Friday 27 February 2015

Hooray! Coco and Skirt

My Minerva make this month shows that sometimes old goes with new.



I always get inspired by people who can match old and new in their homes, there are often brave choices but the people who get it right really do make an impression. My besie has a modern kitchen with a painted pine bookcase and an art deco sideboard and it all looks fab. So Jo, what is your point?



My point is, I made the view 4 mini skirt from my vintage go-to-skirt-pattern and finally caved in to buy the coco pattern from Tilly and the buttons to make a great outfit. See, old and new. 


It is so easy to wear with thick tights and boots. I made the wool skirt from a house clearance remnant (thanks Caroline) and the top is made from Ponte Roma from Minerva.


The pattern piece for the funnel neck did not have a grainline so I cut it on the grain with the rest of the fabric as the layout instructions showed but it was all twisted so I took it off and cut another one on the bias with a fold. It used lots of fabric but the collar is perfect now.


The skirt is lined but I love using bias tape to hem a skirt in a wool fabric because there is only one fold then and it gives a flatter finish.


I made deep cuffs for an interesting sleeve finish.


Strange face on that one!
Thanks Minerva, that was lovely quality Ponte Roma jersey. This is also my first Vintage pledge make for 2015 hosted by Stitching Odyessy. Got my March one nearly ready to go too.

Love Jo x





17 comments:

  1. That looks great together...so wish I could sew!!

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  2. Both look lovely, you look lovely wearing them. A nice rich brown is very flattering and it blends beautifully with the bolder skirt fabric. Great job on both of them - nice vintage pattern. I haven't done any garment sewing in years, I used to be quite good though. Sometimes I am pretty tempted again, the Sewing Bee as well as blogs like yours are very inspiring. Thanks for sharing and showing us what you have made.
    Sara

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  3. This skirt is fantastic Jo!!! Love it paired with the top and boots!! A classic vintage look for sure!! You look amazing pal!! Have a great weekend! Nicole xo

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  4. The finishing off is all important. You re-did your collar till you were happy with it. I would do that too. I could never be on the Sewing Bee...I need time before I'm happy with the end result. Your top and skirt look great !

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  5. Well I have to say you got the old & new look spot on! A great combo indeed. Love that cheeky pose showing off the sleeves too 😉
    Happy weekend!
    Xx

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  6. Super impressive as usual! I've just bought a pattern for a top (and got one free in a magazine!), and ordered some fabric, I've never made a top before, or followed a pattern, so wish me luck!
    Jillxo

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    1. Good Luck indeed. Take your time. Jo x

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  7. So very cute and put together!! :D

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  8. They look great together, I particulary like your skirt xx

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  9. Oh, I just love your skirt! Gorgeous!

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  10. Another fabulous outfit and the skirt is so professionally done with the tape, gorgeous colours too!

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  11. Love it - and very jealous of those boots! Jane x

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    1. I might wear them when I see you in Stratford! Jo x

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  12. They both look really great on you!! xx

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  13. Love a bit of Coco! They work fabulously well together

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  14. Saw this over at Minerva. It looks like a great combo. I've veered away from that pattern thinking it would look a bit shapeless but it really does not here.
    Great colours against that wall too!

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  15. Hi Jo, I am getting all caught up. Lovely trousers and fabulous skirt. I need to get my sewing machine out, you are making me want to sew.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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