Thursday, July 21, 2011

Grey for a grey day

 



Mental note, smile in all future photos and never allow your daughter to take a photo with camera held at waist level. It makes you look twice your real size!  But guys it's cold, wet and misable here in Sydney.  Time to bring out my new skirt made with a remnant piece of grey and black leopard print ponte from my stash.  I made another skirt using this fabric that I have worn to death, blogged about here. I used Vogue 8603 again, this time including the gathers front and back.  It is lined with red synthetic lining however after a day in the city I've decided to remove it as is doesn't move with the garment.  The fabric is quite thick so doesn't really need a lining.  Think I'll take the opportunity to shorten it as well.  The coat is also self-made and well worn from last winter.  I blogged about it here.
I am making a very interesting jacket at the moment which I hope to finish on the weekend.
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14 comments:

  1. BerniceJuly 21, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Everyone in my family wore outfits matching the sky today too. Bright blue sky and bright blue shirts - today was school sports carnival and we're all in Marlins, the blue team.

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  2. KristyJuly 21, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I think you needed some matching leopard print gumboots to cope with the weather we're having at the moment! I like your skirt - the fabric lifts a simple shape into something special.

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  3. LoriJuly 21, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Very pretty skirt, nice find on the remnant.

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  4. SheilaJuly 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    You look warm and stylish... lovely animal print.

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  5. AntoinetteJuly 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I find that identifying the right lining for many garments takes a long time, for me, and so I end up not lining much, and wearing slips and camisoles as needed. I could use a dose of cold, wet, and miserable these hot, dry summer days! :)

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  6. SewingadictaJuly 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love the print of the skirt, which makes it very interesting, I hope you are going through the cold winter with a smile, my warm wishes from across the world.

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  7. gwensewsJuly 21, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    That is a fine skirt. Love an animal print! And really, I would trade your gray day for this miserable 100 degree plus temp any time.

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  8. DillianderJuly 21, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Lovely skirt Gail, it looks stylish, warm and comfortable! Destined to be a favourite is my guess.

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  9. Gay McDonellJuly 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    So much rain!!! I'm thinking I'll soon need a canoe to get out!! Great outfit - perfect for this miserable weather!

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  10. Anne-MarieJuly 21, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This is such a great pattern ! The fit is excellent. It is funny to read your post being in Montreal under 35oC. Enjoy winter. We have such hot weather these days.

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  11. CarolynJuly 22, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    This new skirt looks lovely, in interesting and stylish fabric. The red lining sounds fun, I'm sad it isn't there anymore!

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  12. jacquieJuly 22, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Very nice skirt - I hadn't seen that pattern before but it is rather fab. Love the leopard print too.

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  13. a little sewingJuly 24, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    cold? wet? gray?
    :)

    I love your stylish skirt!

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  14. TanyJuly 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Great outfit! Love the leopard print skirt (I'm all over animal prints right now).

    I have a boyfriend who sometimes takes pictures while looking away (dah!). I can always tell when he takes them at waist level... Why can't we double ourselves to take our pictures right? Sigh...

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