I found some 100% cotton from Patons in my stash from about 5 years ago but the pattern in a Prima magazine I had been coveting seems to have gone walkies at the moment. So I will check in with that later...or put out a plea to you crafty folks.
I bought some yarn on holiday in Whitby during May so navy must have been on my mind then. I am thinking about a scarf here...
Over the last two weeks I have been teaching a classic tailored skirt to my group. I don't normally go for this length but I really like it.
The fabric was a remnant for £5. It is a winter weight skirt really (the fabric on top of the pile) but it feels really comfortable worn with my Gertie blouse.
I have quite a stash of navy at the moment in my lovely craft cupboard. Some ribbed jersey, leftovers from Big Sis' sweatshirt, leftovers from my Minerva shift dress and the creme de la creme: 3 metres of navy crepe for a show stopper project later this year - think 'black tie' and let your imagination run wild.
If you see this book for £3.99 like I did in the The Works do get it. I bought it in Strattford on a bloggy meet up. It has brilliant clear instructions on a whole host of sewing techniques and a brilliant classic wardrobe in the back. The only downside is you have to tape PDF patterns together but for that money you have to put the donkey work in.
This skirt starts on the previous page as an A line, then this classic skirt with darts, then this one as a lined skirt, then a button front skirt with a placket, then a pleated skirt with belt loops and a yoke. You see how it grows as you grow. I love it.
Thanks for reading. Today is my last day of freedom, the girls break up from school today so blog posts may have a slight girlie theme for 7 weeks...7 WEEKS!!!
What colour zone are you in at the moment?
Slinky malinky! You look great in that skirt! Love the yarns, the katia one looks divine. That books looks good too, must look out for that :)
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I seem to be a monochrome phase at the moment with a hint of colour a bit like the posters you see of London where everything is black & white a part from the London Bus. Skirt and top look great Jo. 7 WEEKs god bless you. Adam doesn't finish until next week so a few more days of peace yet.
ReplyDeleteI am wearing really bright colours at the moment, I got over excited when I lost weight. The skirt look lovely and really suits you. Enjoy the summer holidays.
ReplyDelete7 weeks is bliss. We have 5 whole weeks and two part ones. Not good. Not happy.
ReplyDeleteThe n navy skirt is lovely; very elegant. I really need to raid my stash and start again.
Your skirt is looking great!! Have fun with your girls:)
ReplyDeleteI'm happily coming to the end of a big cream baby blanket and looking forward to starting a sky blue one. I love the shade so much that I might wait until my August birthday and make casting on my pressie to myself.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your holiday Jo! I hope you are off, too. I am into bright colours from yellow to pink (with red and orange and purple in between). I do like navy blue for tops and cardigans. I don't need to dress nice for work and usually go for jeans. I do covet a fancy tailored skirt though. Yours looks great. x
ReplyDeleteVery nice outfit - they team up well don't they? Lovely classic skirt which fits you really well.I have so many books and so little room but oh no this one looks too tempting!
ReplyDeleteNavy is a fab 'go with nearly everything' kind of a colour! I have the same dressmaking book and find it really useful. Have fun over the summer holidays!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful crafting tip, I might need it for myself actually. You look so gorgeous in that skirt, it is a perfect fit. Well done,
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Good Morning Jo, I popped over to visit Linda, from Linda's Crafty Corner and saw the photo of your navy shoes and pretty toenails and thought I must come and visit you and I am so glad I did.
ReplyDeleteI have decided after many years of non-dressmaking to take it up again and I love your tailored skirt.... the perfect starting point and perfect for the autumn. The reason I say that is it will give me time to refresh my dressmaking skills. Thank you for the recommendation for the book.... it looks really interesting.
Have a wonderful time with your children, I bet they went to school very excited this morning knowing that they had six weeks of summer holidays to look forward to.
Best Wishes to you.
Daphne
You wear that length so well. I love your tip about threading a needle I shall remember that .Enjoy the holidays
ReplyDeleteMy solid black slacks and long black skirt have probably gotten the most use, but I also like dark navy as a go with many other colors choice. You look very elegant in your new navy skirt! Happy Seven Weeks!!!!!!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteLoving your smart navy look, Mary x
ReplyDeleteAll of your navyness will be fabulous!!! I hope that you have a great summer with your girls, lots of cabin time I imagine! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love navy, I think most of my wardrobe is made up of navy with bits of white, grey, mustard and pink. It's such a good neutral as it can be dressy or casual but never as draining as black. The skirt is gorgeous, I think the length works well. Enjoy your other navy makes. xx
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