Friday, 19 June 2015

Wardrobe puzzle solved

I have solved the puzzle of my handmade wardrobe. I know, quite a statement isn't it? You may remember me saying I found it hard to wear some of my handmade clothes because they all went with Jeans and I can't wear jeans to work for the majority of the week...but look at these...

Wide leg trousers made with dark chambray. Everything in my wardrobe, when held up to these trousers, worked for me. It was like having 'work' jeans.

Coloured tops - tick
The pattern was from Simplicity and came free from in March with Sew magazine earlier in the year. (Simplicity K1699)
They have a darted front and back and an invisible side zip - so comfy but with the crease in the front, so smart too.


Flowery top - tick


Marble printed silk top - tick


It is Friday, I am done in with work, family, feeding everybody, remembering birthdays and laundry. Last weeks refashioned strawberry represents how I feel right now! I need the weekend.

Jo  xxxx
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17 comments:

  1. the linen cloud19 June 2015 at 20:30

    What a great wardrobe fixer! Enjoy the weekend lovely! Bee xx

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  2. Christina19 June 2015 at 20:45

    Don't you love it when it all comes together? Your strawberry looks even more like the old muppet man on the balcony this week. Hope you get a restful weekend. x

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  3. Mad about Craft19 June 2015 at 20:47

    Lovely trousers! I also love your shoes!

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  4. Unknown19 June 2015 at 21:03

    Great wardrobe fix, and from a free pattern too.

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  5. Amy at love made my home19 June 2015 at 21:50

    Fantastic!!!! Does that mean that you aren't sewing anything else now!! I hope not! Poor strawberry, I hope that you make a better recovery from your weariness than he is going to! xx

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  6. Ashley cramp19 June 2015 at 23:14

    Jo you make me die! so wish you lived nearer....D x
    Ps great fixing....such a good idea!
    ( from a fellow jeans wearer...)

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  7. My Garden Diaries20 June 2015 at 04:58

    You crack me up! That strawberry says it all! I think it should be a regular feature here on your blog! And those trouser jeans are so my speed! I love the wide leg and how they look with all of your tops! Wishing you an outstanding weekend! Nicole xo

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  8. Preeti20 June 2015 at 08:31

    Nice troujeans!!;) No wonder you need fresh strawberries now, sure the weekend will get you pep up :) Looking forward to see what's on your strawberrymeter on Monday;)

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  9. Lazy Days & Sundays20 June 2015 at 09:21

    I know just how that strawberry feels. Your trousers are lovely and such a good fit. Well done on another successful creation.

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  10. Anonymous20 June 2015 at 12:07

    I had a blue chambray skirt which I made - it was quite light though, and like you I found it went with everything. I loved it so much! I know it was made from either a prima or essentials magazine pattern but I don't know where either the skirt or the pattern is now. I think they were lost in a move. I think your trousers are fabulous, and look comfortable, smart and useful. Perfect to wear at work. And of course out of it too.

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  11. Anonymous20 June 2015 at 13:12

    The not quite jeans are looking very good. Loving their ability to go with anything, an essential addition to any wardrobe. I hope you feel better than the strawberry soon!

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  12. Meredith20 June 2015 at 15:10

    Funny I feel exactly the same way after college orientation, three days a work and a lost phone. Now I have a stinking cold, I need a slow morning and that is exactly what I have. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those pants. Brilliant!
    Meredith

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  13. Gracie Saylor20 June 2015 at 20:39

    Success indeed, Jo! Now enjoy your weekend! 😊💞🌺

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    1. Gracie Saylor20 June 2015 at 20:41

      oops I sent you a smiley face, hearts and flowers :) xx

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  14. mamasmercantile21 June 2015 at 16:57

    Those trousers are the perfect solution, beautiful.

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  15. Gillian Roe24 June 2015 at 21:43

    Perfection! You have one knock out hand made wardrobe. X

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  16. Gillian Roe24 June 2015 at 21:43

    Perfection! You have one knock out hand made wardrobe. X

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