Finished my faux leather pencil skirt using New Look 6874 and the New York temps is perfect today for it and can I say Looooooooooove this skirt. I made this skirt in 2010 to pair with a jacket and honestly forgot about it. My memory was jogged when I was putting back the pattern pieces for Something is Sew Not Suitable. On another note, that wannabe suit is still around, just haven't scavengered the buttons & shoulder pads.
Did Version B: Slim skirt with back darts, front pockets & back vent. The fabric is a distressed faux brown leather purchased at Walmart $7.99/yd.
Close-up of pocket...
Used Professor Pincushion zipper technique for inserting the zipper
My plan was to sew up this abstract print for a blouse to pair with the skirt, but have yet to pick a blouse pattern for it.
Since I have yet to sew up a blouse, I paired the skirt with an old blouse (iridescent taupe) from NYandCo. and a belt from my daughter's belt stash. Of late I have being acessorizing more and have accumulated a collection of pieces from street vendors and the Loft.... and to think this is not all of it.
Did Version B: Slim skirt with back darts, front pockets & back vent. The fabric is a distressed faux brown leather purchased at Walmart $7.99/yd.
Close-up of pocket...
Used Professor Pincushion zipper technique for inserting the zipper
My plan was to sew up this abstract print for a blouse to pair with the skirt, but have yet to pick a blouse pattern for it.
Since I have yet to sew up a blouse, I paired the skirt with an old blouse (iridescent taupe) from NYandCo. and a belt from my daughter's belt stash. Of late I have being acessorizing more and have accumulated a collection of pieces from street vendors and the Loft.... and to think this is not all of it.
Ok... back to the skirt... did I tell you I Loooooooooooove this skirt.
Until then have a Great Week.
34 comments:
This looks great! Reminds me that I need a straight skirt, leather or not.
Nice skirt. I will have to add making a faux leather skirt to my list for this year....Just not right now....Too busy thinking about warm weather although in western ny it is only 52ish today and yesterday it was 29 in the am...
You look so HAUTE! Yeah, you could get away with it here to weather wise. I must make me a leather skirt! Nice work!
Sheila Baby! You are just runway FAB!!! Work it girl!!!
You look brilliant - great work!!!
You are wrokingggg it in that skirt. The entire ensemble is smokingggggg!
Wow Sheila! Nice look!
You Look SHARP lady! Looking good! I love that skirt too:)
Nice work, I love this look....go girl...
I agree with the others - you look HOT in that outfit. I love the abstract print and my mind instantly saw it in a sleeveless, tie neck blouse of some sort.
Thank you for the awesome compliments. I have a feeling this skirt pattern may become a TnT once I make a few more.
Carolyn... a tie blouse would be nice.
I love the skirt and I'm glad you got a chance to wear it before the weather turned warm again!
Can you say FABULOUS!!!!!!
You look absolutely fabulous in your skirt. Great job!
That looks great!
You are such a cool sewer. Fabulous. Wow.
Lovely skirt!
I really like how you have made the skirt.. Very neat! Everything seems to line up nicely....
You should love that skirt -- it's perfect!
Love your pizzaz, Sheila! Also, love your skirt paired with the crisp white blouse and the wide bling belt -- you've made the look all your own.
Grrrrrrrrl Please ! You are the baddest ! I love the skirt, top, belt, hair, sunglasses... Luv the photo of the jewelry ! What fun !
Thank you for the beautiful compliments. I enjoyed wearing the skirt and seriously did not want to take it off yesterday... totally feeling sexy & chic...lol
Attitude in just the right amount helps to make an outfit and you are wearing just enough:-)
The skirt and the attitude are just perfect! As always, you look great!
Love your skirt, you look great!! I also love the pic! So MOD!
Super cute, love it.
Ooh, your skirt is fantastic! And I love that print you have waiting to be a shirt. I am amazed at your bling stash! (But I was in the Loft in Chicago and had to wait in line, so of course I had to buy one of the clearance bracelets - I'm learning!)
i love what you have done with your site! and the way you are showcasing your fashions is also great. keep it going gurl.
Love the skirt. I like that faux leather too, made a couple of bags from it.
Girl you are definitely working that skirt. Love it.
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I too have been wearing more jewelry a-la-Gayle King. She's my new idol since we're in the same age decade. I watch everyday just to see what she's wearing. And she DOES load on the jewelry.
you look incredible!
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