Awhile back my local fabric shop put some lovely fabrics on sale for 1/2 off. I had been eyeballing this pink plaid tweed, so I snapped it up when it went on sale. It languished in my stash for awhile, but then I decided to make a skirt with it. Actually, the skirt is just part of a whole outfit I put together in my head.
The plaid is hot pink and and has navy, lime green, and various other colors in it. I decided to make S2605 View D. I have used a different view of this pattern
before.
The pattern was very easy, and I followed it to the letter so there is not much to say there. I did find the fabric to be extremely ravel-ly. When it was time to attach the flounce across the front, I knew I would get very frustrated if I tried to hem it. I decided to fringe the edge instead. I just sewed a line of zigzag and then another one on top of the previous. Then I begin pulling out threads. Here is the skirt and an upclose of the fringe.
You may notice that my skirt is not fitting my dressform very well on the sides. I cannot zip it up the back. The skirt fits me, just not my dressform. I don't know what has happened to Lady Burgundy. Somehow, she has gotten messed up. I think it is from moving her around too much. It sounds like a good excuse to me to get a custom dress form. Anyone got any suggestions?
Once I got the skirt made, I decided I needed a navy blouse to go with it. I used M5884 in View A. This pattern is out of print, but is still for sale on the BMV website.
I ordered some rayon from fabric.com in a navy blue color. This fabric is scrumptious. It has a shiny side and a matte side. As you can see, I used the shiny side. I just love tie neck blouses. I sewed the blouse exactly from the instructions and it went together easily.
I am not doing a post this week totally devoted to wearing what I sew, because I only wore one thing. Actually I wore it Friday of last week .
Jacket: blogged about
hereTank: Old Navy
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Madden Girl
Until next time...
15 comments:
I really like the unravelled fringe on the flounce. It is a great solution.
Cute, cute skirt, I like the fringed flounce.
Super cute outfit! The fringe is a really great touch. Now you just need a Chanel jacket... ;)
Great additions to your wardrobe. I really love the raveled edge on your ruffle and the colors.
The skirt is gorgeous, the ruffled edge really finishes it off beautifully.
Fabulous skirt - I love the plaid with the fringed edging! That blouse is beautiful - I love tie neck blouses too!
Terrific skirt! The fringing is a wonderful touch!
KID, MD,
I was thinking that same thing--that I need a Chanel-ish jacket to go with the skirt. My local fabric store still has some of that fabric in stock. Hmmmm...I may have to buy some more and whip up a jacket to go with that skirt.
I love the skirt. It is perfect with the raveled ruffle. You have great ideas! That blouse fabric just looks luscious!!!!
Good going with the fringe on the ruffle -- how fun!
Parabens, ficaram perfeitos, tanto a saia quanto a blusa. Sempre leio seu blog, e me inspiro em suas peças constantemente, pena que aqui o Brasil não temos uma empresa que venda padrões como os que você usa, então temos que apenas olhar e tentar criar o padrão nós mesmos.
Abraços
Eilane - Brasil
Congratulations, you were perfect, both the skirt and blouse. I always read your blog, and
I am inspired by his plays constantly, pity that here in Brazil we do not have a company selling the patterns as you use, so we have to just look and try to set the standard ourselves.
Hugs
Eilane - Brazil
I love the fringing on the ruffle! It looks way better than a hem would on that thick fabric. Great call.
Love what you did with the fringe!! I have that blouse pattern, too. Both your pieces look fantastic!
The fringe makes the skirt! Love it.
I love what you did with the skirt! Very now!
Kristina J.
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