I was on a sewing hiatus because I was going through a 90-day weight loss programme. Knowing that my body will be going through many changes, I didn’t want to re-draft my pattern block for each sewing project during this period. As part of my motivation, I made a resolution to make myself a dress for date night with le husband after graduating from the programme. I have yet to reach my target but I’m pleased with my progress so far. As a reward for pushing through the programme and with my wedding anniversary coming up, I made a new outfit!
For my first make of this season, I chose an Ogden Cami with square neckline and half-circle skirt ensemble. The initial plan is to make a dress but I thought a faux-dress two piece ensemble will give me more versatility for my me-made wardrobe.
With my new body measurements and shape, I also made some modification to the Ogden Cami pattern for a better fit:
– size 10 bust, graded to size 12 flare and length
– widen strap by another 1cm to hide bra strap
For this version, I excluded the lining due to insufficient fabric and had to finish the armhole and neckline with bias tape. I ran out of matching ones and am glad to make my own for a more cohesive look. Looks like this little mishap is a blessing in disguise because the cotton gauze remains lightweight sans lining and I might just make my next Ogden without it.
I chose to work with this beautiful piece of double gauze from one of my prized stash. It is from Nani Iro purchased at their HQ in 2017. With Japan’s borders reopened, you may like to consider visiting the cozy but beautiful atelier in Osaka. I really love the imagery of the Komorebi series from Nani Iro’s 2016 A/W collection. Komorebi translates to “sunlight filtering through trees”. And this is the translated description:
Komorebi is like a rainbow-coloured wind, or air with a scent. That nostalgic day. Feel the comfort of remembering. The lights dance and the flowers sing happily. It is a piece that conveys such a calm and quiet happiness.
Pattern (Top): Ogden Cami, with square neckline hack, from True Bias
Pattern (Bottom): Half-circle skirt, with a 3cm waist band, and inseam pockets, self drafted
Fabric: Komorebi B from Nani Iro