Inspiration from your Wardrobe

Rock The Cloth
With Angelie Martin-Spencer & Arlene L. Martin

Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011

We are often inspired by new trends and designer looks, but sometimes inspiration comes from an item that has been sitting in the closet for a while. That is often the case when we love some style or fit element of the garment. It simply works for us! Often when it works for you, it is not a bad idea to duplicate it. And when it is hard to find the garment in stores, then head to the fabric store, instead, for a similar fabric to Rock The Cloth.

In this case, the flattering silhouette of a design was duplicated in similar prints: one with similar long sleeves and the other replicating the horizontal print at the hemline.

The short version may be worn with funky boots (left) or metallic gladiator heels, as seen at right.

(Photos: Marc Evans)

The inspiration dress from the wardrobe.










Steps: Loose dress

* This is a process we have repeated a few times now, and hope you see the versatility in some construction steps.

1. Cut (i) front and back pieces, (ii) facing for the neckline.

2. Join facing to the back (right sides together) then turn inside and topstitch.

3. Join facing to the front (right sides together) then turn inside and topstitch.

4. Join front to back at sides and shoulders.

5. Insert sleeves.

6. Finish edges and hem.


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