20:28:57.321+10:002015-07-14T20:28:57.321+10:00Darling gal! I was very impressed with your "...Darling gal! I was very impressed with your "made by me" :-)<br />I was was going through the pictures first as I always do before reading and I loved so much your outfit, you look stunning! And than I got to know you made everything! :o) Wow<br /><br />Many hugs from Beta<br />(I disappeared a little because my up and downs of life, but still here!)Betahttp://miss-beta.blogspot.pt/noreply@blogger.com