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Long ago I started working on the Beignet Skirt with a little help from my neighbor A. We got the fit fine tuned, and I cut it out of this really old denim that has a tiny floral print. (I’m pretty sure this denim has been around since TMO and the Princess were little.) Yea - it's too cutesy to wear all the time, but I wanted to try it out. The only change I made to A’s alterations was to add 2" to the length, because otherwise it wasn't really long enough for me.
So Friday I pulled it on with a sweater and my boots. It amazes me that I've been sewing for so long and yet - I still don't know what size I am. Apparently yoga will change your body, even though I haven't been doing it for long and I'm not very consistent at this point.
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Anyway - even with help, this skirt is too big. One thing that has finally been beaten into my hard head is that I look better if my clothes fit! Now I'm not talking skin tight - but 2" of ease at my waist is not a good look for me. I find that I push my stomach out when I'm standing in an effort to help keep my skirts up. Not sure why - they aren't going to slip past my hips any time soon! But - still.
In the second photo - the one on the right - I have pulled all the extra to the back of the skirt and it looks so much better! I have a lovely piece of brown brushed cotton and 12 perfect buttons - so I'll make it one more time. I love the shape, the buttons didn't gape, it was comfortable. I'll take 2" out of the front only including the sides seams - because the back fits perfectly!
LOVE that fabric, but I totally understand that you're DONE with that skirt. I think v.2 will be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI like the lines of that skirt. It will be nice in brown. 12 buttons! and 12 buttonholes! Argh!
ReplyDeleteI've always liked skirts that button down the front. I also like wrap skirts and you don't have to worry so much about fit. It'll be cute in brown, though I like the blue version.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really cute on you! I like my Beignet too. I need to make it in a fall fabric now.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very cute design and I love the pattern - particularly for this time of year. Are you sure a few strategically placed safety pins won't work? I'm always having to do that because it's hard to find skirts that fit my waist.
ReplyDeleteLove the boots ~ are they new? I'm still looking for a pair and might get some wet weather/rough wear ones for rainy days.