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Tres bien ensemble

Paris: Ensemble.

10/23/2015

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It was only natural that Meg, Liz, and I would collaborate on some sort of project for our trip. That is, after all, how our friendships blossomed.  Initially we discussed a variety of possibilities. After dumping all our ideas out of the table, we found a shared interest in sewing the McCall's 6696 shirtwaist, and a plan was formed.
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Per usual, we all started at the same place and ended at slightly different destinations. One of my favorite things about working with these ladies on a project is seeing how each of us puts her own mark on her final garment with fabric choice, modifications, and fit.  I think it's also really cool to see, at once, the way one pattern works for three different bodies. To me, the  brilliant thing about making your own clothes is that no particular garment or style is off limits once you figure out how to make that garment work with your body. There's a freedom that comes with sewing and/or knitting.  You can basically take all those "RULES" you've been told your whole life about being short, tall,  hippy, busty, etc... and toss them right out the window. 
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We all chose different types of fabrics for our dresses. Liz sewed with Sateen, Meg used Linen and I used a vintage cotton border print. 
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While we walked as a group on this particular day, we joked how we wondered if anyone noticed we were all wearing the same dress; such a  faux pas! I doubt most people, if anyone, did.  
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At the risk of getting mushy and sentimental, this is a trip I"ll always remember. Every time I think about Paris, I'll think about our little group and how we gorged ourselves on cheese and chocolate, and walked (over) a hundred miles exploring nooks and crannies, and how the best part of every day was returning to our apartment to share evenings sipping cider while we competed for the Quiplash crown. I can't wait to do it again!   
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This is the money shot. Three friends knitting in front of the Eiffel Tower wearing dresses sewn from the same pattern. :-D 
12 Comments
Kaoru Marie link
10/23/2015 08:55:47 am

Tres adorable!

That border print is amazing!

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crystalpleats
10/23/2015 09:12:46 am

I have really enjoyed your entire series of posts on Paris while including the many garments you made. This one is such a beautiful border print.

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Renee Anne link
10/23/2015 01:29:37 pm

How do I say this without it sounding mean..........meh, I can't so just take it in the silly snarky manner in which I mean it: y'all are a bunch of nerds :) But it's cute and I'm jealous so, you know, go with it!

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Sue @ A Colourful Canvas link
10/23/2015 01:51:56 pm

{{happy sigh}} What a great post for the memory bank! I've loved your Belgium/Paris series too. I almost feel like I've been there.

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Meg
10/23/2015 02:03:50 pm

I'm feeling all nostalgic for our trip now :) Where are we going to go next?!?!

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steph link
10/23/2015 02:57:57 pm

I went to Paris a few years ago with friends, and it's truly one of the best vacations i've ever had!!! I've loved every single post of this great trip of yours!!!!

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Ashley link
10/24/2015 02:29:48 pm

THAT FABRIC, though! It's a perfect match to the pattern. You all look awesome! So jealous!

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Heather link
10/24/2015 08:58:34 pm

I love this post!! I love seeing all 3 of you in the same pattern at the same time - so cool! You all look gorgeous, and it must be so fun to have sewing/knitting friends to make projects like this with, and also to travel with! Thanks for sharing!

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Jillian link
10/24/2015 11:23:21 pm

That border print is utterly divine! And made into a shirtdress? Perfection. What better place to show it off than Paris

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Gillian link
10/25/2015 05:33:10 am

Wait, how did I miss the fact that you all went together??? I thought it was just you and your husband on the trip! Looks like you had a fab time, and I love the jumping pic!

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Amanda link
10/29/2015 06:43:58 pm

In love with what you did with this pattern!! Now I want to copy it (someday). I started making this exact pattern in September with fabric I bought in Paris, so when I finish it next spring (realized I needed to get started on cold-weather sewing) it'll be kind of in reverse of what you three did!

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Nene
2/5/2016 12:41:57 am

That's a wonderful collection of pictures and all your dresses looks amazing.

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