{My DYT Type One Style Green Gingham Blouse Burda Pattern 7255
Green Cropped Pants M.I.C., thrifted
Gold Kitten Heels Hale Bob, thrifted and also seen here
Green Handbag Tod’s, thrifted Sunnies thrifted}
Hey ladies and gents {or quite possibly gent…as I’m uncertain if I even have more than one male reader}. Finally!! After a summer’s absence, it feels so great to once again be linking up with the ever lovely Patti of Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday. You know, I bookmarked Patti’s party looong before I ever considered starting my own little blog. It has always been such a welcome source of inspiration for me, and I gotta tell ya; joining the many stylish ladies that link up weekly {soon to be bi-weekly}, makes me feel one of the cool crowd, at least for a day.
Linking up with:
Patti of Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday
Shana of ColorBlind for Thrifters Anonymous
Bella of The Citizen Rosebud for September Shoe Shine
Heather of Feather’s Flights for You Flew Tuesdays
Andrea of The Train To Crazy for Make It Wear It Thursday
Ariane of Style Sud-Est for Show Me Your Style
amy mayen says
Love the pleat in back! & the bow!
ann wood says
Winning piece here! Love this blouse, looks like an expensive designer piece with vintage flair. I want one too! Beautiful picture looking out into the sunset.
blue hue wonderland
Patti says
Ooh, you have sewn a lovely piece, Sue! This top is so vintage-cool and the whole look is full of fun. Great to see you and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday. xoxo
josep-maria badia says
I love your look, I love the team color. The blouse is lovely, with beautiful squares and neck. And pants are you wonderful, vintage style suits you beautifully. The color is great look, to match your hair.
pastcaring says
The bright zingy colour looks fabulous on you, Sue, and against the backdrop of the blue sky, these photos are a feast for the eyes! The blouse is very cute, love the 1950s vibe, you look gorgeous. xxxx
dan says
You are very nice, Sue. The top has a beautiful colour and pattern. I like also the capri pants and I love your vintage look.
To plan a journey to Canada would be fab! If I go, I will remember to bring a large coin purse!!
Shirl says
You are rockin' my favorite colour Sue. In Canada we spell color with a “u”, lol…
love
Shirl
The Style Crone says
I love the color and silhouette of your ensemble, accessorized by gold kitten heels. I admire that you can buy a piece that doesn't fit perfectly, and solve the problem yourself. I always have to take my alterations to someone else.
I adore the little bow tie that enhances your gingham blouse. It's all about the details!
Lisa says
So cute! Lovely blouse. Love the bow detail and how the fabric perfectly coordinates with the pants.
I've tried several times to sew at the outside seam of thrifted pants to slim them down. I'd say I'm successful (or passably so for me) about 60% of the time. I tried once to sew on the inseam, but got lost at the crotch area and ruined them. Maybe I should do a little on the outside and then a little on the inside…but stop mid thigh on the inside? Any tips or tricks? I have been too scared to try that one again. And I'm not a perfectionist/measurer or anything like that. I'm an eyeballer. So anything that takes too much effort will not get done. ha
Melanie says
I really love this outfit, the colour, the vintage vibe, the whole thing. I'm glad you worked with those capris, so perfect with your blouse. Your sewing talents make me swoon.
Jean at www.drossintogold.com says
I love the way the top is cropped just perfectly, complimenting the pants. Although I sew too, I'm in awe. The color you chose for this ensemble is beautiful with your hair. 🙂 I look forward to seeing what else you make with this pattern. XXOO
Val Sparkle says
Ooooh, great color! You really make gingham your own, and you are so confident with your sewing. I love the little details on that blouse.
I didn't know about the toonie, but I knew about the looney. You Canadians are so cute with your comic book money!
No fear of fashion says
I totally forgot about you. What a sin. This outfit screams Audrey to me. Fantastic colour (I love this shade of green), lovely shapes and adorable shoes. I would not mind those shoes at all..LOL
Greetje
Kelly Roy says
You've made such a great job out of the vintage pattern and I envie you for that.
I like how its cropped style flatters your figure.
Ariane Lasalle says
Hi there Sue! How are you doing?
I love this lime outfit, lime is one of my fav colors, i know i don't wear it a lot nontheless i love the color
Love all the little details and the bow what an adorable touch!
Until next time take care Sue
Ariane xo
Jan Graham-McMillen says
Telling you, girl, I'm so impressed! Freaking adorable, this little one … so cute. How nice it must be to whip up just what you have in your head! I'd spend all my time at my sewing machine too. You really are in the fashion-front-lines as part of the “sew it – restyle it -repurpose it” movement. And how pretty you look in it all.
