So this weeks outfit challenge was "blue" - and well I know I have a lot of clothes but nothing blue really jumped out at me, in fact I'm not sure I own that many blue pieces. But on a recent fabric buying trip at my local spotlight, I found this stunning star print navy blue velvet, on clearance for only $6.00 a metre, I bought what I knew I needed to make the skirt and there was a little left over, so I got that too. I knew a matching two piece set needed to be made.
So after some sorting, cutting and sewing, this is what I came up with. It felt really nice to have a little bit of my midriff on show, to feel the sun and wind on my skin and too not be "covered" up. This might give me a weird tan line come the warmer months of Summer, but at least there will be a tan instead of pure whiteness!
Matching Velvet Skirt & Top (made by me) worn with Witchery "Paris" Sparkle Hard Case Clutch, MIX Apparel
Cat Eye Sunglasses & Torrid Heels*.
xx
Aren't you clever!
ReplyDeletecoooooool! I have been meaning to go to Cabramatta an pick up some fabric and dust off my sewing machine....You have inspired me to do just that as soon as I return to Sydney. You look great and the two piece is cool ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, love the skirt & top. I immediately scrolled down to see where I could buy it, but nooooo, you had to be clever and make it by hand. Its lovely.
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Super cute!
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Beautiful AND clever! x
ReplyDeleteYou talented lady you! This looks great, i love the design and fabric! Wish i could sew this well :-/ xx
ReplyDeleteWow, I wish I could sew that well! Gorgeous fabric. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun summer frock! You're a bit clever whipping that one up. Looks fab!
ReplyDeleteI want to learn to sew! To be able to see great fabric and make something wonderful is do great.
ReplyDeleteDid you use a pattern for the skirt?
Navy blue velvet FTW!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you everyone for the comments! :)
ReplyDelete@SistersCloset I didn't use a pattern, I sort of just winged it! Luckily it turned out ok! :)
cute!!! Appropriate fabric choice too - you're a star! :)
ReplyDeletepatterned velvet - love it. wish I inherited the sewing gene from my mum & gran & nanna.......may have to start small.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! I wish I could sew!
ReplyDeleteWOW bargain fabric, gorgeous job, well done!!You look totally beautiful and I'd say you're feeling mighty pleased with yourself and so you very much should :~)
ReplyDeleteI love that you have the skills to make your own clothes. that star print is fun and you look fab xx
ReplyDeleteYou MADE this?! It's amazingggg! I thought it was a dress. Wow, wow, wow!
ReplyDeletehand made=THE BEST!!! :)Cool outfit idea!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you made that!! It's fab Jess!! xx
ReplyDeleteWoo! Get that midriff out!
ReplyDeletei love your look! kiss from spain :-D
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