Florence and Renee Jalie 2020
Florence 4020 by Jalie
Boxy button-front shirt and shirtdress with band collar, cut-in sleeves finished with a band and rectangle chest pockets.
- The shirt (A) hits just above high hips.
- The dress version hits just above the knee and includes in-seam pockets.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Light-weight woven fabrics with a soft hand and nice drape
PDF INFO
Layered PDF (print one size at a time), Print at home (A4 + Letter-size paper), Copy Shop (wide format A0 + 36”), Projector file
Florence #2 by Yvette
My disclaimer: Fabricville gave me this fabric at no-charge in exchange for me writing a guest Fabricville blog post.
(Unfortunately right now I can’t seem to be able to sign into the Fabricville blog account, so that post will wait until the techie at Fabricville comes back to work after the social distancing is behind us. I’ll let you know.) That’s a pretty good deal for me but bear in mind that the opinions expressed here are my own, and if I was unhappy with the fabric I’d say so. I’m happy!
The fabric is called “Tie Dye Rayon Poplin”, 100% rayon, 55 inches wide, and the Fabricville product number is AR305. I prewashed it, (as I ALWAYS do with rayon) and it shrunk by 5 cm (2 inches) from a meter (40 inch) cut. That’s one of the reasons I ALWAYS prewash rayon. I omitted the front pockets on this blouse version, but did add 1 inch in the body length. This rayon is so easy to work with! No basting tape was required for this version.
Love the style details, the back yoke and pleat! Notice my rounding shoulders, I didn’t have to do an adjustment with this pattern, and sometimes I do. I’ll be wearing this blouse often this summer. If it ever warms up.
Notice that I have real buttons and buttonholes on this version? I did a short video of how easy it is to sew the buttons on with my Husqvarna/Viking Epic, click here to watch it.
There are more Florences in my future, you’ll see.
Renee 4018 by Jalie
High-waist (at navel), pull-on cigarette pants with concealed elastic at the waist and darts at the back.
- Inset detailing at the hip where you can use contrast fabric as a design element.
- Drafted for stable knits like ponte di roma.
- The hem should be at the ankle but vertical stretch will have an impact on the final length when you wear the pants. They might stretch out to below the ankle.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Ponte (di Roma) with 40% stretch in the width, 20% in the length
PDF INFO
Layered PDF (print one size at a time), Print at home (A4 + Letter-size paper), Copy Shop (wide format A0 + 36”), Projector file
Renee 4018 by Yvette
My disclaimer: Fabricville gave me this fabric at no-charge in exchange for me writing a guest Fabricville blog post.
(Unfortunately right now I can’t seem to be able to sign into the Fabricville blog account, so that post will wait until the techie at Fabricville comes back to work after the social distancing is behind us. I’ll let you know.) That’s a pretty good deal for me but bear in mind that the opinions expressed here are my own, and if I was unhappy with the fabric I’d say so.
The fabric I chose is PONTE DI ROMA in Blue, SKU: AD425-002. Described on Fabricville’s website as follows: This Ponte De Roma double knit fabric has a soft hand, drapes beautifully and has stretch across the fabric for comfort and ease. This medium weight knit is perfect for creating skirts, dresses, jackets, tops and more! Machine wash, 80% polyester, 16% viscose, 4% spandex, width 55 inches, (140 cm).
It prewashed beautifully with no shrinkage, and it softened a bit.
This pattern is already a favourite! Easy to fit (for me, anyway) easy to sew, easy to wear. I love that insert at the side fronts, you could colour block it for a fun look. I didn’t, not wanting to draw attention to my hips. Ponte doesn’t fray, so no seam finishes are needed, although I chose to use my serger for all the seams. I love the finish that a 4-thread overlock stitch gives. Please don’t get me wrong though, you don’t need a serger to make these Renee pants.
In less than 1 hour, fabric to on the body!
Heads-up observations:
Fabrics in light colours don’t disguise much. Anything! You know, like that line, if you want to appear slimmer wear dark colours. I made and then modelled these during a period of social distancing due to a corona virus pandemic. Sourdough bread, cake, loaves and wine. Also, thin fabrics hide less than fabrics that are firmer. My backside in stretchy light blue pants is not a good sight. If I posted that photo my laptop would crash.
Here are the good shots:
You’re welcome!
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How did the fit of these pants compare with the Éléonore?
Hi Jane! I cut the same size as I use for Eleonore and they fit exactly the same way. They sit at the waist so I didn’t adjust there at all, just added a bit of length. Keep in mind though, that (just like for the Eleonore) if your fabric is a bit thin, they’ll fit more like leggings. Are you getting Renee?
Yes, I think I might. They seem to be a bit dressier than the Éléonore.
you’re correct, they are a bit dressier. Go for it!