Teal N Pink Salwar Kameez

My Sister's Friend had given me 2 sets of Salwar Kameez material and i had finished the cotton one some 2 weeks back remember!

Now its time for the synthetic one ( i hate sewing synthetic fabrics for their 'don't sew me tantrums'!) This material was no different and gave me enough trouble while cutting and sewing. But i am happy with the end result! I had discussed the design for this kameez with sis's friend when she gave fabric and i hope she is happy with the outfit and it matches what we envisioned!

The kameez has ruffles across bodice to give mock cross-bodice effect and also has petal sleeves.

Pictures of the Kameez

Petal Sleeves

Bottom is plain salwar with pleated waist and interfaced bottom band

Salwar (Bottom Pant)

Dupatta or the Shawl for the Salwar Kameez

Ruffle Top

Ruffle tops have always fascinated me; but i was kind of scared by its avant-garde  look and stayed away from it.

My sister gave me Art of Manipulating fabric book and that book was an eyeopener. I would recommend every sewing enthusiast to have one. It had a chapter on Ruffles and Flounces. I tried the vertical flounce in this ruffle top. Though it is not upto 100%. I am glad with the output. Will dare to try more variations now.

The fabric was poor quality satin didn't help the cause either. Had a tough time sewing it together. The Ruffle finish always plays a part in the hang, i had to use rolled hem as it don't have serger and the edges became kind o stiff, when compared to unfinished edge. Wish i had a serger.... anyway  will try out other edge finishes and see what suits this style the best.

Hope my SIL likes it as this one is for her.

Petal Sleeve (Pleated variation)

FullView (Flare of ruffles are best seen only when worn, waiting for my SIL to pick this up)

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