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Made by a Fabricista: Designer Quality Linen Outfit

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Have you noticed the beautiful linen fabrics on Fabric Mart's site? You can see them here: Designer Quality Linen. So many colors! I chose this beautiful royal blue and royal it is!  

 


These aren't your average linens.  They have some nice drape and the colors are so vibrant!  

                                                                     
Since this season seems to be all about the sleeve and athleisure style pants, I made one of each style. Here are the patterns I used: 

Twist sleeve tunic top with fashionable hemline
The top is the Sadie Tunic by StyleArc.  


The pants are Jalie Patterns, Vanessa Flud Pants. Both are really awesome patterns but honestly, this is a lot of blue! I probably won't wear them together.  


They are both very comfortable and will make great separates for spring and summer. I love these elastic waistbands--so comfortable! 

  

I wanted to show you a detail of the sleeve. Isn't that fun?  


These linens are dry clean only but do state you can wash but to test it first.  I tested it and I liked the result of the washed linen and that is how I pre-treat all my fabric.  


Thanks for reading!
Sue from Ilove2sew!

Comments

  1. Ann BrodskyApril 8, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Very cool pieces with some nice details! They both look great, Sue!

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  2. That Black ChicApril 9, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    I love the color and I looooovvvvveeee those sleeves!Chic and comfy, that's a winner!

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  3. dinagideonApril 10, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    Sue, you have such a good eye for what colors look fabulous on you. That royal blue is such a winner for you and your coloring.

    And I continue to be in awe of how quickly and how well your make up items. Bravo!

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    1. Sue ParrottMay 28, 2017 at 10:18 PM

      Awe Dina! Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!

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