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The Elegant Jeans and Tee Look – Burda

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For the final look for Project Sewn, we were meant to come up with our ‘Signature Style’. How does one come up with a signature style when they typically wear jeans and a tee shirt every day? So I decided to put a twist on the classic ho-hum look.

The look that didn’t make it.

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I used the Burda High Waist Trousers 02/2013 #119 Pattern , making them out of a light-weight denim that I distressed in some places very carefully with a serrated knife. I absolutely adore the elegant high waist on this fun pattern, that comes apart on the sides to give it true character.

I did feel that the pants needed a little something to cover up my I’ve-had-3-babies-belly-pooch, which is why I added the braided jean belt. Keeps the pants looking slim, and covers in the exact area I wanted hidden.

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Lastly, I added the cuffs on the bottom of the pants. This is really just the same denim turned inside out.

The top is based on a shirt I already own, which I simply imitated using a super soft polyester ivory fabric. I love how it drapes around me, and adds to the dressed up jeans. I am also a firm believer that if you…

Add a pair of red high heels to any outfit, you can conquer the world.

Just saying.

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So that’s the outfit you did NOT see on Project Sewn. Why? Well, because as anyone who has worn welt pocket pants before can attest, those pockets tend to pull apart funny in certain poses. And I didn’t want to hear ‘The pants don’t fit right in the crotch area’ based on the photos alone. The pants fit great, and I highly recommend them!

The Photoshoot

These pictures were taken at a local landmark here in Virginia Beach called the ‘Thoroughgood House’. I was driving trying to find my way there, when I had to look up the address in Google. What pops up? The haunted Thoroughgood House. The what?!! I am completely freaked out by that kind of stuff. But I had been there numerous times before, and never heard of this rumor so I decided to keep my path straight.

It is sunset, and I was completely alone. At first I thought it was great, because for once I wouldn’t have to worry about gawkers. 30 minutes later, not so great, because I was too dang worried over every bird tweeting and squirrel’s broken twig noise. Completely freaked out, and being eaten up by mosquitoes. I hightailed it on out of there, and remembered to take others with me next time I decided to go back to that photo location! Yikes – heeby jeebies.

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Thank you so much again to all who voted for me throughout the Project Sewn competition. Your support meant the world to me. Making it to the final three was a true honor.

And PS – things I do not want to hear on this post’s comments…’if you had used this as your final 3 look, I would have voted for you!’. Lol – don’t stick the knife in. Ha! Cirque du Bebe’s final look was completely amazing and deserved to win :).


 

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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  1. Renee says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:49 am

    This is great, but you made the right choice. The dress was striking!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 7, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Thanks Renee! I just bought more fabric to make another one of those dresses, I love it so much!

      Reply
  2. Heather Lou says

    June 7, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Love everything about this. Want all of it. And couldn’t agree more about red pumps. Which is why I have 3 pairs.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 7, 2013 at 10:19 am

      I have searched high and low for the ‘perfect’ pair. Still have yet to find them…some day 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mandy Pellegrin // Fabric Paper Glue says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:00 am

    What a great outfit! It’s casual, but still sexy. And I love the addition of the belt!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 7, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Thanks so much Mandy! I was wanting some of your colored leather strips at first :)!

      Reply
  4. Kelly Aubert says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:07 am

    That is the cutest outfit ever! I’ve only had two babies and I think I’d need a bigger belt though! Lol! You are adorable!!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 7, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Lol – you are too funny Kelly! My youngest is almost 2 years, I have had a bit of time to get back to almost normal. almost. Some things never go away. hello once piece bathing suits 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tricia says

    June 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Absolutely love this. Are you gonna do a tutorial for the belt?

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:04 am

      I wasn’t planning on it – it is pretty much as simple as it seems – jeans that I turned into right side out tubes, and braided together :). Thanks so much!

