Aloha! I really appreciate your thoughts on the last post, and in particular those who commented on the pastel color being a good shade for me. I must have taken this to heart, because I was inspired to finally use a piece of polyester that I have had in my stash since the late 90's. When I bought it, I really liked the print and color combination. I also appreciated its heavier weight and beautiful drape. I decided to make it into New Look 6327, view A. I barely had enough fabric for this view, and in fact I had to lay one panel a little off-grain. Thankfully, the print is so busy it's not noticeable. I had made view B in my pre-blogging days, so I knew the size 10 would fit with minimal adjustments. There is an invisible zipper in the left side seam and the waist is finished with facing. There are six panels in this skirt. I finished the bottom with a narrow hem.
You know me, I generally like to make whole outfits, so this time I paired the skirt with Burda 7487, view B. I have made this view before
here. I decided to make it out of a crepe back satin with the dull side as my right side. Here are the two patterns:
And here is the finished top:
For both pieces I used a microfiber sewing needle. It seems to have handled the dense polyester pretty well. For the top, I cut a corner by applying the waist band in one step. I didn't do the hand stitching that is suggested in the pattern to hide the raw edge. I cheated and used my serger.
Guess what? I didn't stop with these two pieces. Oh no...I had to have a pretty slip to wear underneath the skirt too. LOL. I simply cut my favorite elastic-waist bias skirt out of white satin to make the slip.
Here is a detail shot of the skirt's invisible zipper and the bias slip waist band:
The complete outfit! I don't really have an occasion to wear this yet. But I love how feminine it is, and I like the fact that it will tucked away just waiting for the right event when I need it.
A final shot showing the glorious movement of the skirt. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
37 comments:
I really like the top with the waist tie detail I'll have to check this pattern out. This top would also look great with skinny, cropped pants. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, you look great!
Those colours look stunning on you!!!
So, so pretty!
You look absolutely stunning! I love the whole outfit on you!
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So pretty!-
What a pretty outfit!
What a gorgeous outfit. Pastel looks so pretty on you. I love the style of that top. I must have overlooked that pattern.
So pretty! Love the way it moves, I can tell you enjoy wearing it. Hope the opportunity presents itself soon!
Very pretty outfit. I really love the top especially. I find that light pink suits many people.
Very pretty, you look great in flowy things. And I love the shoes with the outfit. Happy weekend!
Fantastic outfit. The skirt looks fun to wear!
Wow - you are really rockin' that long bow.
You are so elegant in this lovely outfit. The colours are very pretty on you, and the combination of drapey tied top and flowing skirt is most felicitious. You have a real gift for combining seperates.
So beautiful!! Let's go out-I am finishing up a red floral sundress
:-)
The pastels really do suit you. I think the top would also look great dressed down with denim...
Gorgeous outfit! This has a bit of a '20s vibe that I've seen a lot of recently. The colors are truly great on you.
Both pieces are lovely. I hope you find an occassion to wearthem soon.
I think an appropriate 'date night' should be on the cards so you can wear this outfit. It really is lovely on you.
*wolf whistle* looks great!
This is a gorgeous outfit. Love the skirt fabric with all the pretty colors. I like the top also, you can wear this well.
I think a dinner date with DH is in the cards with this new outfit.
What a beautiful outfit. Oh, perfect for a Hawaiian wedding. Make the clothes, find the occasion!
You look beautiful! You made a very feminine and chic outfit.
Wow, that's too bad you don't have anywhere to wear this now...you look stunning in this outfit! But you're absolutely correct...it's really nice to have something this cute "ready to wear" at a moment's notice!! I like that...making our own RTW!! :)
You look beautiful in these colours, a super outfit,
Very pretty! I really like that floral print and think the pastels are so nice & feminine.
Very pretty. So glad you got to use your nice fabric - the right project always seems to come along eventually.
Your outfit is stunning! I love the colours on you.
Your outfit is stunning! I love the colours on you.
Love the outfit. It looks great on you. Beautiful job.
It's so pretty and feminine. You could wear this to a wedding! I think the top would also look nice with skinny trousers and a mid-height heel for going out in the evening.
I love this outfit!the colours are gorgeous.
I love this look! Soooo feminine but not too sweet. The dramatic tie on the top is fab!
Lovely feminine, romantic outfit. Very flattering. And it's nice to be ready.
I love the feminine colours you have used. You look so pretty.
Looks great on you! I can never pull off pink...but it's amazing to see it looks good on you!
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