Wednesday 19 November 2014

Hooray! Velvet Skirt

I made a velvet skirt. The fabric was gifted from my dad. I have used it to make a coat and I still have loads left. I feel an 'All Done' post looming in the next few months.


 

The pattern is from an Ottobre magazine. It is a skirt with pockets which adds some extra detail even though they are not really big enough for anything other than a paper clip!



I got a great fit on the waist and hips which I am improving every time I make a skirt. (sorry about the tights part of the image!)

To reduce hem bulk, I overlocked the edge of the velvet then machine sewed on a strip of satin bias binding then whip stitched it by hand to the skirt. A nice technique for thick fabrics.



I am wearing it with my portrait blouse and my new miette cardigan. A vision of petrol and purple, I love these colours together and I am all homemade today. Yay!


I have lost my expert pre-school photographer to full time education so I am grappling with the self-timer at the moment, however,
I have a lovely winter staple skirt. 
What are you making? Jo xxx



20 comments:

  1. es muy bonita, un gran saludo.

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  2. Hi Jo , your whole outfit looks fantastic.
    I love your latest make, your pretty top and the cardigan your mum made.
    Hooray for hand made.
    Jacquie x

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  3. What a stunning outfit, well done. I love the colour and the style of the skirt.

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  4. Hi Jo! Whoo!!! What a fabulous skirt!!!
    Totally love it! You got yourself one amazing cool outfit there, all of it!!! <3
    Love the colours, love the combination!
    Well done!!!
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  5. Your skirt is lovely but I do love the colours in your top too.

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  6. Oh Jo, wow! That skirt is beautiful. Love the colour and it fits perfectly. Love the top too. You clever thing! I am doing a big round zero. Too much telly to watch (I know, I'm a terrible saddo). xx

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  7. How wonderful to wear a complete home made outfit, such lovely colours.

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  8. Fantastic Jo!!! How great that you have whole outfits that you made yourself. Possibly a bit much to add your coat on top too - indoors certainly!! - but how great that you have everything all made by you. I really am so impressed!! xx

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  9. You look amazing in that combination. Love, love, love the skirt.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  10. Great skirt! You're a very skilled seamstress...especially if you can make something so nice from a magazine. Wow! Enjoy! :-)

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  11. Well done on completing your ensemble [in some of my favorite colors, too, Jo :)] ! I have almost finished the knitting part of my boucle bunny project. xx

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  12. I'm loving that whole outfit, well done great makes
    Clare xx

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  13. I love it! You did a great job. It looks really nice on you.

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  14. Just gorgeous! You are most talented. Bee xx

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  15. Honestly Jo I weep with envy at all the things you make and not least because you are so slim to make clothes for! It all looks amazing together :)
    Jillxo

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    1. Why, thank you Jill, I am sure it will all catch up with me one day! Jo x

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  16. See, now I'm going to have to give making my own clothes a shot. I make all kinds of medieval clothing, just not everyday wear. I'm going to have to change that. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!
    Ttfn
    Jenn
    http://pixielynx.blogspot.com/?m=1

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  17. Oh that skirt is amazing! You're so good at sewing. Had a giggle at the 'losing my photographer' phrase :)

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  18. There's just no stopping you! I recognise your top as being hand made, honestly I think if you could make your own tights you probably could!I love the colour of the skirt although I don't like the touch of velvet (you know when you rub it the 'wrong' way) but it's still lovely to look at :-)

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