Saturday, December 29, 2012

The inspired skirt

Way back in September, Rhonda posted some inspirational photos from the Etro collection.  The following day I was out "getting thread" - my usual excuse for popping into Fabricland.  Of course, I had to browse through the fabrics, if only to determine that there was absolutely nothing there that needed to come home with me.  High on a shelf, almost hidden from view was a velveteen that for some reason reminded me (vaguely -very vaguely) of the fabrics in the Etro collection.  It was love at first sight.  I bought a metre.  A straight skirt  - sort of 1940's length...
Now, a new skirt would require a new top.  Black would be the perfect thing to set off the print.  Two black tops were cut - one in a knit, one in silk.  That was back in September.  Then came the chaos, and the two black tops sat quietly waiting for their turn to come to life.  The poor skirt feels forgotten, hanging in the closet.  Finally the knit top (one seam at a time) did come into existence.  Stay tuned, because very soon the two will come together and actually get worn!  (About time!)
Not to forget...  The lovely Denise of The Blue Gardenia asked me to remind everyone about the amazing sale of her gorgeous vintage patterns.  Click here for the details. 

8 comments:

  1. Ohhh, that fabric is gorgeous, and such a lovely skirt! I had to smile at your description of "just popping in for thread" that is always my downfall too. In fact, it happened only just this morning! and naturally I came home with another length of fabric as well!

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  2. That is a scrumptious skirt. Yeh, I pop in for thread too--just as I pop in the grocery for a loaf of bread!

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  3. I see the connection with the Etro collection. The skirt is so beautiful and I bet that if I could touch it, well, I'm afraid that if I could get my hands on it, it would be on it's way home with me;)

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  4. Lovely skirt. Oh boy do I relate to the uncontrolled urge to purchase fabric.

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  5. Great skirt. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year.

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  6. Beautiful fabric - great looking skirt that will be super in your wardrobe!

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  7. Great fabric....I love it done up in a slip skirt. It's lovely, Irene! Miss seeing your posts!

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  8. I love the feeling of uncontrolled impulse to go to the fabric store .. accelerates the heart and desire to run home to cut the fabric chosen ... Beautiful skirt, looking forward to pictures of the outfit ...

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