Monday, June 4, 2012

Sometimes I want to look prim

Sometimes I want to mix it up!  I just love my new Butterick 5566 skirts.

Now I know this Italian ponte panel print from Tessuti will not be to everyone's taste, but I couldn't resist its playfulness.  I cut my skirt rather meanly to preserve the orange 'high rise buildings' section of the panel.

Both skirts feature bright orange poly linings, invisible zips.  The only thing I'd do differently is not use a stretch interfacing on the waist facing.  I think a slightly weightier interfacing might have stopped that slightly stretchy feeling you get at the end of a long day at the office.

I have a long list of winter sewing ahead of me.  Next up - two finishing off jobs - a faux leather mini skirt for my DD and my "Corporate Should Never Be Boring"leopard print trench jacket. 

Happy sewing...





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14 comments:

  1. RhondaBussJune 4, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Wow, I love your skirt. Great mix of fabrics. Not prim at all, but over the top!

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  2. IreneJune 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Wonderful skirt! A touch of whimsy is always a good thing.

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  3. CennettaJune 4, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Great skirt. I love the uniqueness of the print and how you incorporated it into the design of the skirt.

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  4. AudreyJune 4, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I like the skirt too. The print (is it one or a patchwork of multiples, I can't tell) is really unique, but in colors that look great with your jacket. Polished and professional but with an unexpected twist that makes you look twice.

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  5. katherine hJune 4, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    What fun!

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  6. shamsJune 4, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I think that is a lot of fun!

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  7. Debbie CookJune 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I would wear that skirt in a minute! Love it!

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  8. CarolJune 4, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    I love this skirt! You'll be able to style this so many different ways and with so many colours. Brilliant wardrobe addition!

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  9. BerniceJune 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I love this skirt. It looks very groovy and modern while still looking chic. Looks lovely paired with the top you are wearing.

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  10. AliceJune 5, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Very quirky...love it! Really different.

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  11. VickiJune 11, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Love the skirt. Very interesting fabric.

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  12. memJune 12, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Love it when did you get the fabric . I looked online but couldnt find it.

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  13. CarolynJune 22, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    That is such a cool print, and the pattern is the perfect blank canvas to display it to its best advantage. Great marriage of print and patten!

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  14. DianaJuly 1, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I love it Gail. It is a really cool print and must be fun to wear.

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