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Peacock Shirt!

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        This shirt started with a sketch I made when my sewing machine was broken, one month ago... I decided then that it’s going to be one of the lucky sketches that actually becomes reality! 

        To make the peacock feather trails quite literal I transformed a feather snap, editing it into the desired shape and chose 6 shades of acrylic fabric colours. I have been planning for some time to try fabric painting and now I’m eager to try some more! The artificial silk is recycled from a saree and it matched my project perfectly! To recap, here's the equation (taken from my maths notebook;) ):

 
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        Posting more pictures that I just can’t leave out! If you're wondering about the pleats, they're the kind that last and last! :)) 

Remake of the sketch...
The back...

Details...
 
        There are peacocks in the wilderness close to my house, I haven’t had the chance to see them yet, but now with my new camouflage shirt I’m sure I can pass among them unnoticed!  In other contexts I don't wish to go unnoticed in my new shirt LOL! 

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        Last but not least, best wishes for the New Year: if Santa skipped something from your list, may the New Year bring it for you! And may you feel as proud of your clothing as a peacock!
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  1. BubulinaDecember 31, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful !!!

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  2. magdamagdaDecember 31, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    Thanks:D!

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  3. liza janeDecember 31, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Really beautiful and unique! I love the color of the silk and the detail at the back.

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  4. S and ODecember 31, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Wow this top is very elegant!
    I love the detail in the back...you did a lovely job! :)
    xoxo
    Olivia

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  5. Ana StepalicaDecember 31, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Oh Magda, this blouse is a piece of art! I like every single detail on it: the button closure, the front that's longer than the back, the pleated details, and, of course the peacock feathers! Bravo!

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  6. Ophelia.KJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This is amazing!! You've done really great job! The back hem and sleeves details are crazy!
    You have a Happy New Year!

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  7. Barbara von EngerJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Excellent work - and so creative, too.
    The blouse is so pretty - I adore the details and colour. Happy New Year;-)

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  8. Style, She WroteJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Awesome! Love the pattern and trimmings. xo style, she wrote

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  9. EllybijouxMay 25, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Wow this is very nice blouse and the details are very well made. I love it !!

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