Project Minima:

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Resort Wear 2018

~ Yes, strike that pose ~

Just lounging about on my back porch as one does in the dog days of August.



But what am I wearing you ask?  My usual this and that.  The fabric is a border print challis.  The pants started off from Sandra Betzina Vogue 1355 which is a favorite of mine.   The top on the other hand, was a flop (my own fault) from Butterick 5955 because I made it a zillion times too big as well as situated the print poorly. 



~ Hey, what's that I spy? ~

But all that's changed now.  After hours/days/weeks of pinning, trying on, taking apart, naps and readjusting, I got to something I really liked.  Amazing.  I'm always amazed that can happen. 



~ ahhh, a little rabbit just hopped by ~


Why can't I ever remember that while I'm going through the process?!  




~ and then my shoes from ebay came in the mail ~

sweet.


And yay, I'm showing up for Patti at Not Dead Yet Style, Catherine's I Will Wear What I Like and Cherie's Shoe & Tell when they all go live. 


Posted by pao at 9:42 AM
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13 comments:

  1. Vancouver BarbaraAugust 5, 2018 at 10:50 AM

    I love pajama dressing. Yours is the best. Must try that pants pattern.

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    1. paoAugust 5, 2018 at 4:07 PM

      whoa Barbara, my comment disappeared. I was saying that I just lower the crotch and/or raise the waistline on the pants pattern. Also, make sure to widen it at the ankle if you're not using a knit. (Ask me how I know).

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    2. Vancouver BarbaraAugust 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM

      Thanks for the tips. Good to know.

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  2. notdeadyetstyleAugust 5, 2018 at 4:57 PM

    No evidence of any flops here - you look relaxed and cool in this great print. Love, love the narrowing at the ankle. xox

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

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    1. paoAugust 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM

      I flipped that flop, alright. Thank goodness. I'm getting so slow at sewing. But really it's alright. I've got plenty to wear as is.

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  3. LouisaAugust 6, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    All cool and comfy, you! Love the colours in your border print.

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    1. paoAugust 6, 2018 at 4:23 PM

      Hey Louisa, are you back from your trek already? Or are you doing tech on the trail? Luv the cargo shorts you made for the man. How cool is that?

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  4. SJ KurtzAugust 6, 2018 at 9:59 PM

    Your results are better than your patterns; this is an ensemble that I cannot get the photos big enough to appreciate. AS for the not realizing you are going to get to something better by experimentation, well. sometimes that doesn't happen. And then there's that whole 'hopes vs expectation vs letting go and trusting the process' thang. The one that ends with the butterfly on the end of your finger when you stopped waiting for it.
    I feel sorry for butterflies. We heap all these analogies and allegories on them, and did they ask for it? NO.

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    1. paoAugust 8, 2018 at 6:50 AM

      You are right about the photos. I'll have to shoot some details for the sewing aficionados out there. I do think that process thing is a matter of time. And time outs, for both you and the garment. Sometimes years...

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  5. cocoAugust 10, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    You are a work of art :-) Love this.

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  6. paoAugust 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Welcome danae rem. That's what I was doing at the beginning of Project Minima - refashioning my clothes to fit and stopping buying clothes. Both were a huge relief and started the creative juices flowing. I haven't shopped for clothes (new or thrifted) since then. Oh, except for my ebay shoes. If you're blogging, I'd luv to see what you've got going.

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  7. paoAugust 13, 2018 at 8:16 AM

    I appreciate your commenting, danae rem and here's to more creative inspiration coming your way!

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