* … Tennessee Williams…
Hello! I’ve made a new skirt. Hehe, hot on the heels of writing that I was a wee smidgeon tired of making Vogue 1247 skirts; what should I do? but immediately 
make another one!! Doh!! Clearly there’s something terribly wrong with me… #madvogue1247addict
But wait, there is a perfectly good reason…. I’m doing One Week One Pattern again, and of course chose to use this pattern, well I’ve got so many of them!! lotsa skirts and I was kinda hoping that we would get at least ONE day warmish enough for me to wear the one top I have from it… but it’s been so freaking cold; officially the coldest and wettest winter and early spring we’ve have in like thirty years or something like that! I’m getting to the end of the week, no motivation whatsoever to wear that thin little summery top, and only have 6 pocketed V1247 skirts. Which are what I consider to be the only true V1247’s, all my ones without the pockets are kinda pretenders to that crown, and even though I love them all too I ruthlessly omitted them all from the line-up. So what can a girl do? but get cracking and make for herself another true V1247, obviously, so I have a nice 7 to round the week off. Yeah, I know; a normal person would have worn one of her existing ones, twice; but see I already had the fabric earmarked for the pattern anyway; and just decided go for it; whip it up, make it happen.
Fabric; pale teal denim, just very slightly stretchy, with a reverse print of smudgy roses. This was a remnant given to me by my friend LW, who was cleaning out her stash. Something funny/miraculous; the remnant was kinda oddly and awkwardly shaped, yet it was absolutely perfect for the pattern pieces! like it was cut just perfectly to fit them all on with the smallest of scraps leftover. I freakingLOVE when this happens! it’s like the planets aligned for a pattern/fabric match made in heaven 🙂 Even if I was feeling a bit meh about V1247 to start with, when I laid out the pattern pieces and saw how perfect it was it totally galvanised me into excited pattern-love all over again. I managed to cut my skirt about 10cm longer than the pattern, and I cut the pocket linings and waistband facing from a small piece of nani Iro quilting cotton, from the little bundle of pieces that Mum gave to me for my birthday, for my rag-doll Sally. I used it for her tote bag.
obligatory “waitress” pocket pic
aaaaaand, my week of exclusively wearing Vogue 1247 skirts, in a nutshell…!
Back very soon, with something that is NOT Vogue 1247… I promise!!
Details:
Skirt; Vogue 1247, lengthened by about 10cm, teal denim
Top; Nettie, by closet case patterns with my own collar variation, ivory knit; details here
Cardigan; knitted by me, Audrey in Unst, wool bought in Paris as a souvenir, details here
Tights, my own pattern, black stretch, details here and my tutorial for making your own custom fit tights pattern is here
Socks (not seen); hand knit by me, details here
Boots; made by me, details here
The fabric is darling. Looks like alabama chanin from a distance. You made great use of it.
thanks so much G! It does look a bit like an AC design, however was a lot less work for me! 🙂
Great fabric! It makes a lovely Vogue 1247.
You are so good and even on trend for next spring if you follow Vogue.com.
I use OWOP to highlight any hacks I make from my chosen pattern KS 7340, although that is usually the neckline although I am wearing the cardigan today.
Love the Nani Iro on the inside!
I really love this outfit! You look beautiful in it<3 Great use of the fabric!!!
brilliant to have a go-to skirt pattern and amazing you got it cut from one piece…..nice inspiration for me who is cutting and sewing a skirt today (and hope it turns out as gorgeous as yours!)
Seriously if I make something with only the scrappiest scraps leftover I wish I had all my sewing friends right there to high five me. Such smug satisfaction! Cute skirt of course! 😉
This pattern has been in my pattern bin for years – I made the top – yeck! But I was inspired to make the skirt after seeing your ones and am in love – only made two so far though – one for me and one for my daughter. They look great on (although I added quite a bit to the length as well.) Love this skirt of yours and look forward to the next one.
thanks Juliet! It’s a great skirt pattern, isn;t it? I have to admit I’ve made the top too and actually liked it, however I do like the skirt a lot more 🙂
I love the coordinated outfit. Why not stick with the pattern if it gives you such good results?
thank you! and I certainly shall 🙂
I love the fabric and the skirt looks so versatile – I definitely want at least a couple of them
Love those smudgy roses on denim and think this may be my favorite pair you’ve made yet! Fantastic shade of blue that your gorgeous cardi complements perfectly.
In my eyes… perfectly normal behaviour. If it makes you feel better… I sewed a linen Aeolian dress today to take on a beach holiday… I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve sewn that pattern & I’m not done yet
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy this grouping! It helps that the blues are exactly my favorite color. They sure suit you. Fascinating how color and drape can make the same pattern appear completely different. I would never have noticed the skirt pattern if you hadn’t spelled it out.
By the way, it appears that Victoria Beckham stole your boot pattern.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/491033165605282539/
thanks Sankati! Hmmmm, VB’s boot do have that look to them… hehe, I guess boots are boots are boots, really ;D
You suit all those Vogue skirts so perfectly I’m not surprised you’ve fallen so in love with the pattern. The fit is just right and that denim – to the moon! I love it. I have 4 metres of light stretch flowered Liberty of London denim in my stash that I’ve had for about a year and I just can’t decide what to do with it. I had bought it with a jacket in mind but seeing your skirt and it takes up so little of it….:)
thanks so much Kathleen! I think this style of skirt would look totally awesome in flowered Liberty denim… I can just imagine it. Great idea 🙂
Well why the hell not! it is fabulous. Jo x
That fabric is so petty.
Love, love love this outfit. You are so clever and creative! That shade of blue is so flattering and the whole outfit has come together beautifully. I’ve been following your year of hand made with great interest. I’m tempted to have a go at making a pair of shoes myself now. Thanks for inspiring me.
thank you so very much Buttercup! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the project. And yes, please have a go at shoes! it’s challenging to start with but I’m really enjoying my shoes now 🙂
What a versatile pattern! I always worry about being boring when I repeat a pattern, or should I say that I’ll be bored. You’ve proved that one pattern can be repeated endlessly – not even a hint of boredom. Love this denim version!
I love this pattern too! You make me feel like I should make another one. I really think this skirt is timeless and will always be a winner no matter what time of year.
Another fabulous skirt. The fabric is particularly lovely and looks so good worn with that cardigan. Great outfit!
Such a great skirt and you even have a matching cardigan – so clever!
This is such a cute skirt on you I’m not surprised you’ve made more than one. These denim roses are so adorable! Such a fresh take on the denim skirt!
I’m in love with your new skirt! Pretty and versatile.
I love this pattern, and I love all your variations. My very first grey V1247 is beginning to wear out; I have a floral corduroy in fall colours earmarked for a new one. Maybe I’ll have to make a few more! It is a fab pattern and looks wonderful on you in all its iterations.
I love this pattern and I think I need it! 🙂 The fabric choice is just perfect and I love how you’ve paired it in the pictures, the cardigan looks great with it 🙂 All the other version look great too, one could think that you could get bored of a pattern, but all your skirts look so different and all of them look great! You always chose great fabrics 🙂
Lovely! I bought this pattern after seeing how many wonderful versions of it you had, so I for one don’t mind at all that you keep sharing more! The fabric you used is perfect for the skirt, too. =)