Saturday 24 September 2011

My Navy Beignet

The construction wasn't without problems but here it is, my navy Beignet Skirt. I have to say I LOVE it! Annoyingly (for photo taking) the sun was out today which means I am squinting in all photos. I tried changing place but all other backgrounds would have been to busy.
Onto the skirt. I used a heavy cotton drill I bought in Hungary and lined with with a bright orange lining. Pattern is Colette Beignet Skirt and it's a treat to work with. Easy instructions and nice illustrations. 
For the facings and pockets I used a leopard print polycotton. I just love the combination. I also decided to use self cover buttons (I like matching things). It was my first time using self cover buttons and I'm glad I bought in excess of what I needed. I ruined quite a few. Doing so many buttonholes was a source of anxiety but slowly and steadily my Janome behaved. They're not even that wonky (although for that I had to do lots of chalk marking in front piece.
Several things went wrong whilst construction but mostly because of me and my attention spam. For starters I cut the pieces wrong and ended up with some with right side out and some with wrong side out. With a cotton drill you can clearly see the difference. Then I assembled the lining pieces all wrong. I attached the two side back pieces together then the back piece. I actually pressed and hemmed the lining and only when I went to sew it to the facing did I spot the error. Luckily I had enough fabric to cut again. I also slightly burned the lining when pressing and it hasn't ruined it but it could have easily done so.
The first belt loops didn't cut it so I decided to cut again and wider. Still looks good I think. I decided not to do a belt for now, as I had a leopard print I bought recently that fits perfectly fine.
One photo of the inside only. I'm still struggling to find a good place for photos at my new house. Whilst my previous flat was small it had floor to ceiling windows which meant light was great all the time. In new house I have lots of space (and a sewing room, which I prefer) but windows are ever so small, meaning rooms get quite dark.
You might have noticed that I didn't really write any "in construction"posts with photos of sewing process. Mainly because of the above but I'm curious to know: do you like reading about and seeing photos of the sewing process or do you prefer the finished outfits only?
This skirt will definitely see a lot of use. I absolutely love the colour combination and it's such a versatile skirt, meaning I can use to dressed up or dressed down. Fantastic!!



24 comments:

  1. Hey Suzie!
    It looks real good and your garden looks real big!
    Congrats!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love it!! The leopard print looks amazing with it, and I love that the pockets are leopard print too :)
    I love construction posts :)
    Hmm, I think I'll have to make another Beignet soon, as mine creases like crazy and will.not.iron! I enjoyed making it though, so I don't mind making another :)
    Ashley x

    ReplyDelete
  3. This is one of my favourite versions of this pattern I've seen! I absolutely love the leopard print accents on the skirt and indeed throughout your outfit...very cool!

    I also struggle with lighting for photos, it's a real pain! Our flat it so bad that I've even resorted to buying a professional lighting kit for when I'm photographing for my Etsy shop.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Thank you!
    Carmencita: It's not my garden, wouldn't mind though! It's a small patch of green a step stone away from the house. My garden is a good size but much, much smaller :)
    Ashley: Yes, if it wasn't my brain it would have been a enjoyable make, so I think I'll make more in future.
    Marie: I do photography as well as a hobby and also have lighting kit and backgrounds. Might have to resort to that in future.

    ReplyDelete
  5. wow i love this navy skirt and it is so fabulous with the leoprint belt!!! really an eyecatcher and u did a great job!!!
    love and kiss,mary

    http://maryloucinnamon.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Suzy, your skirt is stunning. I love the leopard print trim and the buttons. You look lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  7. It's gorgeous! Good old Beignet - really great skirt. I like a certain amount of construction photos/details if they're interesting but to be honest if a post is very long I'll just skim read it, unless I'm particularly interested in how a certain technique is done.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Totally cute beignet!! It looks adorable on you. Great fabric choices ( esp leopard print!!)and wonderful styling.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Wow Suzy, it looks great on you! I love all your little leopard skin accents. I'm glad the button holes behaved themselves for you ;)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Fantastic!! I love all the leopard accents - so fun!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I'm with Tilly. I enjoy construction/details posts but I find I skim them if they are too long or if I am not very interested in the project or technique being used.

    Lovely Beignet, by the way. The lining is sweet. Glad it all came together after a few hiccups!

    ReplyDelete
  12. I love it too! The animal print is a very original touch.

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love your Beignet. The leopard print detail works really well.

    I enjoy construction photos/details if they are interesting but I'm with Tilly and Melizza if they're too long or it's a technique I'm not very interested in I'll just skim over.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Love the orange lining and the leopard print pockets. I want to make another beignet in red but I think I might leave out the pockets this time. I am thinking a nice black and white dot for the lining.

    ReplyDelete
  15. I don't mind construction type posts if there's something interesting about the dress - sometimes I do like to see the lining etc. But the finished result is the best bit :-)
    I dont do any construction pics for my sewing posts but I'm not sure if people want them either. I'm hardly of the skill level to be teaching other people!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Suzy this is os pretty. Love those buttons.

    Has spurred me on to finish my Beignet.

    ReplyDelete
  17. My favorite are the finished product posts. I like seeing about the construction, but I definitely skim those posts sometimes. I LOVE your beignet! The leopard print buttons are genius! I'm so impressed that you made all those buttons.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Kudos for keeping on, even as this project threw you so many curves. It looks beautiful! And every time you wear it, you'll love it more for having overcome all of those challenges.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Really gorgeous skirt - I just LOVE the leopard accents!

    I like seeing the odd construction post, or even just a 'sneak-peak' but, as with the other comments, it's mainly about the finished product.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Stunning skirt - really suits your style. Love the leopard print details - fierce!

    ReplyDelete
  21. The skirt is really lovely and I adore the leopard contrast! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  22. I love your choice of fabrics, great job! :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. I don't know how this post slipped through the net but I seem to have missed it. It's really lovely Suzy and fits you perfectly, but then again, I do have a soft spot for a navy Beignet! The leopard accents are a great touch as is the fab lining.
    I like reading construction posts, especially if it's something I've made or want to make. I like lots of photos of the finished thing too. x

    ReplyDelete

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...