I need to either step out of the sewing room, or chuck the current unfinished project to the side and start a new, mindless, instantly gratifying piece of work.
I was admiring this Eileen Fisher skirt. It is over $150, side zipper, polyester taffeta, and very cute. I snooped around, tried it on, cocked my head, walked out of the store and muttered to myself, very arrogantly, "I can make that". Snap.
So, I looked for "stash scraps" and found duchesse satin for the body, silk organza for one of the ruffles, washed silk for another ruffle,enough duchesse satin for the last ruffle and baby blue bemberg lining. All from the stash, costing zero dollars.
It is cute and I plan on wearing it with a blue denim shirt, black tights and riding boots.
Now I have to get back to the project that led me to this one.....
Wow are you fast!! I love your planned outfit. You are tackling the stash very well this season!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny - I do the same thing when trying on RTW clothes in shops. My problem is my memory (now how did that pattern go?) You did a fantastic job! I think I'll give this a go ie starting a new project in mid-stream of another.
ReplyDeleteGreat therapy... a littlre retail snoop shopping then a wonderful new skirt.
ReplyDeleteFast and cute to boot!
ReplyDeleteI like your version better than Eileen's...
ReplyDeleteWhen stuck, putting the project aside always helps to renew my spirit. Good luck. and I love your skirt cc.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful skirt. I like how you described how you were going to wear it. I think I need one of these skirts. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteMiss Muslin, can you please tell me how old a pattern has to be to fit into the "vintage" category? Do the 80's qualify?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Yes, I do that snoop shopping too, but I'm not as quick about the sewing as you are.
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable skirt! And I love the vintage pattern in your previous post. I'm looking forward to following the sew-along!
ReplyDeleteThat is funny. It's adorable, and certainly better quality than the original. Kudos to you.
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