A personal note about pants … I've gotten so used to altering my own hems and waistlines that I found myself in a dressing room trying on a similar shaped capri. The waist was a little big … (I can take care of that) … of course they were too long … (I can do that too) and a bit wide in the hip and leg (maybe I can narrow this here …)
It finally occurred to me that I should probably just go try a smaller size.
It is impossible, according to the laws of physics, to be dowdy or frumpy in lime!
Laurie says
Great blouse Sue! Looking forward to seeing it in all its incarnations. I'm still looking for the wardrobe item that gives me an Audrey-esque silhouette. I have the feeling the quest may be a hopeless one, but a fun one nonetheless!
Suzanne Carillo Style Files says
I love the bow-tie detail! So you. The outfit is so retro. You are such a sewing wizard.
I too dream about looking like Audrey. I will somehow have to grow an extra 4 inches and lose an extra 10 lbs though. She was not muscular at all and wisp thin.
Too bad your heels were eaten by the sand. I think it would have helped with your overall Audreyness.
bisous
Suzanne
Emalina says
What a pretty blouse! The neon colour is great on you Sue!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Amy! I'm glad you like the bow, given that you are the expert!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Ann. It's always a pleasure to have you stop by and comment.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thank you Patti! Happy to be joining in once again with Visible Monday.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thank you Josep. I appreciate your comments every time. Now, I do have at least two gents reading. 🙂
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Curtise. I love that description…zingy! Suits me well.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Dan. And you will have the most beautiful Italian coin purse too.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Shirl! Yes, we share the love for lime.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Judith. I don't always solve the problem to my satisfaction, but I really appreciate that I can give it a good shot.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
I'll pop you an email Lisa. It does get trickier at the point where the inseams meet the crotch seam. I usually taper off before that point, though in the case of these pants, they would benefit from narrower through the hips as well. Honestly, they're a little too large, but because they're a thrift find, there wasn't a smaller size.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Hey Melanie. You got it going too…and way more creatively than me. Love getting ideas from your posts.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Jean…another tres inspirational sewing blogger. I was hesitant about the top length, decided to go for it as is, and I'm glad I did. It's cropped just right for the look, I think.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Hey, colourful money. I'm so glad Canada is my home, LOL. Thanks for popping by Sal…I mean Val.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Greetje! I'm thrilled that you see some Audrey going on here. Thanks for commenting.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Kelly! It's nice to have you stopping by to comment. I look forward to visiting you in Crete again soon!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Ariane, I'm great thanks. Yup, the bow is part of the pattern, and I think it adds a nice little touch at the end.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Your pant story is hilarious! You must incorporate it into a blog post of your own. And I love your law of physics! I should write that one down.
The greater challenge I have is actually choosing one of the gazillion ideas in my head. I get so overwhelmed with decision making sometime. Oh well, there are certainly worse problems that could be had.
Thanks for popping by.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
I know, clearly Audrey has a physique unlike my own. But we can pick and choose. Perhaps a tiara would suit?
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Don't you dare lose an extra ten pounds, intentionally or not. You've been through quite enough.
The good news is that I'm not often in the sand. The other news is that it doesn't make a whole lotta difference, LOL.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks for stopping by Emalina.
Flo says
Cute outfit! I am loving the green bag. (imagine that?!) Is it starting to cool off in your area yet?
Rosy says
OMG! This blouse is the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time! Love it desperately! Love your look vintage and I'm thinking I could use that daily. You are my hero!
sabine says
Before I read your post I looked at the pictures and thought how Audrey-like you look today. I love that kind of pants ending handwidth above the ancle, I love your shoes so very 60s and I love your Ginham blouse of course!
Have a fine week dear Sue!
Sabine xxx
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
I know, I know… we love our handbags! This Tod bag was a excellent score! Our September weather is beautiful. Still quite warm for our little neck of the woods.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Rosy! You and I have similar style a lot of the time.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Ooooh, thank you so much Sabine! You have a wonderful week as well.
Sacramento Amate says
Soooooooo clever, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
beautiful fit and wonderful photos.
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Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
What a sweet little top. I love the bow, the collar and the pleat detail on the back. Incredibly impressed that you created this!
Lady parisienne says
oh nice!!! very original and fashion outfit, the blouse is so cute!
Bella Q says
First off, glorious Sue thank you for linking up to Shoe Shine! I wish I also did GINGHAM SHINE because you are stellar in that top! Love the color, and the bow detail. Just lovely! Now let me peek at your shoes- 24k of shine! Stellar!
his_girl_friday says
I love gingham!
