Know Me 2001 in Blue Wool Cashmere from Super Cheap Fabrics

Super Cheap Fabrics invited us to explore their collection of fabrics and select some projects to share with you.  This was an exciting opportunity to create a coat for Lauren’s trip to Europe and become the hero to build her travel wardrobe around. One of the key events Lauren travels to is Pitti Umo a men’s fashion trade show so the pattern picks needed to have some strong tailoring elements.  

Blue Wool Cashmere from Super Cheap Fabrics

Last year you might recall the pink coat but this year Lauren wanted to go with a cooler colour that would also be suitable for the trade shows. When we spotted this Mykonos Blue in Wool Cashmere we knew it was the one.
The fabric is 150cm wide and created with 70% Wool, 27% Cashmere, and 3% Polyester meaning it is dry clean only. It is a heavy-weight material at 540 GSM, which is perfect for outer coats and jackets.

Know Me 2001

Know Me ME2001 is a coat designed Beaute’ J’adore. This is one of the first patterns in the Know Me collection so it has been on our list for a while and was perfect for the fabric. It is an oversized style that is one line from shoulder to hem, it has a set-in sleeve, lapel notched collar and a belt. It is a lined coat and side seam pockets.

We made a few changes removing the armbands as it was not sitting well in the thick fabric and a split in the centre back as it needed more movement due to the length. 

Finished Know Me 2001

Photo Credits

Fabric:  Wool Cashmere – Mykonos Blue – 150cm provided by Super Cheap Fabrics
Pattern: Know Me 2001 provided by Sewdirect Australia

Butterick 6280 with Vogue 1647 in black and white from Super Cheap Fabrics

Earlier this year when we were planning our Cup Week outfits we chatted about creating stylish pieces that were fun and comfortable to wear and this definitely fit the brief. 

Patterns: Butterick 6280 with Vogue 1647

This was a pattern mash-up of the sleeveless view of Butterick 6280 for the bodice transformed into a jumpsuit using the pants of Vogue 1647.

Fabric: Stretch Black and white from Super Cheap Fabrics

On one of our last fabric hunts, we came across this black and white stretch fabric on the clearance table at Super Cheap Fabrics and well, it came home with us. It does stretch in every direction, it makes for a challenging make BUT is super comfortable to wear.

Derby Jumpsuit

Photo Credits

Pattern: Bodice of Butterick 6280 with pants of Vogue 1647
Fabric: Black and White Gingham purchased at Marché Saint-Pierre in Paris
Millinery: Lauren J Ritchie Millinery

Vogue 2000 in Green Leopard Lycra from Super Cheap Fabrics

Super Cheap Fabrics invited us to explore their current collection of fabrics and select some projects to share with you.  This was an exciting opportunity to explore the fabric selection and create something that was different to our usual style. We jumped at the chance to create the iconic DVF Vogue 2000 wrap dress in a vibrant green leopard print which are both available on Super Cheap Fabrics

Green Leopard Print for Vogue 2000 by DVF

The iconic Wrap Dress by Diane von Furstenberg is back! In an exciting celebration of 50 years of the wrap dress, the style was re-released in the latest collection from Vogue Patterns.

This dress is a front-wrapped dress with a fitted bodice and slim line skirt that is secured in place with a feature tie. The full-length sleeves feature pointed cuffs and a matching pointed collar.

When picking which elements of the pattern to combine we what to create a version of this dress with the elements are are associated with this iconic design. For us this meant we simply had to include the collar!

The dress gives many options for the fabrication and we selected to use a jersey knit. Browsing through the Super Cheap Fabric website we can across this Printed Lycra – Scattered Jungle.

Coming in at 150cm wide this was a fantastic fabric to create the iconic dress in. The challenge of the knit fabrics is always front of mind for us when creating something in a jersey. We interfaced the collar, cuffs and facings as suggested. To help the fabric move with its knit properties with used a stretch thread that matched the green of the fabric.

Finished Make

Photo Credits

Fabric:  Printed Lycra – Scattered Jungle – 150cm provided by Super Cheap Fabrics
Pattern: Vogue 2000 available on Super Cheap Fabrics
Photos by: James Christie Media

Burda 6736 in Magenta Coating from Super Cheap Fabrics

How do you decide what to pack when travelling?  Lauren was travelling in Europe in January and February in cold weather so took on the challenge to create a wardrobe centred around one piece.  What would that piece?  A coat made the most sense, you need it every day in the cold weather, it is also the bulkiest item to pack and heaviest to transport.  So a jacket it was!

Fabric: Magenta Coating from Super Cheap Fabrics

We spotted this magenta coating on sale at Super Cheap Fabrics and we were talking about statement coats after the coats we created when we went to New York and the magenta was just too good to pass up!

Pattern: Burda 6736

The Burda Coat pattern 6736 is a loose-fitting jacket with set-in sleeves and over sized wrap. It features two buttons and patch pockets.

Originally unlined I wanted to add a lining to it to make it easier to get on and off over thick dresses and tops. I copied the outside pattern pieces and attached the facing on top of the lining so it could be treated as one. The only downfall of this was I forgot to include a pleat at the center back and the lining was under stress and has pulled at the side seams. It is now on the fix pile to add an extra panel to resolve this.

Construction

Finished Make of Burda 6736

Photo Credits

Pattern: Burda 6736 from Sewdirect Australia
Fabric: Magenta Coating from Super Cheap Fabrics
Buttons: Tessuti Fabrics

The coat in Paris

Know Me 2016 in Super Cheap Floral Cotton Satten

How many versions of Me 2016 do we have? Not enough, no matter the number. This is another one in the collection that we created in Cotton Sateen. The short-sleeve view with the long skirt is for those keeping track of the details. 

Pattern: Know Me 2016

Know Me #me2016 is a design by Beaute’ J’adore, it is a dress with a shaped waistline sloping up slightly at the front and lovely design lines in the tiers with gathers. Let us not forget about the scoop pockets in the skirt. It has a high round neckline, bust darts from the sideseam and finished with an invisible back zipper. This pattern is available through Sewdirect Australia here.

Fabric: Floral Cotton Sateen from Super Cheap Fabrics

The cotton sateen creates a lovely, rich finish for a fabric that is 100% Cotton, making it comfortable to wear as a natural fibre. This cotton from Super Cheap Fabrics is a lovely weight, giving lots of body to the skirt and sleeves. Check out the Cotton Sateens on their website.

Finished Dress

Photo Credits

Pattern: Know Me 2016 provided by Sewdirect Australia
Fabric: Black and Floral Cotton Sateen purchased from Super Cheap Fabrics

We have created this pattern a few times and love it! Check out some of our makes of this ME 2016 pattern and our tips and tricks here.