I've finally sewn the 1 metre piece of high quality faux leather I bought from the Dondaemun fabric markets in Korea in 2010. Ok the skirt is plain, but it is a really versatile little number and I love it. I made it from a self drafted basic skirt pattern - two darts front and back with a centre back seam, invisible zip on the side. I've lined with yellow polyester lining fabric.
I'm wearing it with a t-shirt I made long before I started blogging, a Veronica Maine jacket circa 2006 and shoes from the late 1980s that I recently recovered from a bag in my garage. They are Italian, in three shades of brown and tan suede with a comfortable square toe and chunky heels. Oh and I'm also quite keen on the my $3 necklace in faux gold from Vinnies.
What's happening with my Beignet skirt? Well the picture speaks for itself. How do you complicate the Beignet project? You insist on doing bound buttonholes... all twelve of them! Black on black sewing at night isn't great for me at present. I have five done and I can't face the other seven. I even looked in the stash to see if I had enough leftover fabric to replace the panel, but alas I did not. So the Beignet languishes and I have cut out another blouse. I justify my actions by telling myself that I need blouses much more than skirts. I've renamed the project the Pantene skirt...you know the one...it won't happen overnight but it will happen.
Happy sewing ladies!
Very pretty outfit, good luck with your buttonholes.
ReplyDeleteBound buttonholes are so lovely! I hope you finish the skirt. Can you challenge yourself to do one a night until it is finished? That sounds less daunting than tackling all 7 at once.
ReplyDelete12 bound buttonholes? You must be insane! I love your outfit and the shoes are a special treat. I love when an outfit comes together so easily. Today I am wearing a pair of $7 boots from the op shop (Italian, brand new still with the $230 tag on them) and a dress I made from a 50c remnant at another op shop. I need to make a plain, simple black skirt and I don't want to do it, so I may well end up calling it the Pantene Skirt, too!
ReplyDelete12 bound buttonholes; oh my how scary. I don't blame you for laying it aside!
ReplyDeleteI just love your skirt! I would be wearing this one all winter!
Oh, but those buttonholes will be amazing.... I can't believe you got almost halfway through 12 of them. Godspeed to you getting through all of them, I look forward to seeing the beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt and outfit and 12 bound buttonholes, oh your poor eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit. You've done a lovely job of the skirt. Nice shoes too - it's always a joy to rediscover something you already own. Good luck with the skirt - I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteYou're braver than I am-- bound buttonholes are on my list of things to master, but I don't think I'd want to do them all over my queued Beignet! The other skirt looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking skirt, so versatile!
ReplyDeleteYour leather skirt looks fantastic! The shoes really add to the outfit. And 12 bound buttonholes -- all I can say is that by buttonhole #12, you will be an expert!
ReplyDeleteWonderful outfit! The skirt is a sure winner, so versatile. I'm totally impressed, twelve bound buttonholes! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLooking fabulous Gail xx
ReplyDeleteYour skirt turned out really cute... I had originally thought that it was like a butter suede... but then actually re-read your post and found that it was a faux leather. Cute! But it made me think that I need to dive into my stash... to find a piece of butter suede it reminded me of!
ReplyDeleteLove the faux leather skirt. I think it's a great staple for a stylish girl's wardrobe. ;-) Please do finish the seven button holes. You'll be happy you did. It's such a great detail in any garment.
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