But you know I'm not one to let lovely fabric go to waste and this fabric had been a gift from Sam. So I unpicked the panels, saving all those zips. And managed to patch together enough fabric for a new little skirt. Which is great because a few skirts were jettisoned in the clean-out so it is only fitting that some new skirts could come in, yes? Just keeping the balance! :)I used Vogue 1247 and lengthened it... surprise! I know I have a few of these in my wardrobe already but what can I say? it's just an absolute winner. It's so quick and easy to make, is exactly to my style tastes and you cn put it together with small bitsy pieces of fabric. How many times have I made this pattern already? I'm not sure, but lots.
Some of the beige double topstitched seaming of the original dress is still intact in the skirt, which is fine by me. I like weird little quirks in my clothes, didn't you know?
Does this happen to you when snapping a picture of your sewing details?
Details:
Skirt; Vogue 1247 lined, blue damask, my review of this pattern here
Blouse; a mixture of different patterns, powder blue silk, details here
Socks; hand-knit by me to a 60's pattern, details here
Boots; Enrico Antinori, from Zomp shoes