Its the most fabulous chatreuse with giant pink roses! Love it!!
Of course I checked with MsKatt if she would mind if we had matching skirts, and thankfully she said she didn't mind one bit!
So, once my Fall for Cotton project was complete, I set about making her skirt, and my skirt... and a lovely blouse to go with it! I don't have any construction photos, and the blouse is not quite finished yet, but I wanted to show you all anyway!
I used a self drafted circle skirt pattern for the skirt, with a 2 inch waistband to which I added my new favourite item - PIPING!!!
And I added pockets as well - I think more items of clothing should have pockets, don't you???
Polka Dot Pockets!!!!!
And those of you who are super observant will notice that the blouse looks distincly like the dress pattern I've made a hundred times recently... thats because it is!!! I turned it into a blouse pattern!!! And this one I've lined with pink polkadotted cotton.
Now, I would really like to finish this outfit to wear this weekend, so sorry that this isn't a more detailed post... I must dash and finish this blouse!!!
Beccie
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sigh...i want to be you when i grow up (please dont mention the fact that i'm older than you and crush my dreams ;) ) how flippin cute could it possibly be that you matched the inside of the blousse to the pockets!!! Beccie, there's a retrofollies vintage car show in beziers on teh 13th and they are havinga most elegantly dressed woman contest. i wnat to participate but am too embarrassed and feel silly. i'm overweight and sometimes feel silly done up in victory rolls) - my husband calling me wolverine deosnt help! i immediately thought of you. so i was wanting to make gertie's wiggle dress in this red strtchy cotton i just picked up and i have awesome red shoes with pink bows. i would ideally like to add pink trim to sleeves neckline and a pink bow belt but already making a dress in one week is a pretty big step for me. but the thing is that's not exactly elegant though it is retro. i dont know. i would love your input on what you think about this.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! i reread. i obviously immediately thought of you because of your sewing, your style sense etc... but i put that right after i said i was overweight and look like wolverine. you do know that that was not what i meant when i said i immediately thought of you right?! geez! :"/
DeleteWoman, how DO you come up with such lovely ideas. Thank goodness for the likes of you 'cause I never would. So, now all I have to do (once I secure employment) is come here for the "whatdoIdo of sewing".
DeleteWell, you didn't ask me, Rebecca, but I think you should GO FOR IT! You sound so cute (probably 'cause I'm a big girl too) and I believe you will have a great time and feel lovely if you make your outfit.
DeleteI'm excited for you. Go for it!
Lyric
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Rebecca - I don't know how I didn't reply to your comment - because god I got a good laugh out of it! First up - slap your husband next time he calls you Wolverine... HOW RUDE! Then, make that red and pink wiggle dress, dress yourself up and blow away the competition with your victory rolls because damn girl, I just know you will look fine in that outfit!!!!
DeleteI really REALLY hope that you check back and read this, I've been kinda slack with replying due to being sick but I'm back on board now :)
Please let me know if you made your outfit or in the least got dressed up for the car show!!!!!!!
thanks lyric for your encouragement and beccie. so i have been binging again and there was no way i felt like getting duded up. i didnt even want to go out in public. so i didnt do it. but i still have the material. so...better get crackin' for next year eh? ;D
DeleteIf you start now you could be ready well ahead of time :)
DeleteLove the print and piping detail. I always try to add at least one pocket to any skirt or dress I make. It makes it easier to carry lipstick and other lady things discreetly.
ReplyDeleteGood idea, Mariela. I feel so inspired seeing this post this morning. :-)
DeletePockets are awesome, I'm adding pockets to everything I made in the future - EVERYTHING!!!
DeleteThe details are fab. You excel at making something simple into something really special.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon! I always find that its the small touches that make a difference :)
DeleteBeautiful! Now I have to go through my dress patterns to look for blouses ;)
ReplyDeleteOh do it - I think that pretty much every dress bodice can be turned into a blouse if you think outside the box!
DeleteI love your sweet pockets!I always shortcut them out and I'm always sorry.I am finding great inspiration in your posts. You are such a badass!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amber - I think this is the first time ever in my whole life I've been called a badass!!!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful outfit. I'm a big fan of pink and green as well. :)
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is one of my favourite colour combinations - can't go wrong!
DeleteLOVE that fabric! And I love what you made out of it. Extra-love the piping, it sets the whole skirt off nicely. I'm a bit of a fan of pink and green too. There's just something about it...
ReplyDelete:-)
I like unusual colour combinations, and sewing your own things means you can make whatever you want!
DeleteI love the pink and green combo! So pretty, lovely job. :)
ReplyDelete-Emily
Thanks honey :)
DeleteLove the combination of colors and fabrics. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIT'S SO PRETTY!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
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