While I was sewing this skirt, I had the perfect bright red
button-up cardigan in mind, or so I thought . . . I never
actually pulled the sweater out of the drawer to compare the color with the
apple print. BIG mistake.
The red was nothing like I remembered, and the color was
much more orange than my apple print.
With my shoes it just did not work.
AARGH!
Well, after digging through all of my short-sleeved red
sweaters (the pile was not very large – I think I need some new red sweaters),
this is what I came up with. And it
actually works!
Because the gingham lined scallops are not exactly visible as worn,
I decided that an added skinny belt was necessary.
Overall, I am very pleased with this project. And I believe I may keep that idea for a wool
version in mind for when the cold weather returns.
And yes, there was twirling . . .
Skirt: Made by me,
Spadea 1149
Sweater: Mervyns
Shoes: Nine West
Earrings: Macys
Ring: Grandfather’s
high school ring
Necklace: Rafael
Jewelers
HI, your adorable outfit just popped up as I was perusing blogs. Fabulous, wonderful combination and colors. I've been lurking and enjoying your vintage sewing jewels!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this outfit. :-) really like the scallop trim down the skirt - very pretty. I may have to borrow that idea sometime!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI really love this! The shape is extremely flattering & the scallops are a really fun (yet almost subtle with your print) touch. I love that you were able to get another go out of this pattern - isn't that the best feeling? :) Especially with something like a Ceil Chapman evening gown!
ReplyDeleteThe scallops came out beautifully and add a wonderful little twist to the full skirt. I just love the whole look, and the top and shoes work perfectly.
ReplyDeleteAwesome skirt with a perfect twirl factor! I love everything you make! :]
ReplyDeleteStunning as usual :-)
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ReplyDeleteAlmost 9 years later, and I'm inciting the infraction.
ReplyDeleteAll that twirling is going to catch up with you, Laura Mae!