I love a nautical style outfit, preferably when it's chic and not kitschy.  No one should want to walk around looking like a box of Cracker Jack.

Nautical and maritime styles are so cyclical in fashion that I would consider them classics instead of trends.  That's why I picked this navy and white stripe fabric for my second version of Vogue 9151.

I've worn my black version of this top too many times to count since I made it.  I knew it was time for another one.  I use my same View C in a size medium that I'd previously cut and sewed straight out of the envelope.

And just like before, I knew that this one would also benefit from eyelets and lacing.

And what's a nautical outfit without a great pair of sailor pants.  The new Simplicity 8058 is the perfect pattern to suit my needs.

I cut the size 14 and used a navy blue ponte from Hancock Fabrics. 

 I added around 6 or 7 inches to the length.  I needed to create a 37" inseam.

I really don't like back zips on pants, but I allowed this one.  I used a metal zipper of course.  I would never trust an invisible zipper in the back of pants.  And I used a 2" hem because I feel wide-leg and flared leg pants hang better with deepr hems.

This is a very fitted pants pattern.  If you plan to make these, you'll want to keep that in mind.  They are very similar to Simplicity 1283. The pattern says that they have 1/2" of ease.  I'm going to say that the ease is negative.  And also, do note that these pants are sized for stretch knits only.  

It's no secret that I have a major affinity for styles from the 70s.  As I've said before, that's my decade!  And I love taking inspiration from that time period which is so hot right now, and making it work for this fall.  My goal is to take my 70s Throw-back trends and work them into my wardrobe without looking kitschy or as if I'm in costume.  And when this period in fashion has moved on, I'll still have great, well-made and wearable pieces in my closet.

For my look, my top is Vogue 9151, view C in this amazing Theory Black Stretch Silk Georgette.  I promise I'll be ordering more of this.  I cut the size medium, 12 -14.  It was perfect straight out of the envelope.  This is a "Very Easy" pattern and I treated it as such.  Where I would usually do French seams, I just serged all of mine.  This fabric has 7% spandex, so I treated it just like I would a knit.  It has just that much "give".

The details of this tunic are quick and great.  I love the yoke in the back with the pleats.

Being inspired by the 70s, I decided that the neckline was a little too plain for me and I gave it a little 70s zhooshing by adding Dritz Eyelets and lacing.  I sewed this using a Schmetz 80/12 Microtex needle.

I love this tunic and it's going to be one of those go-to items I'm going to be reaching for months to come.

The time of this skirt pattern was perfection!  It's new release Simplicity 8019.

This pattern is a re-release of Vintage Simplicity 6814 from 1975.

I cut my skirt, view C in a size 14.  It's high-waist and slim fitting through the hips.  Don't let the pictures fool you: it's not a-line, it's a flared skirt.  So I would base the size of this skirt on whatever you would cut for a fitted pencil skirt that doesn't have stretch.  

My fabric is Khaki Micro Suede from Hancock Fabrics.

I edgestitched and topstitched as if this fabric was genuine suede.  I sewed this using a Schmetz size 80/12 needle.  I topstitched with Coats & Clark Heavy Duty thread using a Schmetz 90/14 topstitch needle.  And instead of buttons, I used Dritz Heavy Duty Brass Snaps.

Styling tip:  To complete my look, I belted my skirt, added a fringe bag and over-the-knee boots.