I have a love/hate relationship with the color yellow. It is a bright and cheery color that looks
great when paired with so many colors that I love. However, yellow does not love my complexion.
And yet I purchased a length of this rayon/linen eyelet . .
. go figure.
The lemony color really is lovely – just not anywhere near
my face. So for the Sew Weekly “Yellow
Challenge,” a skirt was the ticket.
This is now the second version of the Beignet skirt I have
made. How many times does one have to
use a pattern before they are officially obsessed and/or stuck in a rut? To be fair, I will be putting this one away
for the moment, although it will not be forgotten. Wouldn’t it look lovely in a soft wool?
I previously used this eyelet fabric for an unlined
skirt. However, this particular
silhouette is fitted, and something needed to be done about all of those
eyelet holes. I decided to use a white
quilting cotton with a tonal floral print as an underlining (leftover from my
first attempt at quilting which is currently in a bag and in pieces – maybe I
should do something about that!). I
thought it would be a bit more interesting than a solid white even if I am the
only one who knows that the fabric is patterned.
The skirt pieces were cut out in the cotton, laid on the rayon/linen, cut, and hand basted together.
I used my extra silk/rayon yardage from the undercollar of
this dress. It has a beautiful drape,
making a thread tack necessary at each of the seams.
And this time around I could not resist the
call of my beloved Hug Snug seam binding.
I think I forgot to mention it, but for my bubbled Beignet I decided to live dangerously and merely pinked the seams of the outer shell. Because both lining fabrics are so lightweight,
I decided to use french seams for a clean finish.
And I am sure it is no surprise that the buttonholes are bound!
So my experience with a bit of jonquil was positive overall! Now I feel bad about all of the nasty things I have said about the color for so many years.
Blouse: Made by me,
Simplicity 2154
Skirt: Made by me,
Colette “Beignet”
Shoes: Banana
Republic
Earrings: Macys
Your finish is always impeccable. I adore your bound buttonholes. I'm going to try them one day soon. I've just about mastered welt pockets so I think it's not too far off.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous skirt, like you I love yellow but can't wear it near my face this is the perfect compromise.
If you have mastered the welt pocket, bound buttonholes will be super easy!
DeleteYou've put so much effort into the finishing, and it's really paid off, nice work.
ReplyDeleteLovely- especially that inside- wow!
ReplyDeleteYour bound buttonholes are great! I love the bow belt too. Just keep wearing this skirt with other colors like raspberry that look fabulous on you and no one will suspect that you can't do yellow!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie! And I can't wait to play with all of the new color combinations possible with my new appreciation of the color yellow!
DeleteI have to agree to the fact that your work is impeccable! I must ask, where did you learn so much about sewing? Even though I have sewn for years (not including the 10 year hiatus from sewing), I feel as though I am starting over with learning. Your clothing is simply beautiful! and the interiors are pure artistry!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much!
DeleteAfter a quick lesson from a high school friend's mother, my obsession with sewing clothes really took off. I am basically self-taught. All of those Vogue/McCall/Simplicity pattern instruction sheets contain some excellent information! Some trial, and a few errors along the way, and picking up a few tricks from an excellent costume designer in college really did the trick. I have to say that a whole lot of practice makes (almost) perfect. :)
I hear you 100%! I've been feeling yellow so much this year (perhaps it echoes the chipper mood I've been in), yet haven't unearthed a single piece while thrifting lately that worked on me. I know from past experience that I need to (generally speaking) stick with tones on either the very pale or very golden/saffron side of the spectrum, and have been hunting for those shades to no avail. I'll continue though, as I'm dead set on injecting some yellow into my vintage wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI think you found an absolutely shade of yellow here. It reminds me of (and I mean this entirely positively) of the colour of yummy banana pudding. Love the whole outfit from top to bottom!
♥ Jessica
It looks great! Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou must be the Bound Button Queen! That is such a delightful feature to put down the front of your lovely skirt. Awesome simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute outfit! Those two colors look so bright and fresh when paired together. Your attention to detail and patience in finishing is an inspiration to me! :]
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is so cute. I love the contrasting ribbon and buttons. Maybe a warmer hue of yellow would work for you. I have the same problem finding the right shade of yellow.
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt. I have to get this pattern. I've already been researching fabrics for it. :) Your's turned out lovely.
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