Flo says
Sue, I'm curious as to how you liked using a Burda pattern? I've never tried any of theirs, just wondering if they are easy to use, easy to fit, etc? I remember swearing off Butterick patterns at one time (as did my mom) because they were terrible.
http://lefragmentmode.blogspot.fr/ says
Love that vintage ensemble!! and the colors, so bright and bold!
http://lefragmentmode.blogspot.fr/
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Sacramento!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thank you Bella. It's fun linking up with your Shoe Shine. I LOVE shoes!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Me too, me too!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Hmmm…well, I will tell you honestly that I really liked this pattern. BUT, I used to sew Burda a lot in the eighties and would always grumble about the pattern instructions. Back then, you had to add seam allowances yourself. And, always, somewhere along the way the instructions failed me. Having said that, in the end, I would end up with a pretty cool garment. On this blouse, I liked the fit, and I found the instructions easy enough to follow. I did, however, construct the garment a little differently than their instructions in a few areas. They tell you to sew the side seams of the blouse and then fit the sleeve into the hole. I find that cumbersome, and sew the sleeve onto the armhole and sew the entire sleeve sleeve and side seam in one go. I also sewed the front facing at the bottom hem inside out, flipped it, and completed the machine stitched hem. These are little things that you pick up along the way, I guess. This is only my first foray back towards Burda patterns, but I'm hopeful that future patterns will be just as straight forward to work with. Back in the day, my first choice for patterns was always Vogue. Now, that I buy patterns from thrift stores, I'm not so fussy, LOL.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Hey! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a lovely comment.
Cheryl says
Cute! Such a perfect outfit for you. I'm looking forward to seeing the next rendition of this pattern.
Renae of Simple Sequins says
My Mom and my sister would absolutely adore you, like I do. My Mom wanted me to be an excellent seamstress like you are and my sister is an absolute, wonderful seamstress. Your outfit today reminds me of an outfit my sister made for my Mom. Isn't that interesting how that all works out? My Mom was very hip in her day. Both she and her Dad were hipsters in their later years and I think I have that in my blood, too. Especially now while I blog about fashion like I am young and full of fun. Hahahahaha. Thank you, Sue for your nice and sweet compliment! (warms my heart) ♥
Laurie says
Ooooooh! Yes, a tiara! And maybe some Oliver Goldsmith sunnies….
Lynn Dylan says
Oh, Sue, that blouse is perfect on you! And once again, we see your skill. Thanks for the money tips. LOL. I have never been to Canada, but would love to visit some day. I will be saving my pennies and hope to convert them to, was it loonies and toonies? 🙂
XOXO
Lynn Dylan
Ariane Lasalle says
Tkd for linking up Sue!
You have such great style too, happy that you are sharing your grand self!
Happy weekend to you!
Arianexo
Clairejustine oxox says
Love your blouse, you did a great job here. Matches perfect with your outfit 🙂 lovely pictures, wish I was at a warm beach now …
Rosemary the Shopper says
Lovely! Lovely! Amazing to think that I could shuffle off down to our local fabric store and get the same pattern. How cool is that? Thanks for tip about sewing the set in sleeves flat, then sewing up the underarm seams all in one. Never tried that, but I will! Anything to make those damn set in sleeves look acceptable.
Glad to hear you now have a fabric stash. I thought everyone had one. Mine grows bigger every time I go near a fabric store with a sale on. Can I resist fabric at £3 a metre or less? Apparently, no, I cannot. I'll be sewing in my coffin at the rate I'm going.
Much love from ex-Vancouverite in England,
Rosemary of http://www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com
Heather Feather says
Ooh I love it! The bow is a nice touch, and I love the interesting back! It looks great on you!
Veri says
Nice color combination!
Rosy says
Haha, It´s true!! We´re “Style Soulmates”! Yeah!
Anne-Marie Bruun says
So beautiful a dress. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Fun to meet in the big Syber world. You are also creative, I can see. It is not always I am lucky with my sewing, but I keep the suit. It's a great color you have chosen. I have around your blog. It's colors in style. You have an eye for colors
elpuntodelola says
Bonito look, un color precioso. Besos
Imogen says
Loving your outfit, you look fabulous in this print and colour. Perfect shoes. I just adore your style.
Rebecca says
This gingham blouse you made is sooooo fantastic! I really want one for myself! I love the cropped shape and the bow at the neck is glorious! The pants were such a great deal and fabulous that you could tailor them to you perfectly!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca
Carolyn says
That blouse is soooo super cute! and your whole outfit goes so well together. The perfect picnic outfit 🙂
EveryDay Bloom says
You don't have to be Audrey Hepburn to be photogenic. So much personality comes through your pictures. And I'm totally geeking out over your made-by-you blouse. Hooray for sewing machines! And green gingham! Darling outfit…I'm looking forward to seeing this blouse pattern in your “heavy rotation”.