The Allover Florals project was inspired by a few things:
- The faux jumpsuit trend
- Fabric I found on sale at Blackbird fabrics
- Wanting to try out the swishy goodness of the Winslow Culottes by Helen’s Closet (see my other post of the shorts version)
This was my first make using this pattern. I made size 8 **** of the just passed the knee version. I used the pattern, as is, with no other hacks or changes other than slash pockets *****. The waistband was interfaced, but I don’t think I applied it ideally and it sort of twists inside itself. This was one of the first 5 garments I’ve ever made, mind you, and that could be due to my inexperience at the time.
I like how when I wear these culottes, the impression they give is that I’m wearing a skirt. They swish and they are fun. But I don’t think the length is “me”. I don’t do long dresses or maxi skirts or even capri or cropped pants all that often so this length feels like it chops off my legs more than I want. This is however, not last time I made this pattern. I’m actually quite in love with the shorts version.
About a year later, I got around to making the matchy matchy top. I used the Alice Dress / Top pattern by Tessuti. This top is quite a dream to wear. It floats around my body wonderfully! I wear it untucked over jeans or shorts, with my Harlene’s or tucked into my culottes! I’m glad I made separates, as I’m not normally someone to wear a patterns on my clothes, and I didn’t even own any floral fabrics until this Allover Florals project. Two pieces allows me to tone down the busyness or go for the ultimate in flowery summer cheer!
Happy Sewing!
