
Isabelle is a relatively ‘new blogger’ that blew my mind away with her contest creations. Today she’s blogging a Lotta dress sewn with knits! She designed a new collar and afterwards I drew this collar in all sizes for you! This new pattern pieces is compatible with the Louisa, Lotta and Ileana dress and can be downloaded fro free HERE. I also made a 2nd version for the Julia sweater that I will release soon. Thanks a lot Isabelle for this new idea. I can’t wait to use this new collar myself!
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Even though I’ve been sewing for a few years, it was a big step for me to enter the unknown blog-land. Luckily I got a few helping hands, some taps on the back and I dived into it… In other words, I’m a rookie in the world of blogging. When Marte of Compagnie M. approached me to blog about her patterns, I didn’t hesitate. She organised a contributors event together with some other talented bloggers.
I’m a big fan of her designs and I have participated in her competition in 2015. My creations can be found at this blogpost. I love being creative with existing designs and giving them my own twist. Hence I wanted to design my own collar. Not that obvious as I haven’t followed any course in pattern design. I had a design in mind, however it was a challenge to transform it onto paper. (that part gave me even more respect for all the designers)
After sewing a few trials and errors I managed to end up with the right one. A collar with a vintage twist. I adapted the pattern with this collar and added short sleeves. The dress is made in a heavier jersey instead of cotton. A perfect match for this pattern. The complete tutorial on the modifications can be found on my blog.
I also added loops to hold a belt or string. The skirt part has not been changed, I only added some piping to the pockets. The back is finished with a blind zipper. You can finish the collar in several ways. You could also add piping. On this one I added matching vintage buttons. The pockets and sleeve bindings are made out of glitter sweater. Those match nicely with the blue colour of the jersey. I found a silver cord used for curtains to serve as a belt.
I fell instantly in love with this soft fabric. The heavy double gauze jersey suits my girl perfectly. I wanted the collar to be an eyecatcher, so I also made a matching Julia sweater. That way you can combine the two pieces and also wear it in winter time. For more info on the sweater and a tutorial hop over to my blog.
Pattern : Lotta dress and Julia sweater by Compagnie M.
Fabric : Birch Flight Aqua and grey glitter sweater.
Decorations : Stoffen Van Leuven and Mertens.
Voor dat leuke kraagje een dikke 10 Isabelle! Dat wordt zeker een topper voor menig zelfgemaakt communiekleedje de komende weken/maanden!!
Wat jammer nou dat we hier geen communicantje hebben…
Dat heeft ze mooi ontworpen hé! Ik wil het graag ook eens proberen!
Wauw, ik sta helemaal perplex! Dit is gewoon prachtig!
Jouw blogberichtje ziet er ook geweldig uit! :)
Super leuk die nieuwe kraag!
Ja he! Ik ben ook blij dat ze deze ontwierp. Het geeft me zin om er nog te tekenen. ;)
What a stunning dress Isabelle! Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous pictures!!
Totally agree!
So very nice!! If only I had a girl…..
You can sew for my girls! ;)
1 woord: GEWELDIG!!!!!!!!!!
FORMIDABEL! ;)
I’m moving to Belgium. There’s something in the water that fuels amazing sewists there!
It’s true what you say! We have a lot of talented seamstresses in Belgium. But maybe that’s not a coincidence. I have the impression that everyone sews! ;)
Prachtig!
Helemaal mee eens. Isabelle heeft talent!
Thx everyone for the nice comments!
Dubbel en dik verdiend!
Absoluut verdiend! Ik kijk uit naar je volgende creatie! :)