9.25.2013

I'm Sewing, Sewing and Sewing.

Hello reader,
 
This September has gone by quickly. It's been full of organizing, cleaning and sewing. I've mostly been hemming pants for my mom and brother, but I did make a fantastic navy blue skirt for myself out of my Simplicity pattern #3688. I desperately needed a blue skirt. I have light brown, black and light grey. I consider a navy blue skirt a staple in vintage fashion and any vintage gal needs one in their armoire! Don't you agree? Here is a navy blue polka dot blouse I bought recently at Forever21 (along with a sleeveless navy blue blouse with bow). It has a bit of a peplum effect, so naturally, a skirt would look best. But I realized I didn't have a skirt to match. So, I got out the pattern, started tweaking, adjusting, and this is the finished product. I think the skirt turned out pretty good. Here are the photos. (P.S. note the mums, a true sign of fall!)
 

 
Have you sewn anything lately?
 
Ivy
 

4 comments:

  1. Gorgeous look! The skirt looks like a true wardrobe staple, both colour and length is perfect for so many different occasions and styles. I couldn't agree more on the wearability of a navy skirt, my A-line navy wool skirt is used almost daily during winter, and my half-circle cotton skirt has been my go-to since I made it this spring... =)

    I'm afraid I've only made impractical sewing lately, as I just put in the finishing touches on two summer outfits. Good timing, just as we're moving into fall... Ah, well, it'll be summer next year to! =)

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  2. What a terrifically pretty outfit, honey. Creamy white + warm toffee brown + clear navy feels both smashingly fresh and endlessly classic. I wish I had tights like that, too, so that I could take a major styling cue from you (added to my "want to buy" list). Really lovely autumn look!

    ♥ Jessica

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  3. Great job on sewing! I love navy paired with warm brown. I agree-September flew by! Where did the time go?
    --Viola

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  4. Such a cute outfit! Great jobon the skirt, I love it!

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