Sunday, October 28, 2012

Eggplant and Ochre



I've always loved these two colors together and there is something about these opposites on the color wheel that just shouts "Fall is in the air". My yellow ochre tights don't show up very well in the photo for some reason, they are more striking in person. And I am completely in love with McCall's 6163! Easy, stylish, form-fitting and a great faux-wrap for any season. I foresee many more versions of this dress in my closet. 
 
I pretty much sewed this one straight out of the envelope, sans the side zipper. No design changes and only a couple of my preferred techniques thrown in. Those are talked about in my Pattern Review here. 
 
Thanks for stopping by!...To any of you on the east coast, stay high and dry from Sandy. And here's hoping most days are only sew-sew!
 
Best,
Dorcas
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12 comments:

  1. pdiddlyOctober 28, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    this dress looks great too - your are really knocking out these dresses.

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  2. RozOctober 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Good color choice! Perfect with your lovely red hair.

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  3. cocoOctober 28, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Great outfit! where does one get ochre tights?

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    1. Lone Star CoutureOctober 28, 2012 at 2:51 PM

      Thanks, Coco! They are made by Hue and I bought them in Houston at Dillard's. Lot's of great colors are out this fall.

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  4. Merche MartinezOctober 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    The coulor is magnificent. Love the drape of the fabric. Going straight to PR to find out what is it!. Purple and ochre is a lovely combo...never thought of it, thank you!

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  5. velosewsOctober 28, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Great colours and the fit is great too.

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  6. MyraOctober 29, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Very beautiful dress indeed! I have this pattern and never made it...yet. That is going to change! You've inspired me to pull it out now!

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  7. MyraOctober 29, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    ...BTW, that's a beautiful self portrait! If you enjoy this type of art, you may like my friend's blog, http://paintedthoughtsblog.blogspot.

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  8. Goodbye ValentinoOctober 29, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    What a great dress and beautiful combination of colors! I've been looking at the pattern and am very intrigued after seeing your great result!

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  9. CennettaOctober 29, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Great dress. Beautiful rich color. This is a favorite of mine.

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  10. RuthOctober 30, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Super dress. I bet you'll get a lot of wear from it and I love your unique take on pairing colours - they work so well together.

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  11. rhondalladnerNovember 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    You are a great sewist! I also live in Houston and love to sew. I am now the proud owner of a Viking Diamond as of this weekend. I am so excited!

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