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LA CHEMISETTE STRUCTURÉE

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Paule's style suggestion @couturebypaulette

GUEST OF THE MONTH

I learned to use a sewing machine when I was a child, on my mother's machine, but I've really been sewing since I became a mother myself. I started by sewing very simple skirts for my daughter and have progressed through various projects.

I like to alternate between timeless, classic projects and more original, graphic pieces. It really depends on my desires and my clothing needs.

And I have a huge passion for Atelier Brunette Gabardines, which I've sewn countless times (I even sewed my wedding dress from Off-White Gabardine, no less!)

I'm a size 46, and sewing allows me to make clothes that fit me well and that I don't always find in stores.

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Which sewing pattern did you choose?

For this project, I fell in love with the shape of LA Chemisette structurée, but the catch is that I don't wear many shirts.

However, I love dresses, so I simply wanted to lengthen it to make it a perfect piece for sunny days, whether for the beach with sandals or for a slightly chic evening with heels.

AND THE FABRIC?

Sya Dreamy Twilight : une évidence depuis que j'ai cousu LE Trench dans le même coloris.

Je le conseille à toutes les couturières qui ont les cheveux gris comme moi, ça ressort hyper bien.

J'ai cousu LA Chemisette Structurée en taille 46, ma taille habituelle pour les patrons Atelier Brunette.

Je suis ronde et assez complexée par mon ventre donc je n'aime pas les vêtements qui serrent trop à la taille.

Dans cette robe je me sens à l'aise et j'aime son côté versatile qui permet de la porter en robe mais aussi en surchemise à la manière d'un kimono.

Sur les photos je porte LA Chemisette Structurée rallongée en version surchemise et j'ai rajouté une touche de rouge avec des accessoires.

LA Chemisette structured Atelier Brunette pattern in Sya Dreamy Twilight fabric

MATERIAL

The Viscose Linen Sya drapes beautifully, making it ideal for a summer project as linen is a natural and very breathable fabric. For me, it's the perfect blend for a dress to pack in your suitcase for summer.

SUPPLIES

- Add 1 meter of fabric compared to the initial model (i.e. 2.65m for a size 46).

- Remember to provide extra buttons (I sewed 11 of them).

THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

STEP 1

Cut out all the pattern pieces. Draw a line widthwise on pieces 1 and 5 and cut.

STEP 2

Lengthen them by 50 cm (to be adjusted according to your size and the desired look) with pattern paper or taped-together sheets. Also, lengthen button placket 4 by the same length as pieces 1 and 5.

Then sew following the pattern instructions.