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Thursday, April 28, 2011

On carnation headbands and ruffled blouses



Hello there. I am back after having a luxurious and enchanting Easter break. Hope you had great time too!
So, I guess I better roll up my sleeves. Batteries full and running, ideas coming out of my ears... if only I had more than two hands :)
Thankfully the project I am showing off here required not more than two hands and a bucket of good mood.. oh yes, and about three meters of jersey.



For this blouse I used an old Burda pattern (10/2000) with a bell sleeves and a V-neckline I thought I might enhance so instead I made two rows of ruffles (which I adore and you know I am crazy about) and I also made a wrap. The wrap is one of those loose, flowing and ruffling pieces that have been up and about for a while now, and I being determined not to be ripped off decided to make myself. It is composed of three rectangular pieces joined together and plain sleeves.



The thing I like best about it is that it can be worn in several ways (draping, tucking, tying) but here is just one shown since I had trouble taking a good picture of an ivory / light gray wrap against a white background. This thing is good to wear with everything and the combinations are numerous so I hope to wear it a lot.

Oh, and I almost forgot. The carnation headband to match it all. Isn't it cute?
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15 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteApril 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, the neckline is a lovely touch as is the headband. I am in love cardigan pieces like this. They are so versatile and perfect for travel. I am going to investigate that pattern.

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  2. ByNightCreationsApril 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    LOOOve, Looove, loooove!!!

    coincidence again... I should be posting about a new cardigan too - later on today...
    and I have been browsing through my Tshirt patterns all last night to find a neat tshirt shape I could decorate... with ruffles all around the neckline...
    How often is this going to happen again? It's just amazing, isn't it?

    love that jersey color btw ;-)

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  3. EmerApril 28, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love the ruffles on the t-shirt, they really add to it. I am presuming you used jersey fabric?

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  4. Maya KuzmanApril 28, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    KJ: the blouse is after the pattern, the wrap is not. I made it myself.
    Nat: I can't wait to see it. Ruffles for decorating is just the most adorable thing that could happen to a tee.
    Emer: yes, I used jersey (with a lot of stretch to it) for the project.

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  5. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    The headband is lovely. You are an artist.

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  6. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    So pretty...love the ruffles...glad you had a relax Easter! :)

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  7. Brandy J.April 28, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I just found your blog and I love it. Your shirt and head band are FAB!! Thanks for sharing and truly inspiring me.

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  8. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    What a fabulous ensemble Maya, that headband of yours is so romantic and goes perfectly with your blouse!

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  9. janulApril 28, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    It´s so cute! I love the headband, and I wish we could see more ways how the wrap could be worn...

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  10. magdamagdaApril 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    so was it a break, are you sure?;) it looks like a very productive one! Jersey is one thing I miss working with! Your new pieces look contagiously relaxed and well defined! Nice collection and colour choice!

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  11. KJ@letsgoflyakiteApril 30, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Oh!! now I understand why 3 metres were needed! You have been so busy!!!!

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  12. SachikoMay 2, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    So pretty! Thank you for sharing your projects at my link party. :)

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  13. Sandy AngMay 2, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Love that ruffled neckline. It's so flattering and soft looking.

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  14. Sylvia N.May 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Always love the ruffles! I have a wrap similar to yours (though bought not made) and I wear it so much....you will get much snuggly love from it! You could run a couple of your rounds of ruffles along the sleeves :)

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  15. CucicucicooMay 20, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    these are wonderful! i especially love the wrap! :) lisa

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