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Monday, January 28, 2013

Yummy Leftovers


There is something wonderful about creating a new garment from leftover fabric pieces.


This quilting cotton has had a few different incarnations.  It was a gifted apron, a vintage reproduction dress, and now a lovely little skirt.  I am not sure that there is enough remaining to manage one more project, but I am going to hang onto the bits just in case - I believe that four items from one length of yardage would be a record for me.


This pattern was originally chosen for last year’s Sew Weekly craziness.  I cut it out along with this skirt some weekend last year, but never got any further than cutting and gathering the needed notions.


As a rather cathartic start to the New Year, I am trying to clean up the sewing room.  And that includes finishing some of those unfinished projects!

I love the welt pockets.  This time around, I did not make much use of them as a design feature, but that is definitely a possibility if I make this up again.



Sweater:  Free People
Skirt:  Made by me, BurdaStyle 7252
Shoes:  Nine West
Brooch:  Vintage
Fishnets:  Simply Vera
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13 comments:

  1. Peter LappinJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Nothing "old-fashioned" or "matronly" about that -- you look hawt!

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  2. Kay @ Slightly 0bsessedJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Love love LOVE the outfit! The skirt is GORGEOUS!

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  3. Witchcrafted LifeJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    This is so, so alluringly lovely! I adore the pocket placement, hem length and punchy cherry pattern. Terrific work!


    Wishing you a marvelous Monday & week ahead,
    ♥ Jessica

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  4. DaneMumJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    You look fantastic! I love that cherry print!

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  5. Abbi JaneJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    This is simply divine! So Pin-Up-y!!! :)

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  6. velosewsJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    This is a refreshing piece you've made up. I love the print. You look very stylish.

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  7. MainelydadJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Va Va Va Voom! You're totally rocking this look.

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  8. M'ladyJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Looks fab. You could make a matching shrug or maybe a rosette for your hair or as a broach?

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  9. Katrina BlanchalleJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    SO cute! That skirt could really do so many different looks, but the cherry print does give it a very vintage look.
    I'm glad you made this pattern because I have a very similar style of skirt in a vintage McCall pattern ca. 1940s. I've been wondering what happens with the pleats in the ... er... seating area after a day of wear. Did you do anything extra to stabilize the pleats?

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    1. Laura MaeJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:12 AM

      Katrina - I thought about underlining the back pieces, but in the end, the quilting cotton seemed sturdy enough to handle the pleats without any extra help. There was wrinkling throughout the day, but nothing bagged - probably because of the extra room in the "seating area"!

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  10. DOORTJE::January 29, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    This skirt looks so pretty! Did you have to make any adjustments?

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    1. Laura MaeJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:10 AM

      The sizing was just like the Big 4 patterns for me. I graded up a size in the lower hip, but because of the back pleats this was not absolutely necessary. So, no real adjustments!

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