Saturday, July 02, 2011

I'm officially back!

Well, I say "officially" because I've been home for almost 3 weeks, but I'm just getting back into the sewing groove. I needed something sorta easy to jumpstart the mojo. So I picked this:
Project Details:
Pattern Sizing: 10 - 24; I cut the 14
I made this using a white tissue weight linen, which I felt was the perfect weight for this type of tunic. I didn't have to do a FBA, but I did lengthen it by 2 inches. I wanted a true tunic style. I really love the bib front and the shirt-tail style hem. And I also used French seams.
I accessorized it with a multi-color strip necklace and turquoise necklace that I bought at a shop near me. And my silver hoop earrings, stacked bangles, a red skinny belt and red Dolce Vita wedges.
Being that it was 100 degrees today, I couldn't imagine wearing this with anything other than my Old Navy 5" shorts!

47 comments:

  1. this looks amazing! Great photography as well! I missed your posts and congratulations on your Vogue patterns debut!!!

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  2. So lovely! You will wear that for years.

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  3. You look effortlessly chic! Great job, I really do love it.

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  4. I have missed your posts. You look fabulous in this tunic. The styling is spot on.

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  5. Well Done! Welcome Back! :)

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  6. Now this is runway ready. Girl, strut your stuff on down the catwalk! Look Fabulous! I know a few stars who could learn a bit from this outfit!

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  8. Now, you better work it Erica B! May I add that you are giving girls in their 20's a run their money, love it!

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  9. You look stunning. THese pictures look really professional and you are beautiful. Great work!

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  10. Could you look anymore fabulous! Great photography too.

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  11. Out of the pages of Vogue!!!

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  12. LOVE it! Look at you all glamoured and swanky. The tunic is beautiful on you. It's perfectly paired with your shorts and red shoes. ☺ Glad to see you back. Happy Sunday!

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  13. Welcome back! I enjoyed reading about your experiences.

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  14. You've got the legs to go with this outfit, it looks really lovely.

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  15. Welcome back Erica, I've missed your sewing posts. Lovely shirt!

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  16. Welcome back! Marvelous outfit. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. Cool! That absolutely looks good on you!

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  18. So glad you're back! Nice tunic, and fantastic photos. Kudos to your husband!

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  19. Great outfit! And I love the photos, you look amazing!

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  20. You are on fire! Love the look!

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  21. Gorgeous tunic. Gorgeous lady! You make it look so easy! I'm not sure whether to applaud or cry! ;)

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  22. I love French seams. They're so smooth and luxurious - a good return for the small bit of extra labour involved. Great tunic!

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  23. Gorgeous! Your work is so inspiring. Welcome Back!!!

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  24. Love your outfit...you look great! What a treat to see you in my Vogue Patterns magazine!

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  25. Love the photography, and the tunic is great! I especially love how you've styled it. It's so effortlessly chic!

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  26. You look great!
    Welcome back.

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  27. tres chic! such easy and effortless looking style

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  28. Stunning! You and your husband - what a team! Glad you are back.

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  29. Erica, I very much like your operations, invite in my blog behind an award.

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  30. Welcome back and love it!

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  31. Welcome back Erica! This tunic definitely makes me rethink what I said about tunics on me... Love this look! Absolutely chic!

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  32. simple but oh so beautiful!

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  33. Nice outfit. It looks so cool. I could use that here in Memphis.

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  34. Simple, chic, elegant! I love all of it!

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  35. Well ok beautiful! Glad you're back!

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  36. Welcome back! Admittedly your husband has a great model to work with but he takes some brilliant photos too!

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  37. Anonymous6:26 AM

    Fab photos. You look amazing. I'm glad I bought this pattern. I'm even more inspired to make it now.

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  38. You look like you were modeling in Essence magazine. Fantastic!

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  39. Nice to see you back - and you've hired a professional photographer - FAB!

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  40. You look like a model girl!! Your husband did a great job capturing you in that fab outfit!!

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  41. Work it Girl!!! You look fabulous :)

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  42. you're blog is so inspiring and you look beautiful! your husband did a great job photographing you. work it! :)

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  43. Erica- i am one of you new followers! These photos make you look like a movie star! You are absolutely gorgeous! Your hubbie did a great job with these photos!!! I love the outfit!

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