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What to make with this crepe

Syrinx

What to make with this crepe
« on: September 06, 2021, 15:07:16 PM »
Picked up this floral koshibo crepe (5m) and I'm not sure what to make with it.



I have a fair few patterns I've picked up over the last couple of years and not made up yet but not sure crepe is right for them.

I'm thinking maybe a dress but is it too busy? Maybe that nice vogue skirt with faux overskirt pattern I have knocking about

charlotte

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2021, 15:52:50 PM »
I would definitely do a dress. Probably something long-ish with sleeves.

But a top would also be nice. I'm imagining a sleeveless top with a twist front.

Syrinx

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2021, 16:30:24 PM »
Something like this might work but not sure my broad shoulders would work with the top

Gernella

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2021, 16:32:15 PM »
I'm with doing a dress, it's not that busy and the pattern is fine @Syrinx .
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Esme866

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2021, 17:00:00 PM »
Definitely a dress. The fall collections (even though this fabric is summery) are showing wonderful classic shirt dress styles with full skirts and comfortably sized bodices. I would think that would carry over to next spring/summer.

Syrinx

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2021, 17:11:27 PM »
Oooh that's a good idea Esme - hadn't thought of a shirt style dress like that. I'll have a look at the fall collections from the big designers

Ohsewsimple

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2021, 17:24:51 PM »
Would make a wonderful dress.  One with lots of movement.

BrendaP

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2021, 19:41:13 PM »
Definitely a dress - and, depending on the width, you might have enough left for a blouse as well.
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Syrinx

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2021, 13:50:18 PM »
I'm thinking this!

I'd need to take a few inches off but otherwise it looks like it could be the one. What do you think?

Ohsewsimple

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2021, 15:24:07 PM »
I think that would work really well!   :thumbsup:

Catllar

Re: What to make with this crepe
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2021, 18:19:39 PM »
Palazzo pants.
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