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Oct
10
Michelle, from Handmade Martini, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation”
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The Sunki tunic and leggings have such beautiful details.
a) it had to include my favorite Sunki details.
b) it had to be practical and have lots of wear potential.
c) it had to cost under $20 for the ensemble, minus shoes.
-the darling pleated sleeves
-the awesome side panels
-the simple a-line silhouette
-re-drafted the neckline
-added a collar
-omitted the back seam and moved it around front to allow for a button/snap closure (2-year-old “No, I do it!” friendly, of course.)
-modified the envelope shoulder to a straight seam
-added self-made piping to the pocket seams, shoulder seam, and collar
-completely lined the inside, including a reinforced bias-bound panel at the placket
-added belt loops and tie belt to complete the trench coat look
-added cuffs to the sleeves
Fabric: lightweight denim, Robert Kaufman for handmade piping/bias trim (both bought at Let’s Sew in Evansville, IN), upcycled twill for the fedora, and vintage curtain panel (fabric from M. Lowenstein and Sons) for the contrast/lining on the Sunki and lining for the fedora.
I am overjoyed to be visiting from Handmade Martini to share with you! When Emily and Ashley asked me to be a part of this series, I was humbled and thrilled. Flipping patterns is one of my favorite sewing activities, and there’s been a ton of inspiration so far!
The Sunki tunic and leggings have such beautiful details.
For months I ruminated, dreamed, and conceptualized.
Here’s my FLIP!
I had three criteria for this flip:
a) it had to include my favorite Sunki details.
b) it had to be practical and have lots of wear potential.
c) it had to cost under $20 for the ensemble, minus shoes.
It took several practice muslins to get it how I wanted it, but the result is just as I’d imagined.
First, the elements I kept:
-the darling pleated sleeves
-the awesome side panels
-the simple a-line silhouette
Now for what I changed:
-re-drafted the neckline
-added a collar
-omitted the back seam and moved it around front to allow for a button/snap closure (2-year-old “No, I do it!” friendly, of course.)
-modified the envelope shoulder to a straight seam
-added self-made piping to the pocket seams, shoulder seam, and collar
-completely lined the inside, including a reinforced bias-bound panel at the placket
-added belt loops and tie belt to complete the trench coat look
-added cuffs to the sleeves
The leggings stayed exactly as is. However, I did cut two sizes larger to give her lots of ease and growing room. The fabric I used for the leggings was medium weight denim, so it had minimal stretch and wouldn’t have been comfortable as tight leggings.
I also added a Flashback Skinny Tee (with a little more ease added) in the same fabric as the lining.
And what trench coat would be complete without a fedora? This one was made with the Elegance and Elephants Fedora Hat pattern (which I love!).
Nitty Gritty Details:
Fabric: lightweight denim, Robert Kaufman for handmade piping/bias trim (both bought at Let’s Sew in Evansville, IN), upcycled twill for the fedora, and vintage curtain panel (fabric from M. Lowenstein and Sons) for the contrast/lining on the Sunki and lining for the fedora.
Thank you so much for letting me share this with you! It’s been a blast creating it and being a part of this spectacular series.
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“Flip this Pattern” voting will begin on Friday, October 25 and run through Sunday, October 27.
Stay tuned for more “Flips” coming your way….every Thursday….between now and then!
And, in the meantime, link up your “Flipped Pattern” and be inspired by others sewing along!
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oh, WOW!! I LOVE everything about this. The fabrics, the colours, the styling, the piping, the whole look. I might have to try to make one like it for my miss for next winter
This is such an awesome cot! Everything turned out beautifully!
Wow! I love, love, LOVE it! What wonderful attention to detail you have Michelle!
Oh Michelle, that’s a great flip. Love that jacket!
Beautiful! I’d like one to fit me, please!
So super sweet! The whole entire outfit is so well done! Bravo!!!
Wow Michelle! This look is amazing! I love how you flipped the Sunki into a trench. And that Fedora is just great!
I really like this flip. Looks great!
So adorable! Love it!
What a cute and practical outfit! The coat is just too adorable!
Michelle, the outfit is absolutely stunning! The coat is simply perfect. I love everything about it. It suits your little girl so well
Thank you all so much! I really enjoyed the process, and it was an awesome pattern to work with!
Eliza sure knows how to rock a trench coat AND fedora!!! Super cute, Michelle! Thanks for sharing with our readers today…
I love the whole ensemble! You did a great job and your adorable model is rocking that Fedora!
Wow is all I can say!! This is a wonder flip! Love the entire outfit.
The contrast fabric for the pockets and the white piping make this jacket amazing! Great flip!
Wow wow wow! This outfit is awesome!
That’s a really cute outfit. the pattern is recognisable but the twists are lovely. Congratulations!
This is amazing, great alterations! Xoxo
Sweet!
This little jacket is adorable! I love the addition of the collar, belt loops, and belt, and the contrast works perfectly on this one. Lovely job! =)
So beautifully sewn too! And I love the fedora ! Want one for me , my son and my daughter !
Oh, this is just too clever for words!
xx N