      Reply
  6. Katie says

    June 7, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I love this outfit! Way to rock a signature style! Jeans and a t-shirt is pretty much my weekend uniform also, but a pair of jeans like this would certainly take it up a notch!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:19 am

      Thanks so much Katie!!! I was starting to worry today though when I was sweating a bit as the humidity increases for Summer…may be that time of year to put the jeans away for a bit :). Always look forward to Autumn for that very reason!

      Reply
  7. Caroline Hulse says

    June 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    this is gorgeous!!!! just gorgeous!! i love how you styled it with those red shoes.

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:19 am

      Thanks so much Caroline!!! Hope you had fun at Disney!!! I need to see what you have been up to post-PS

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    June 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Cute! Love this outfit!

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:19 am

      Thanks so much Jen 🙂

      Reply
  9. kelly says

    June 7, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I actually did vote for your final outfit/signature look! But I’d have voted for this one too- gorgeous! I LOVE the pants!

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:20 am

      You are my new favorite person Kelly. Lol – ha! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Heather says

    June 7, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    love the look Jess, it looks amazing!
    ~Heather

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:20 am

      Heather…I NEED TO CALL YOU!!! Lol – seriously, I am going to make time tomorrow! I miss you hun.

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    June 7, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Haunted houses and graveyards freak me out. I think you made the right choice with your signature style too but am also really impressed that you made jeans!

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:21 am

      me too Emily, I refuse to go into Haunted Houses…REFUSE

      Reply
  12. Nat@ Made in Home says

    June 7, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I LOvE that outfit. I live in jeans and tshirt as well, so this would be brilliant to spice up my wardrobe!

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:21 am

      Thanks so much Nat!

      Reply
  13. Vanessa@DesignsbySessa says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Such a cute look!

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    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:21 am

      Thanks so much Vanessa!!!

      Reply
  14. luinthemommyhood says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I absolutely adore this look! Those pants look so HOT on you! Woot woot!! I loved every project you made. You did a great job!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 8, 2013 at 12:22 am

      hahahhaa – and THAT is why I love ya Shannon! Thanks for the mini-cat call 🙂

      Reply
  15. laura @ on{thelaundry}line says

    June 8, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I totally love this look! But actually, I did vote for your dress!

    Reply
  16. Stef says

    June 8, 2013 at 1:56 am

    Ooooo, I really like this look, too! It looks amazing on you! Love the addition of the belt, nice detail.

    Reply
  17. kristin says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:23 am

    This is so lovely! I think the separates are great and I hope you’ve got them both in regular wardrobe rotation now that PS is over!

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    June 8, 2013 at 10:32 am

    This look is amazing! I wish I could pull of the high waist jeans like that!!

    Reply
  19. justine says

    June 9, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    I really love that braided belt Jessica! I think the vertical welt pockets are going to come open on any pants. I would blame the pattern design for that. I love the forties look of those pants and that top is great. I’ve been curious about that Burda pants pattern. High waists are looking so modern again.

    Reply
  20. Ajaire says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I love this look! I totally know what you mean about welt pockets though. I cannot wear them if they’re vertically. They pop out constantly. You look amazing in these high waisters. Great job! (And I did totally vote for you anyway hehe)

    Reply
  21. Launa says

    June 18, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    I LOVE this look. I’m really frustrated because this pattern doesn’t come in my size. Burda needs to make more of the same patterns available in what they consider a “plus” size. I do not shop in the plus department at the store, but their measurements state I need a plus pattern. I have yet to like any of their plus patterns. This pattern would be very flattering on me. It’s a shame.

    Bravo to you, though! Your take on this pattern is so much more appealing than what Burda has pictured on the pattern page. The distressed denim and the braided belt really make it! It would look fantastic as a capri, too.

    Reply
  22. cecil says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:12 am

    très joli et original

    Reply
  23. Wanett says

    June 23, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    These are really fantastic!! I think the belting is the perfect touch!! After four kiddies that’s my trouble (though I hesitate to use that word) area, too. Really great job!

    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    June 27, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    These pants are lovely! So flattering.

    Reply

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