As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my
first project for this year was to make the suspender skirt from this pattern:
This
was my first time making something from flannel (the print made me think of several fairy tales) and I found it to be an easy
fabric to work with. For once, everything went almost entirely right in making
this. I had just enough fabric to cut all the pieces with the exception of the
facing for the straps, which I used black broadcloth for. The waist ended up
being larger than expected, but unless you’re scrutinizing the construction it’s not noticeable
and I’ll more than likely always wear it with a sweater.
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| A close up of the fabric and the waistband, which I adore. |
The only bone I have
to pick with this pattern is with the pocket, which is so shallow that you can’t
possibly put anything in it without it immediately falling out. This, however,
I think can be fixed with a few stitches to further close the pocket opening
and make it a little deeper.
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My hair stopped cooperating mid afternoon,
so I didn't try to fix it for the picture. |
Overall, I’m really happy with the way it turned
out and with a sweater, slip, and petticoat, I can wear it on a cooler day and
be as snug as a bug in a rug.♥
This is so, so pretty! I love classic 40s and 50s suspender skirts/dresses/jumpers, too. You really did a stellar job here, honey (beautiful styling, too).
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Thank you! I wasn't sure how the large straps were going to look on me, but I was surprisingly pleased. Hopefully, there will be a few more to come. :)
DeleteYour fun charming suspender full-skirt outfit brings back a lot of fond memories for me. I adore the fabric you chose too. And red is such a good color on you. The
Deletephoto of your waist band and waistline is very attractive! Wish your outfit was mine--- in my size. - Love, Norina