This post is a little late today because I needed to take photographs of this next set of clothing using the fancy camera I mentioned yesterday. It was my first crack at a DSLR camera. Fun!
The next few pictures are of items that I've made and actually worn! And yes, I know I need to invest in a dress form eventually.
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My friend and I went to the Sew L.A. event back in September when Colette Patterns released their Fall patterns, which was the first time I encountered the beautiful patterns they offer!
Since I had only made a few other pieces of clothing (most not my style, but for practice purposes), this seemed like a good place to start with an actual piece of clothing I would like to wear one day!
I chose the Beignet pattern, even though it said intermediate!
For the fabric, I used some red poplin that I bought at M & L fabrics for $1.98/yard and the lining was left behind by someone in my class. I bought the buttons at a swap meet, so I most likely spent $1 or less. Definitely less than $5 all in all!
And here is how it turned out.
My intention for this project was to serve as a muslin, figuring that if it turned out to be wearable, I could use it as a casual skirt. Luckily, it turned out pretty well, and now I can avoid a few problems that I had while sewing it and make a few adjustments for my more expensive fabric.
I absolutely love the pop of lining that I used! I almost wish I could have it peek out from the skirt a little. Or maybe make some piping along the skirt with it next time.
The next few pictures are of items that I've made and actually worn! And yes, I know I need to invest in a dress form eventually.
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In this post:
Red Beignet (high-waisted) skirt
My friend and I went to the Sew L.A. event back in September when Colette Patterns released their Fall patterns, which was the first time I encountered the beautiful patterns they offer!
Since I had only made a few other pieces of clothing (most not my style, but for practice purposes), this seemed like a good place to start with an actual piece of clothing I would like to wear one day!
I chose the Beignet pattern, even though it said intermediate!
For the fabric, I used some red poplin that I bought at M & L fabrics for $1.98/yard and the lining was left behind by someone in my class. I bought the buttons at a swap meet, so I most likely spent $1 or less. Definitely less than $5 all in all!
And here is how it turned out.
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| Red Colette Beignet skirt (unironed) :( |
My intention for this project was to serve as a muslin, figuring that if it turned out to be wearable, I could use it as a casual skirt. Luckily, it turned out pretty well, and now I can avoid a few problems that I had while sewing it and make a few adjustments for my more expensive fabric.
I absolutely love the pop of lining that I used! I almost wish I could have it peek out from the skirt a little. Or maybe make some piping along the skirt with it next time.
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| Lovely lining |
