Sunday, July 19, 2009

BWOF 01-2009-112

For this fabric I originally planned a bit flared skirt, but as happens often, I changed my plan and am making this pencil skirt. It took me a long time deciding to do the piping or not, as I was afraid it was too much and giving too much width for me. I decided it wouldn't be a big loss if it didn't work, and it gives me a chance to check this high waist style on me too. I see it as a test project, of which the outcome can be a wearable skirt. My dressform is not my size, so it only shows the general idea, and has nothing to do with the fit on me. the second picture is a bit ridiculous with the belt on it, I do have a defined waist, but not like this!

If it works this will be a nice summer skirt which will be great with a simple black top (or perhaps the dotted black fabric from my plan).

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13 comments:

  1. LoriJuly 19, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    This looks very pretty, can't wait to see it on you. I am wondering how these high waists will look on me, too.

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  2. JoanneMJuly 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I really like it. I also like the high waist style that BWOF has been featuring lately. It can raally give you a waist when a blouse is tucked in. Can feel a little like a corset at the end of an evening, but the effect is a nice change from low waisted (which is slso fine)The lace skirt from that issue I have made is also high waisted. Great color and love the piping!

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  3. RachelJuly 19, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    I really like that skirt. It is so ladylike.

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  4. SueJuly 20, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    The piping is a nice touch. I look forward to seeing it finished.

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  5. Nancy KJuly 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    It's a great skirt and I like your fabric choice, especially with the piping.

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  6. GailJuly 20, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    I really like this. I traced this pattern off, but haven't used it yet. I have too many skirts and not enough tops.

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  7. gwensewsJuly 20, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    I'm anxious to see the finished product. Hurry!

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  8. designdreamerJuly 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    I love that fabric!
    The skirt is very cute.

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  9. verobirdieJuly 21, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Oh it is pretty with the piping! I like it very much.
    I made the same skirt, plain black, for my daughter, and I enjoyed making it. I saw her in it this weekend and I can tell you it makes a great silouhette (mom's proud aside, of course :-))

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  10. VickiJuly 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I really like the piping detail. Hope it looks good on and to your liking.
    Very pretty lingerie set too in the previous post.

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  11. SusanJuly 21, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    That is really nice. The piping was a great touch.

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  12. Gretchen the Household DeityJuly 21, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Since I made BWOF's other high waisted skirt twice I'm thinking I need to give this one a whirl. Love your idea of piping the seams!

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  13. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)July 22, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    Okay...I'm loving the skirt! The piping and the belt are both wonderful accents!

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