May 29, 2014

Making the Look: Steven Alan

Making the Look: Steven Alan






        Sometimes when flipping through a lookbook you might find that one perfect outfit. Might not be really beautiful or extraordinary in any way, but it's you. It's your style. Not the style you wish you had but the one you actually have. An outfit that could fit you and your life effortlessly.
        The Steven Alan spring summer 2011 look is such a style for me. When I think of all the festivals coming up this summer and the place I live in, with it's sometimes chilly nights, I know I would wear this kind of outfit a lot.
        When I saw the lookbook for the first time I knew nothing about sewing or dressmaking ... but now that I've got "my feet wet" I decided to make it from A to Z (hopefully the hat and bag too). Actually I changed a bit the colours and added the hat (same collection - different outfit, but I like it).

        The blouse: a Carme Blouse by Pauline Alice variation. I've been meaning to try the Carme for sometimes now - it's such a beautiful pattern and all around are popping up so many amazing instances.

        The pants: I'm undecided between the Thurlow Trousers from Sewaholic modified towards a more skinny line, and the Jacques from Republique du Chiffon ..

        The pullover: knitting such a simple garment from an existing pattern is no longer a challenge for me so I'll make my own pattern: a seamless one.

        The hat and the bag: never made hats or bags before so I'm going to have a blast learning how to :-). If you know some good resources - I'm reeeeeally open to suggestions.

        I have to find fabrics, study patterns, make muslins.... I think this project will keep me busy for a while! In the meantime I got started on the pullover - knitting takes longer after all!




        The yarn is Pepe made in Italy by Filatura di Crosa and it's a beautiful blend of linen and viscose. Unfortunately they discontinued the production and I found the last of it in a shop in Udine.




        The color is the number 5 on the color chart - a sort of antique pink, I have no idea what Filatura di Crosa called it originally. I've swatched it in stockinette and got a gauge of 21 stitches and 27 rows for a 10x10cm sample using 4mm needles.




        I cast on 188 stitches and worked a 2x2 ribbing for 24 rows and joined on circular needles. The bodice to the underarm is done. Now I have to start on the sleeves while figuring out the math.



Thank you for visiting. I would love to hear your opinion.

Il Look Fai da Te: Steven Alan






        A volte sfogliando un lookbook capita di trovare un "outfit" perfetto. Potrebbe magari non essere chissà quanto bello o in qualche modo straordinario ma ti piace. É il tuo stile. Non lo stile che vorresti avere ma lo stile che in effetti hai. Un "outfit" che ti andrebbe bene senza nessuna forzatura.
        Per me, il look primavera estate 2011 di Steven Alan ne è un esempio. Quando l'ho visto la prima volta non sapevo niente di cucito o sartoria ma adesso che sto imparando ho deciso di realizzarlo dalla A alla Z (con un po' di fortuna anche il cappello e la borsa). In verità ho cambiato i colori e aggiunto il cappello (stessa collezione, diverso outfit).

        La blusa: una variazione della Blusa Carme di Pauline Alice. È un po' che ci sto pensando di provare la Carme. È un cartamodello bellissimo e sulla blogosfera sono comparse tantissime meravigliose declinazioni.

        I pantaloni: sono indecisa tra i Thurlow di Sewaholic modificati verso una linea più asciutta ed i Jacques di Republique du Chiffon...

        Il maglioncino: realizzare a maglia un cosa così semplice da uno schema già esistente non rappresenta più una sfida per me perciò ho deciso di farmi da sola lo schema e in più farlo senza cuciture.

        Il cappellino e la borsa: no mai fatto cappelli o borse prima perciò mi divertirò un mondo a imparare. Se conoscete qualche buona guida, libro, ecc. sono veeeeeeramente aperta a suggerimenti.

        Adesso devo trovare tessuti, studiare cartamodelli, fare tele di prova…… Penso che questo progetto mi terrà impegnata per un bel po' . Nel frattempo ho cominciato il maglioncino... ci vuole più tempo a lavorare la maglia dopotutto.




        Il filato è Pepe prodotto dalla Filatura di Crossa ed è un bellissimo misto lino viscosa. Sfortunatamente non lo producono più e ho trovato gli ultimi pezzi in un negozio a Udine. Il colore è il numero cinque della cartella colori - una sorta di rosa antico.




        Ho lavorato con ferri da 4mm un campione in maglia rasata di 10 × 10 cm e ho ottenuto 21 maglie per 10 ferri.




        Ho montato 188 maglie e lavorato a coste di 2 × 2 per 24 ferri dopodiché ho unito su ferri circolari. Il corpetto fino sottobraccio è finito. Adesso devo cominciare le maniche e nel frattempo pensare a tutti i calcoli da fare.



Grazie della visita. Mi piacerebbe moltissimo sentire la vostra opinione.

15 comments:

  1. First of all, your illustration is gorgeous! And what a terrific project! It will be very exciting to watch your progress. The yarn for your sweater looks divine and the color is just lovely! looks like it's all starting off beautifully!

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    1. Thank you Sara! The yarn feels wonderful to the touch and for now at least
      I'm really happy with my choice... as for the project I just hope I did not bite off more than I can chew ;-)

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  2. Good thinking to create a whole outfit, you'll always have something to wear the individual items with. For the hat you might want to check out Melly's post on how to draft and construct any hat: http://mellysews.com/2014/05/sew-hat.html It is a very clear tutorial and she even included a downloadable template for the crown for any size. As to the bag, you might want to have a look at the blog http://bagntell.wordpress.com/ as it is only about designing, drafting and constructing bags, you'll probably drown in the information...

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    1. Thank you! And thank you for the tips ... the bag site is amazing and with the hat tutorial I think you just gave me my starting point !

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  3. Wow, it's looking great already! I love the colour choice.. I don't really have any advice since I only know how to knit and crochet, you seem to have the knitting part covered already! Can't wait to see the finished outfit, good luck! xx Carmen

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    1. Thank you Carmen! ... and thank you for the encouragement ... I hope the pullover at least turns out right... it's my first time drafting a seamless sweater :-)

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    2. BTW ... Your blog and your creations are amazing Carmen!!!

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    3. Thank you so much, Sasha! :) I've knit a seamless top myself (you can find the free pattern on my blog if you need any tips), so I bet you can make a seamless pullover too!

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    4. So helpful! Thanks again for the vote of confidence :-)

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  4. I am looking forward to your finished look, will you be publishing a pattern to the sweater?

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    1. Yes Kelley I think I will :). Thank you for stopping by!

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  5. wow! this looks awesome :-) I cant wait to see the finished thing... the colour or the jumper is great and looks like it would go with a whole load of colours

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    1. Thank You Jennifer! I think the color goes great with all the neutrals, gives a "spark".

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