So, this is one of the things Craig picked out during our “their choice” challenge and said “this is horrible” *sob* Oh dear, but I could see it was true… the last few times I’ve worn it I’ve subconsciously hidden it under a long tunic because yep, it’s got pretty darn shabby. But I loved it so and it was so useful!!! It’s been thoroughly appreciated and loved to death in fact, I’ve already done a 6 different ways post on this very same skirt in its previous life as a yellow skirt!
You know what though, I don’t actually mind getting rid of things, even old favourites! because you do get into a bit of a rut and get to wearing the same old same old over and over and over … it’s a stagnation of sorts and one should shake it up every now and again, get rid of the old and force oneself to wear other, newer things. Also, it’s spring and I’m in the mood for spring cleaning.
Speaking of that! I finally updated and wrote something in my “about me” page!! it’s only taken me, like 8 years or so… hehe. Have a read and please let me know what you think..
OK, my favourite ensembles with this skirt…
at left: worn in a 100%self-made outfit, with my triangles jumper, my navy blue tights, and my handmade winter boots… and there is my dear old Sienna of course.
This jumper is one of those wardrobe prima donnas that actually goes with but a mere select few things, so the caramel skirt, which went so nicely with it, is going to be a big hole in its life 🙁
at right; in anther 100% self-made outfit…worn with my forest green twist top, mustard cowl, piped trench coat, charcoal knitted gloves, black tights and again my handmade boots
at left; another 100% self-made outfit… with my ivory sweater, my caramel suede jacket, black tights and the same handmade boots. This outfit was part of my third time joining in the one week one pattern thing, where I chose Vogue 1247, of course! I’ve made up this pattern STACKs of times!
at right; wearing it with my olive suedette Burda tunic, my over dyed Nettie Tshirt, a scarf knitted by Mum, my over dyed tights, my olive green knitted socks, and rtw olive desert boots, long term favourites Actually I really love this outfit A LOT
at left; in a 100% self-made outfit, worn with my snuggly chocolate jumper, bright green knitted hand-warmers, my ivory infinity cowl, my black tights, and once again, my handmade boots.
at right, this is probably one of my all time favourite ensembles with the skirt, worn with my mustard Miette hand knit, my raspberry scarf, black tights… no doubt I had a self-made Tshirt on underneath but I can’t remember now! Those boots are my rtw ones though… 😉
I love you in this skirt. It inspired me to buy the pattern. I love the different looks you have achieved with it.
thank you so much Kitkatkrispie! I love your name, btw 🙂
I read your about me page 🙂 Very comprehensive! I even learnt some new things about your sewing journey. I’m glad you’ve kept up your blog because it’s one of my most favourite sites to visit, maybe THE favourite.
aw thank you so much for saying that Ann! xx 🙂
Yip I agree Ann above, it is my favorite blog too, and as the first post, your vogue skirt inspired me to make a couple of versions. I was never inspired to make my own footwear though I’m afraid. So thank you for your updated page.
thank you very much Juliet! this is really such a great little pattern… and yes I agree, making footwear is definitely something else, and I reason that we gotta let ourselves buy something, yes?
Love your about me!
thank you!
Love all the outfits. Since I have started wearing nearly all handmade, I too don’t get too upset when something wears out because it’s an excuse to sew something new to replace it!
thanks Masha! yes, any excuse to make something new can only be a good excuse, yes? 🙂
Your ‘about me’ is a delight to read. You are such an inspiration!! Thanks.
thank YOU so much Juliana! xxx
So sad when favourites get shabby – but it’s a great excuse to sew more.
Just read the updated ‘about you’. You really are committed! I feel like a very lazy blogger/sewer by comparison. It was lovely seeing the past photographs – and the lovely Sienna.
thank you so much Kim! xx 🙂
It ‘s so useful it needs to be replaced. Maybe same color in a different fabric. Faux (or real?) Suede perhaps?
thank you, you’re absolutely right, I need another identical one; just new. ASAP!
I have always especially enjoyed your “6 different ways” posts. You are very creative with your outfits, and it’s inspiring! I also enjoyed your updated About Me page, and seeing the progression of your profile pictures with Sienna was really sweet–honestly, had me a little choked up. You’ve captured something lovely in those photos.
aw, thank you so much K! those pictures were my absolute favourites of her too. Looking at pictures of her always brings a little stab back again for me too 🙂
Every time I see a post of you wearing this pattern skirt, I think I must make this again! I cut the pattern out instead of tracing and now I’m the next size up, so it will take a little extra work. I must make it a priority.
thank you Shirley! it’s well worth it isn;t it? such a fantastic pattern. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of it 🙂
I always love this skirt on you too along with another you sometimes pair similarly this one (wine coloured, with crossing over panels and is similar in length and shape). I love this silhouette on you and it reminds me that skirts are nice too! 🙂
thank you so much Kathleen! It’s a fantastic little pattern, the other one you mentioned is the paprika patterns Jade skirt. another favourite pattern of mine too! though it does use a lot more fabric because of the folds 🙂
I LOVED {sorry for the shouting} your About Me. Reading about your sewing journey answered so many questions I didn’t even know I had. 🙂
I also really enjoy your Six Ways posts. Please keep ’em coming…
thank you so much Sue! that’s so sweet of you to say!:) hmmm, what sort of questions, I wonder…? 😉 xx
The about me was great! I love that you highlighted some of your regular blog features, like these 6 way posts.
I always get a little sad when a handmade favorite has to go, but it looks like this one has had a very good life. And I guess saying goodbye is a little easier when there’s the excuse of planning something new to wear with your diva sweater, right?
thanks Becky! yes, I really should make something specifically to go with that sweater/jumper. I guess we all have a few of those prima donna things in our wardrobes, yes? 🙂
Goodbye caramel skirt! Every end is a new beginning and holes on wardrobes are the best new beginnings there are in the world of a seamstress! I bet you will use the hole to your advantage! 🙂
thanks so much Katharina… I absolutely will! xxx 🙂
I admire your garment-dyeing skills. I recently dyed a yellow-green shirt into a lovely shade of blue-green. However, the invisible zipper did not like the high heat. The zipper tape had twisted and warped so much that I had to replace it!
Fortunately, I have a silver decorative zipper. If I have to redo an item, I like to push it over the top and make it a design element!
thanks Pencil Girl! Oh, that’s terrible! it’s pretty annoying to have to replace a zip… but I really like the idea of using a fabulous eye-catching zip in its place. Great idea!
When I first stumbled across your blog, you’d already been blogging for a while, and I still remember the enjoyment as I began at the very beginning of your writing and read each and every post until ‘catching’ up at the current time. Your blog is a treasure trove of ideas, information and inspiration and am so very glad you are continuing to share with all of us!!!! Your photographs are stunning and an inspiration in and of themselves. You are such a blessing to the sewing community. And this cute skirt….. well I still like it and thinks it looks pretty fine in the latest photo, but then again am not up-close-and-personal so if it needs to go am positive it will be replaced with something as duly cute. Last, but certainly not least, it is a personal blessing to call you a ‘friend’. We will probably never meet in real life, but you and your friendship mean ever so much to me. xoxo
aw, thanks so much Lisa! I treasure our online friendship too.. and thank you so much for those lovely kinds words… your comments are always so thoughtful and sweet, just like you. And; never say never!
I love this caramel skirt, Carolyn, so you must make a new one – what a great excuse!
I really like your 6 ways to wear a garment, shows the versatility of each item. You now have the perfect excuse to make a new caramel skirt.