I finished my python print satin outfit! Here in this photo I’m not sure if I look as much like a sleepy python draped lazily down a tree trunk any more than I do an extra from the set of Dynasty… all that satin…. At least I’m not sporting shoulder pads, but give me a dry martini, a grotesquely over-carved balustrade to drape myself over, or at least a gilt-handled door to slam and I’m your woman…
The top is out of Burda 8497, with the only variation in the addition of long pointy cuffs that are permanently sewn closed with these rather gorgeous metal buttons I found. I considered making cufflinks out of the buttons and going down that path with buttonholes in the cuffs… but nah, this is a much simpler solution; not to mention looks better finished. Given the struggles my menfolk have with cufflinks I like to just be able to throw on my outfit and swan out the door with minimal fiddling over my ensemble, so it was “no” to the cufflink idea.
The skirt was kind of based on Vogue 7303, my old favourite which I use as a basic shape for so many projects. I’ve had enquiries about this one, sadly I think it’s out of print (or I’d get another as a back-up for myself!) but some are possibly floating around on the second hand scene. It’s really just a good basic pattern, of which there are many many new varieties available in dressmaking stores.
As I posted about before, the panels down the side are satin, which I pintucked randomly and ironed flat, aiming for a scale-y effect with debatable success… At one point these panels, which are finished off properly, hung lower than the hemline in a randomly wavy point, but I decided this looked a bit odd and folded them up level with the rest of the skirt and tacked them up on the inside. They’re still up there if I change my mind and want the skirt to look more gothic-y, I can just unpick the tacking stitches and let them fall down again.
The lining of the skirt (not seen here, but posted about yesterday) is jungle green bemsilk.
Over the cooler season coming up I plan to wear this to formal and semi-formal functions with my Icelandic shoes, pictured. I just LOVE these shoes!!
Details:
Top; Burda 8497, satin print
Skirt; my own variation on Vogue 7303, satin print with satin side panels
Shoes; Kron by KronKron, bought online
Did you make those shoes? Totally look refashioned and a tutorial on it would be so interesting! Wondered how I could do that! 🙂 Those are crazy awesome.
No, I did NOT make those shoes!! They are divine, though, no? I got them from KronKron, online
I had a feeling you didn't make them since you didn't say so (cuz I'd be so telling everyone, "look at the cool shoes I made!" 🙂
Now, I'm sitting here looking at them trying to figure out the mechanics of making similar ones from bunches of thrift store shoes. Not that I need any more reason to go to thrift stores keeping look outs for refashion stuff, but I can so see me now looking through their piles of shoes for bits and pieces for an awesome amalgamation. And if it failed it only cost $5! 🙂
Wow! Brilliant python outfit! And those shoes are amazing. They kind of remind me of a mallard duck (in a good way!!!).
I haven't made anything in weeks 🙁 I haven't done any study either. Bad.
Love the whole outfit! And the shoes are so cool!
I love the fabric and the details. The shoes are perfect for this outfit.
Fun and stylish! You are one cool mom.