Saturday, May 3, 2014

big baby blue culottes


Hi!
The other day, I sewed a pair of culottes from a new pattern and I really liked the result. I wore it on the next day and asked my husband to take some pictures of happy me in them, and what I found was that all pictures were out of focus. A very typical happy story...

The pattern is Shamrock from Tamanegi-kobo. These wide culottes have an elastic waistband and they were easy to sew. I think I'll make more pairs in the future!

The only alteration I had was for the back pockets. I added a pair of big patch pockets under the original mock flaps to make them less mock.

Have a great month, dear sewists!

love,
yoshimi

the cocktail was good anyway
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21 comments:

  1. PhilippaMay 3, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    They are very cute and suit you well. It's not a style I see in the UK, but I like it!

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  2. lila und gelbMay 3, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful Outfit!!
    It suits you so much. I like the oversised pockets.
    best wishes!!

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  3. GailMay 3, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    These are awesome! I used to be very against culottes, but yours and another I've seen recently at Lily Sage & Co. blog, have really changed my mind. Your whole outfit is just perfect!

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  4. LisaMay 3, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    I adore your outfit - especially the culottes! I like the oversized pockets too. :)

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  5. JennyMay 3, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    They are very fun! Beautiful colors.

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  6. AnonymousMay 3, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    They're beautiful and they suit you. The colour is gorgeous – very cooling for spring and summer. What type of fabric did you use for these? I like the way they fall.
    Thanks
    Barbara

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    1. yoshimiMay 3, 2014 at 7:25 AM

      Thank you Barbara for your comment! The fabric was ... well, it was one of the mystery fabrics. It looked something like a cotton/rayon tweed, but I am not sure. I got it from a jumble sale that was organized by indie designers and small clothing companies.

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    2. AnonymousMay 3, 2014 at 8:12 AM

      Oh yes, those mysterious "unknown" fabrics that sometimes work out really well, as did this project.
      Barbara

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  7. SaraMay 3, 2014 at 3:44 AM

    You look so incredibly elegant in these! I never thought I'd want a pair of culottes, but now I do!

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  8. Debbie IlesMay 3, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    They are absolutely fabulous! I love the shape, colour and styling with that crop top. They look wonderful on you. I made my own culottes a few weeks ago and LOVE them. I definitely need more in my wardrobe this year.

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  9. Karin- the F girlMay 3, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    They are lovely and somehow look so elegant on you. I am sure I would look weird in culottes, and not very classy. But maybe I should try with your image and example in mind :-)

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    They look very nice on you, and the pockets were a nice addition. I like your haircut, too!

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  11. opportunityknitsMay 3, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    You look so stylish in these culottes. I really like the cut, colour and the fabric.

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  12. PatriciaMay 3, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    You always look so good in the light colors and the relaxed and interesting shapes that you choose.

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  13. SharonMay 3, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Stylish culottes and the large pockets are a great touch.

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  14. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaMay 3, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    only you could make culottes outrageously chic.

    i just went through the same thing with my husband. i think we should send all of our photographers to a point & shoot retreat.

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  15. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)May 4, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    Great culottes and styling. I think all husbands are photography challenged. Built in photographer my foot! LOL

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  16. PamMay 4, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    I love your great style and clean lines. Always classic! Congratulations!

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  17. MargoMay 4, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Lovely as always! I think that the addition of the pockets was perfect!

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  18. UnknownMay 14, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    I love these! Especially the pockets. :)

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  19. AnLoRaMay 27, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Very nice culottes in a wonderful soft blue...
    I'd like to sew a similar one, but my sewing experience and japanese isn't good enough, i think :(

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