Let's clear the air from all my recent wadders, shall we? Here's my TNT (that's tried-and-true) straight skirt pattern, McCall's 3830, which I've previously used for my snow leopard skirt and several other skirts pre-blog. This is made from stretch sateen recently purchased from Denverfabrics.com. Shut up. Don't judge me. Yes, I am suppose to be on a fabric diet. I can't seem to help myself. Anyway, I love love stretch sateen. It's mostly cotton so irons beautifully, but has a bit of stretch for comfort. And it's a nice medium weight perfect for skirts and pants. This was a bit plain of an outfit, so I grabbed my purse for some interest. I can see this skirt nicely paired with a fitted denim top of some sort. Not that I own one.
I took out the back seam so I didn't have to cut up those large red flowers. I'm basically a square when it comes to body types, meaning there's little difference between my bust, waist, and hip measurements. Yes, I do have a waist, just not much of one. So I can put a zipper in the side seam without any fit issues.
In other news, Simplicity has put their new fall patterns on their website. They usually have pattern releases twice a season, so I'm sure this isn't it. I found two that I like.This is 2550, and I like the red dress featured on the envelope. I seem to have tons of warm weather dresses for church, and very few for winter. I like the slight cowl neckline and flared 3/4 length sleeves.
Love, love this vest pattern, 2556, although I do have several vest patterns marinating in my stash already. I like the front of the black vest but I'm not sure about the back. It might make me look really broad shouldered. I also really like some of the other views.
My kids are currently napping - I think Justin is as well - and I'm off for a 60% off fabric sale at JoAnn's. There are a few things I've had my eye on for months now. If they're still around I'll be purchasing some yardage.
I love that skirt and I love the vest pattern, too. I will definitely get it. I think I have a wadder on my hands, too. I always feel like it is such a waste, but I guess things don't always work out. I always love your outfits.
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt and fabric. Hope you find all the fabric you want at Joann's.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute skirt. And, you are right--it would look great with a denim top.
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ReplyDeletei'm a lurker on your blog (love all your stuff), but i just had to pop out to say how much i LOVE your red skirt. that fabric is to die for!
ReplyDeleteLovely skirt and totally love the vest.
ReplyDeleteLovely skirt. I am loving all these bright skirts around blogland.
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt, love the fabric and the fit, how nice it is to have TNT's you can rely on. Off to look at Simplicity now.....
ReplyDeleteDarn--I am on a fabric diet but I am heading over to Denver Fabrics for your sateen! Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteI use the same TNT skirt pattern--can't go wrong!
Great skirt - love those flowers - also love those 2 new patterns - I also have plenty of vest patterns but I think the variations are really worth buying another!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, stretch sateen is a great fabric. I recently made a vogue dress in said fabric and will post the review on pattern review this week. I really like the skirt. I have a smiliar TNT skirt from simplicity that I've used for four skirts so far. Thanks too for posting your "wadders", it makes me feel okay that I have them now and then also.
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ReplyDeleteLove the skirt! It's simple yet very cute:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your skirt and especially that fabric! I too, am on a fabric diet, but I have NO large prints and this is exactly the thing I am looking for. And I love that it has s-t-r-e-t-c-h. Mine does not and sure would be a lot more comfortable if it did!
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is fantastic! The illustrations on that pattern envelope are so blah, I had totally passed this over! But your skirt is a real eye-catcher!
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt. Maybe a wide belt would dress it up? Great fabric choice. Good luck with your fabric diet! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the red flower skirt.
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The red and white floral skirt is fabulous. I'll be waiting to see the denim top to go with it. I like the Simplicity red dress also - like I need more patterns.
ReplyDeleteLovely skirt!
ReplyDeleteLove the red and white outfit. Perfect skirt. I don't blame you about the "fabric diet". I love to shop fabric too. The simplicity vest is a winner. I grabbed it at the last sale.
ReplyDeleteThe red and white skirt is pretty awesome! And thanks for the heads up on the Simplicity patterns.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt fabric is so bold and fun and fabulous! I LOVE it! Do they have more????
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skirt! I think it would also look great with a red knit top and some of your cute red shoes.
ReplyDeleteYour skirt definitely cleanses the wadder pallette!
ReplyDeleteI love your skirt, the lively print really livens up a simple pattern. I can relate the wadders are so frustrating. New to your blog but I will defenitely be back.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skirt! There's nothing like a TNT to put us back on the road!
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