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These images are for the July/August 2009 newsletter.

Your fall pants potential is going to begin with a skinny pant...changing the width of your pant legs will quickly update all of your jackets, particularly those that are longer and have a lean silhouette.

This is jacket 1945A with on seam pockets at the hip and breast pockets on the bodice with knitted rayon ribbon trim--pants are 1961 converted to an elastic waist pull-on style.

       
         
July/August 2009
 
                     
                                         
                                                 
                                                         
                                       
        Here's a before and after of the same pantsuit...left ala the '90s with a boxier jacket and straight legged pants. A quick change of buttons, a trimmer waistline and skinny pants give it an entirely new and modern silhouette.                
                                         
This is the basic jacket pattern without the collar. The sleeve is cut straight from the elbow without the vent so it can be folded into a deep cuff ending at the forearm. The pockets are in the seam of the middle front/side seam. It's the first time I've made this jacket pattern unlined, but in the Indigo Floral, it sewed up perfectly and looks stunning with a matching skirt too for a dress look. The lapel can also be worn folded over for a higher neckline.  
 
     
In less than a couple of hours, these quick camisole tops were made from the 1960 top pattern, cut off at the upper chest. Double straps were made from a rayon knit and the backs of these tops were also sewn from the knit to make a top that's easy to pull on without additional zippers, yet still keeps a neat waist shape and trim fit.        
   
                       
    This little lace top is just what your plain black separates need.....      
                         
   

Just one of the possibilities for turning an ordinary inexpensive, off the rack dress into something more interesting. The scallop guipure lace trim can be cut and applied down the center front of the bodice, at the waistline, or around the hem for a border.

On a cardigan, the same trim can be placed around the front edges for an entirely different look.

     
 
                             
                                             
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