Name: Rachel
Skill Level: Intermediate
Patterns Used: Jasmine and Clover
Her Blog: Boo Dogg & Me: A Sewing Journey
Her Post about the Pattern: Clover Pants and Jasmine Blouse
What kind of fabric did you use? I used a white swiss dot cotton for Jasmine, and grey stretch denim for the Clovers (98% cotton, 2% elastine). Both purchased from Tessuti Fabrics in Melbourne out of my birthday money!
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? Personal style is something I have been pondering of late. I had a baby 8 months ago, and am still breastfeeding. Prior to having a bub, I wore dresses and high-waisted skirts with a top tucked in 99.9% of the time. Breastfeeding makes those kinds of outfits near impossible. This outfit has therefore been my ‘uniform’ of late. It is flattering and stylish, yet totally practical. I was so excited when these patterns were released!
What thoughts do you have about the project? I found Jasmine to be a straightforward project. I didn’t make any changes, except to lengthen the blouse by approximately 5cm. I love the pattern – and am planning to sew another one in a gorgeous silk I bought in Italy recently. The Clover pants are very easy to put together, but challenging to fit. The sew-a-long was very helpful (thanks Colette Patterns!), but as I had never fit pants to that level before, I made 4 muslins (my blog has details on the adjustments I made). I absolutely love the end result, and they get a lot of wear. I’m actually just finishing off a black pair right now! These pants tick so many boxes for me.
Thanks, Rachel!
Oh yay, so great to see Rachel on here! Love her outfit, what a great pairing of Colette patterns!
Ever notice how Colette sewers/bloggers are all so beautiful?
Love the “scrolling featured seamstress” feature. Did I miss it before or is it new?
Happy sewing and viewing…
How lovely! I’m in love with this look. Beautiful patterns, Sarai. Inspiring execution, Rachel. I really need to get past my fear of pants-making because these just became a must-have.
Oh no! Rachel….I forgot to say how much I like your Jasmine and Clover.
You look so cute wearing them!
Wow! Four muslins was soooo worth the final fit on those pants! They look amazing! I may or may not be a little jealous ;)
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments! I do love these trousers – and my black version too. I’m definitely planning a ‘bright’ coloured pair too – Sarai’s recent blue pair inspired me.
And thank you to Sarai and Caitlin for featuring me!
Very, very cute! I have to have that blouse pattern!
Simply fantastic! This whole ensemble is beautifully constructed and looks awesome!
I am in love w/ Jasmine no matter what fabric it is made from,,,,I was just thinking of Swiss dot , so pretty on you ( Clover looks great,,,well fit also!)
Just read this again and my new Beignet pattern arrived today,,,,,how very stylish that pattern is also! I am really amazed that the Colette patterns can be real workhorses in our day to day wear, we can make them in diff fabrics and get a very pretty look each time! Cant wait to get working on Beignet , such a flattering pattern, actually there is a TON of things one could do to change it each and every time,,,,for sure one I will work hard to fit perfectly,,,,,VERY well worth it ( love your patterns Sarai!)
Rachel,,,,I am coveting your well fit clovers now!
I looked at the photo, and instantly thought – that looks like a Melbourne back yard! And I was right!
Lovely top :-)