Florence Broadhurst was an eccentric Australian wallpaper designer from 1920s who is undergoing a resurgence of popularity. Signature have been reproducing her designs in gorgeous rugs, wallpapers and fabrics. Originally I was planning a coat from this fabric, but never found a pattern that suited the huge print. My skirt Burda 04/09 101 uses a print called "Fountains in Paris" in a knit which I bought at TessutisI decided to cut my 'fountains upside down' - I liked them better that way. I altered he Burda pattern slightly by not allowing the button flap to open. This allowed me to insert the piping more easily. Pure laziness!
I'm happy with the way it turned out. Matching the pattern was quite difficult and I needed extra fabric to do it. I'm planning to wear this with a bright red silk blouse and my cropped black leather jacket while the weather is cooler. I'm wearing this in the photo, but It didn't quite work out. I can see why everyone is making this skirt - its fairly quick and looks great in a range of fabrics and weights. I will make another one for summer in linen.
Gorgeous skirt and print. Truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with print like that! It looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting some of these prints for ages. Her designs are actually timeless. I heard an interview with Issey Miyake, you has used them quite a bit and he said he had no idea they had originally been wallpaper designs. I love your skirt. Red, black and white is such a classic (and I'm wearing it today). As I have only just received March BWOF, I haven't seen this pattern yet, but I've seen enough version now to know that I want one too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful skirt! I love the piping and the fountains look good!
ReplyDeleteWOW. that sure is a great skirt. perfect marriage of garment shape and fabric print. black and white with contrast of red is one of my favourite combos- you see it a bit with Japanese designs.
ReplyDeleteThats a swishy dishy skirt - loving it!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is amazing. The piping and fabric print are so fresh. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your combination of fabric, pattern and piping in this skirt - the red is just a perfect pop against the black and white. I have to admit I really like the idea of wearing a print which began life as wallpaper ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks terrific!! What a fabulous print!
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