...but all of a sudden the one I'm using is adding ten pounds to my frame. I promise I didn't overeat during the the holidays!!! Didn't even make the pineapple upside comfort cake I had planned. It's all my camera's fault. Anyhow, on with my sewing project report.
Seriously, I didn't just all of a sudden plan to make this deep chocolate ponte roma skirt, I actually envisioned it as part of my wardrobe, and on my body. So, it had to come to pass.
I used
McCall's 6654 knit skirt pattern for this one too. I underlined it although afterwards found that I really could have gotten away without it. Strange thing about this ponte roma, the weights differ - solids are a bit heftier than the prints. I needed something brown in my closet as I'm still wearing black too often. I heart this skirt, especially paired with my silver pink sweater (that was actually printed on the label, although one of my students called it petal pink) that I got on sale after Christmas. Pink and brown should definitely be married - don't you think?
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| The Birthday Girl wanted in on the photo shoot - rightly deserved because after all it was her day. Isn't she cute with her little tiara? | |
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| Then I had to get one of the the rest of the second block bunch as well. Never mind we also had to take a test today. |
I love your job! and your blog :)
ReplyDeleteCameras are devious little thangs! You're outfit looks great!
ReplyDeleteMy camera adds far more than ten pounds to me, it is one of my great annoyances in life that my mirror and my camera can not agree on how I look. 8-)
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is lovely, love the pink and brown on you.
Thank you Elle!
DeleteIt was my first teaching day today too (High School Home Ec)...as tired as I am at the end of it, it was nice to see the kids back and gearing up for end of term. I love your top/skirt combo - looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteJodie I use to dream of being a Home Ec Teacher. Do you teach sewing too? Thank you for the nice comment on my outfit.
DeleteYou're still looking mighty fine to me, Faye! I love pink and brown together and that particular shade really suits you. I can't wear that pink as it washes me out with my hair being pale at the moment, but I really like it.
ReplyDeleteThank your Carol!
DeleteI love pink and brown, also turquoise and brown!
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is great!
and your job looks like fun!
Yes, I agree Kyle, turquoise and brown make a great pair too.
DeleteP.S. My job is fun!
DeleteI know what you mean about the camera! I just shook my head in pity at the last pics I posted (b'day pics). Even though I've lost some weight in recent months, I can't tell. I ate about 80% clean and gained a couple of pounds. Nice outfit as usual. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you J.C.!
DeleteI love the brown/pink combo and of course this is a wonderful new skirt! You've really caught skirt fever because you have quite a few beauties!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn. Yes, it's definitely skirt fever.
DeleteCute skirt, Faye, and a nice bunch of second block kids. The pink and brown does look good together.
ReplyDeleteI truly think there needs to be an app on the camera that takes ten pounds off! Both my daughter (who is a string bean) and I think that the camera adds weight.
ReplyDeleteIf we could develop that slim app for the camera we could get rich Angela.
DeleteLove the skirt, also the pink/brown combo. I have some chocolate brown ponte di roma in the stash, quite a heavy weight, and I'm gonna make me some pants. Pull-on, elastic waist, slim legs. I'm just not seeing it at the moment with all this heat we are blessed (?) with here down-under.
ReplyDeleteI've been contemplating making pats from ponte roma too Pam. Be sure and let me know how yours turn out.
DeletePINK AND BROWN!
ReplyDeleteYes, one of my favorite pairings.
DeleteI bet you're such a fun teacher. Lucky students! I also love pink and brown together, and you wear it very well!
ReplyDeleteUta I find that I HAVE TO add a little fun into it while still keeping up with my curriculum. I have being bored and don't want to bore the kids either.
Deletegreat look and I'm sure you will make this skirt again.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm actually planning two more Toy!
DeleteMy camara is doing the same thing!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe need new camera's don't we Lynne!
DeletePink and brown look great together. Love the skirt. Everyone looks so happy. It must be contagious.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lisa H. Pink and brown are great together. Girl, I think my camera has mysteriously added 20 pounds. Lol I didn't over eat either.
ReplyDeleteThe b-day lady is adorable and you have a beautiful class of young ladies.
I enjoy how much your students clearly love you. And I've enjoyed catching up to your after Christmas posts. I'm going to get myself caught up soon, I really will. Your outfits are inspiring!
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