Monday 12 November 2012

Tale of Three Skirts: Part 1

I finished this cute little number some weeks ago, and have already worn it a few times (including to the fantastic Birmingham meetup). I got this fabric on a swap at the Walthamstow meet up and even thought it is a synthetic fabric, it was a delight to work with. Thank you so much Karen, for wanting to get rid of it!
The pattern is from the August 2011 Burda Magazine. It is my first make from a Burda magazine and also my first make following Portuguese instructions (I learned to sew in English so do not know all the technical terms in Portuguese, even though I am Portuguese). It is a wrap skirt so really quick to put together. I spent a Saturday night catchstitcing the hem. If I may say so myself, this is gorgeous work!
I still have plenty of fabric and will be making another skirt. Stay tuned, I'm going to rock this Winter in skirts!
Last but not least, I have stalled with my Couture dress (reasons for it later) and have decided to very slowly start the below beauty. Very scary, as will be using some expensive wool flannel. Might post some muslin and progress photos as I could use your help and support on this make. My confidence is a bit shattered.
Have a great week ahead!

17 comments:

  1. Oh Suzy love this skirt so much, and it's so lovely to see your super neat hand stitching too...I'm in awe!

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    1. Thank you Winnie! I am quite proud of that hand stitching :)

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  2. Sorry if this posts twice; I think my first comment got lost. I just wanted to say that it's nice to see you back and I love how you paired the skirt w/ the red top! ;)

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    1. Thank you Donna! It's nice to be here with something finished.

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  3. It's lovely Suzy and suits you perfectly. It's always satisfying to see a fellow blogger making something wonderful from swapped fabric! x

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    1. Thank you! I was very lucky to get this fabric, it is gorgeous!

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  4. Beautiful, beautiful skirt Suzy! I'm so grateful I got to see it (and stroke it) in real life ;o)

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  5. Great skirt Suzy! Mustard is such a great colour especially in tog tooth. Love it. It's nice to see you back here.
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  6. Wow! That skirt looks very comfortable and very comfortable, I did not know that you are Portuguese .... what a surprise!

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  7. Your skirt is gorgeous, I love the shape and the colours. And your tights are fab!

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  8. I love this skirt! It looked amazing in Brum when you had it on. Plus great hand stitching on the hem too!

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  9. Oh yes oh yes - very cute indeed! I love the fabric and the shape :)

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  10. I was admiring your skirt in Birmingham too! Love the pleats.

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