Adrienne M Nixon | Mixing Prints

Mixing Prints | Floral & Stripe

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Happy Monday guys! I hope you all had a great weekend!

Y’all know I’ve been in love with mixing prints lately so today I wanted to show you how I mixed florals & stripes.

If you missed the blog post 3 Tips for Mixing Prints you can click it to read.

I’ve had both of these fabrics in my stash since last year. While looking for something else I saw these two sitting together and it clicked that they would work together.

I kept my shoes and accessories VERY simple. I was trying to figure out what shoes to wear and my friend Val said, just wear nude. Well DUH lol.

This was my favorite picture. My daughter Kayla has a REALLY good eye and she get’s better and better with photography. I have to thank her for being my photographer 🙂

For those of you who sew, here is a review:

I will review the top but the skirt is from Butterick 5987. I literally just used the bottom portion of the dress, but you will see a dress made from this pattern VERY soon :).

Simplicity 1366

Pattern Description: Loose fitting short sleeve top.

Pattern Sizing: 12-20 I cut the 12

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn’t have to use them but they are well written.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the simplicity of the top.

Fabric Used: Cotton Sateen

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is about to become a basic lol. I HIGHLY recommend it.

Conclusion: Great blouse. It’s a perfect wardrobe builder.

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16Comments

Nisha Williams/ 13.04.2015Reply

I really love the floral with the stripes. Bravo! I think the success in this print matching is the wide stripes. It definitely makes the whole outfit stand out. BRAVO!
- AEadmin/ 13.04.2015Reply
  
  Thanks so much Nisha!
JENNIFER/ 13.04.2015Reply

Oh you look beautiful, love the entire look!
- AEadmin/ 13.04.2015Reply
  
  Thank you Jennifer!
lucy/ 13.04.2015Reply

This is such a pretty outfit you put together. I am a little fearful of mixing prints but this outfit I would definitely wear. It’s simple and not too over the top.
- AEadmin/ 13.04.2015Reply
  
  Thank you! I was afraid too so just try it 🙂
Melanie/ 13.04.2015Reply

I really love this dress my friend, and you look amazing.
- AEadmin/ 14.04.2015Reply
  
  Thanks Melanie!!
Winny/ 14.04.2015Reply

This outfit looks fantastic! Is the top tucked in? Or did you sew it to the skirt so it’s a dress? I’d like to make the top but I’m worried about the fit – maybe I’d need a full bust adjustment …
- AEadmin/ 14.04.2015Reply
  
  Thank you Winny! The shirt is actually tucked into the skirt.
FinesseV/ 15.04.2015Reply

Pretty!!!!
- AEadmin/ 16.04.2015Reply
  
  Thank you so much 🙂
Patricia/ 16.04.2015Reply

You out did yourself again! I love the stripes and floral prints together. I thought this was a dress at first until I realized that you have both a top and skirt pattern review. What a wonderful look for a Spring lunch with the girls!
- AEadmin/ 16.04.2015Reply
  
  Thanks Patricia!
Ewa/ 21.09.2015Reply

I just discovered your blog!Love those Essential red slacks (the fit …yaaaaaas !). I also want to compliment you on an absolutely perfwct nude shoe !! I gently remind my friends that nude , is what is nude to us.Do you mind sharing the maker and style of your shoe ? Ewa
- AEadmin/ 21.09.2015Reply
  
  Thank you so much! Those shoes are SUPER old. They are by Boutique9 and I KNOW I’ve had them ATLEAST five years. They are my absolute FAVORITE.