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Featured Seamstress: Shaerie

Name: Shaerie

Skill Level: Expert

Pattern: Violet

Her website: Sew LA

What kind of fabric did you use? I used some beautiful lawn from Alexander Henry – Eton Butterfly in the “Tea” colorway.

How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? That would definitely be the fabric – I fell in love with it, and stashed it till just the right pattern came along! Also, I usually tweak patterns just a bit to fit my body better – in this instance, I pinned the lower back pattern piece an inch away from the fold to give myself a little more room in the back, and gathered it a bit more to fit the yoke. After making the first version (the butterflies), I decided to cut one size smaller in the neckline and shoulder area, which is a common adjustment for me. I also made another version with a sleeve adaptation.

What thoughts do you have about the project? I love this blouse! It’s a go-to pattern for me, especially when I’m trying to use fabric from my stash – and I can always cut a contrast collar if I don’t have enough! We use this pattern in one of our intermediate level classes because it is chock full of core intermediate skills: sewing darts, gathering, clipping and notching, grading, understitching, setting sleeves and buttonholes!

Thanks, Shaerie!

Caitlin Clark

Caitlin is the Colette Patterns design assistant. You can follow Caitlin at her blog, the story girl.

Comments

Amanda

April 30, 2012 #

That fabric is simply divine! Looks absolutely smashing :D

Angela

April 30, 2012 #

Great use of some adorable fabric! Nice to see SewLA getting a shout out!

Violet

May 1, 2012 #

I’m beginning to love that Violet!

Krystal Diaz

June 4, 2012 #

Shaerie is awesome!