Tuesday, May 6

nettie ballerina







top - nettie
skirt - flea market
'silver screen stars' leggings - self made

meet my first nettie!
isn't she sweet?..
made her few weeks ago
she was a top secret project
as i was pattern tester for fabulous lady heather lou
mastermind behind this pattern
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never really thought of myself as bodysuit kind of gal
but, once again, i was proven wrong
so expect to see at least dozen more netties coming from me
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my inspiration for this nettie:
flashdance meets ballerina sort of bodysuit
to be worn as a workout outfit
(and help me feel a little bit girly
while doing ton of push ups and punches)
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so my version is high neck
and (really) low back, with short sleeves
(but nettie has many other options for you to choose from
including a very sexy dress variation!)
i cut the size 6, graded to 8 at the hips
and, for once, followed the instructions..
being a tester, i kind of had to.. 
they are beautifully written and well illustrated
and nettie pattern is pretty much idiot proof
(believe me.. for this version i used 2-way stretch 
instead of 4-way, that pattern calls for
and my nettie still fits real well!
may be a bit too tight for sit ups
but i upgraded her to regular wear
and she looks fabulous with skirts..
the only downside is that, since i planned to wear it as workout clothes
i skipped the snaps crotch closure
so it's not beer-friendly)
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are you sewing any netties?
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mokosha



20 comments:

  1. You look absolutely fabulous my friend!!!! I think I might have to give that Nettie a try.. I love it and I bet my teen daughter would love it even more. Such a sexy version, you've made. Perfect!

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    1. thanks, trine! and i bet you and your teen daughter gonna look even more fabulous in your netties :)

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  2. exact nettie shape i went for :). she is worthy of that upgrade, sis.

    am i the only one who doesn't think twice about completely disrobing in the bathroom?

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    1. :) we might be twins, sis!
      i'm really into jumpsuits, so i'm pretty fine with bathroom striptease (and even outdors kind of striptease when we're bbq-ing in nature).. but with too many beers it stops being fun (and still.. i don't think i'll be sewing any snaps on my future netties too.. it's just way easier to sew netties this way)

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  3. I love this outfit. Your tights and Nettie make the best/weirdest combo ever!! xoxox

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    1. :) thanks, dear! you know me, i have to make it even a little bit weird in order to feel like myself

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  4. Fabulous! You look so stylish and so hot! I love this on you!

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  5. Nettie? So there is a pattern for your top!!! Great, because I love it...although I´m not sure if I can wear it like you...Love!!

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    1. thanks! yup, it's a bodysuit, and you can find your pattern on closet case files

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  6. My body's not perfect, I got some bumps and lumps where there use to be none. I have so been trying to resist this pattern because of that, but, think I'm gonna have to push the submit button.

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    1. just go for it! we're never going to be satisfied with our bodies, no matter what they look like.. but that should not stop us from having fun with our clothes :)

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  7. ooh girl, that top with that skirt! love it!!!

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  8. So cool! That low back is sExY! Your style is just so cool - would have never thought to pair the top and tights, bit it's perfect! Also, bummer about the lack of snaps ;)

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    1. thanks, sally! and, i actually like not having snaps, just wanted something to bitch about :)

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  9. What a great top for Summer blouse for a party at the beach! *^o^* I like the fabric, too.

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    1. thanks :) and cool thing is that it can even dub as a swimsuit, if made in right fabric

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  10. Cute cute! Love that low back on you. :-)

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    1. thanks :) it would be hard to resist making ton of backless netties, i love this look so much..

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