Missoni Details - Edge Treatment on Knits

These are a few pics of Missoni styles, but specifically edge treatments from 2009.

The Classic Seersucker Jacket

Another summer favorite, again cotton, but instead of madras and all it's patchwork stitching,  seersucker which is just as comforting.  These thrift stores are producing some great finds.  This is an especially good example because of the details. 

Grosgrain ribbon hanger

Jacket body is lined in cotton, sleeves in a rayon and with Hong Kong finished edges

Shoulder seam with the same finish

Grosgrain ribbon peeking out between lining and facing with running stitch detail.

I actually like it this way better :D

Tailored Welt Flap pocket with piping and topstitching

Cuff with vent and functional buttonholes (although mine would be prettier with my vintage buttonholer)

 There is no reason you can't use a basic jacket pattern and add these details.

Embroidered Organza, Entredeaux and Crochet Edge Blouse

This is a blouse my mother made. She excelled in mixing laces, and was known for her fine hand work. The center front and sleeve hems are crocheted in pearl cotton. The buttons are mother of pearl.

This is the close up of the buttonholes. This shirt looks fabulous under a jacket, with the pattern of the laces peeking out of the front. Very classic, and elegant.

Black Valenciennes Lace Blouse with Tulle and Tucks

My room now smells like lavender, as I continue to unpack the stored pieces. I always wondered why mom measured so much when she sewed. If you have ever seen a pattern piece with all of the insert lace plotted out on the surface you would know why. In order to get the Valenciennes Lace to align, and look even, symmetrical, you have to be very patient and very careful. Having to rip out a seam on a piece of lace which is black on black with a tiny stitch wrapped around cotton tulle and lace is just not an option. 

Or maybe she was working on the tiny buttons that are covered in a double layer of crepe de chine and tulle.

Vintage Silk Nightgown with Valenciennes Lace

My mother the master of  lace inserts. This one is not as intricate as some other projects but still manages to mix three different types of lace, Valenciennes lace, a scalloped ribbon insert lace, and lace edging to finish. The body of the gown is a lightweight silk crepe de chine with a soft daisy print, there are slits on the bottom hem which are finished off with more edging lace. It is very light and begs you to curl up on a high back chair with a good book, cashmere wrap and a cup of tea... or at least to manage to get all that makeup off your face, brush and floss, and fall exhausted into bed.

The lace yoke is a good contrast for a freshly cleaned and buffed face!

Silk Brocade Peplum Jacket

There are times that I think of starting a small museum... here's another item from the local thrift store.  The silk brocade is in excellent condition as is the jacket, the styling and details were worthy of adding it to the growing collection.  

Simple and very well made. Wouldn't this look great with jeans?

Fine Frog detail

Shoulder tuck for shaping

Love how they sunk the hook and eye in the seams

You could wear this today

I promise lingerie supplies should be here by this weekend.
In the meantime you can watch this Youtube video (at 23:49 the slip collection for a new bride starts).
We've come a long way baby!!