Monday, September 13, 2010

In Progress: Dog Print

In Progress: Silk Shirt
 Cuff, collar, and other pieces on my messy work table


I kind of did a double take when I first saw this dog print fabric. The first thing that came to mind was the amazing Miu Miu cat print from this past spring. I looked at the fabric for a few minutes then proceeded to wander around the fabric store for way more time than necessary, trying to decide whether dogs could be as cool. The lightweight silk would be ideal for making a basic button-up for fall and I knew I had the Built by Wendy shirt pattern somewhere in my stash from Sew U. I ended up walking out without buying it, still undecided on the print (and whether I could find the shirt pattern at home).


In Progress: Silk Shirt
Marks for where to place the pocket--they almost look like whiskers!


Well, I couldn't get the fabric out of my head for the rest of weekend. I kept picturing it in different outfit combinations. I went back to the store this past week and snatched it up. I still think the print is pretty silly and I don't know if this shirt will come out looking cool or totally weird, but I do love sewing experiments! I'll keep you posted on the end result...


In Progress: Silk Shirt

10 comments:

calivintage said...

oh my, this project is so exciting! i can't wait to see the final product!

Christy said...

I love the print! I think it's simple/subtle enough to totally work. I can't wait to see the finished piece! :)

Frances Baker said...

It's great! Its going to look amazing :) And if its silk it'll be so lovely to wear! Can't wait to see the finished result and what kind of collar you put with it! Exciting..

greenlaundry said...

:D the fact that you went back for the fabric says something, it can't go wrong

Elise / broom people said...

Oh my gosh, I LOVE this! I bet it's going to be amazing, and I can't wait to see the finished result!

casey said...

I think the print is darling! :) I dare say it's going to look really fantastic when it's done--can't wait to see it!

♥ Casey
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ramiro said...

It may seem incredible:) And if it's silk, it will be so nice to use! I can not wait to see the outcome and what kind of collar to wear with it! Exciting
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Angela said...

This is a good thing that you like sewing. Its good idea to kept picturing in different outfit combinations so you can see variety of design and try different style of yours. It is cool stuff!
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brutal said...

It is fantastic! Its going to look amazing:) And if the silk is so comfy! Can not wait to see the end result and what type of collar you put on it! Interesting.
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Steve said...

If it's silk, it would be so fun to use! I can not wait to see the result and what kind of necklace to wear with it! Exciting
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