January 19, 2015
JUNGLE JANUARY...
... when incorporating animal prints in my sewing projects, couldn't forget those animals that inhibit the frozen tundra. I pulled out this long time resident of my stash - beautiful pontederoma Snow Leopard print that I'd been planning to use for a skirt with since I first eyed these that Victoria made for herself and her cute little daughter. I'm sort of glad I waited because I've since acquired the marvelous Colette Mable pencil skirt pattern. NOW NO ONE LOVES #2 KNIT PENCIL SKIRT AS MUCH AS I DO - I PROMISE YOU! They present such easy dressing options for rushed mornings - just grab a matching sweater, pull on my tights and boots and I'm out the door.
I have other great pencil skirt patterns, like McCall's 6654, and Pamela's Magic Pencil Skirt. Not saying that I won't use them again, but for right now I am completely armored with MABLE...
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Paying Homage to Black Pattern Designers...
...for years February has been set aside as a special time to learn about and recognize accomplishments of African Americans and other peopl...
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... Debbie Cook (stitchesandseams) posted a set questions on her blog today. I found them interesting, so of course I participated. Lynne...
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...for years February has been set aside as a special time to learn about and recognize accomplishments of African Americans and other peopl...
I have Jungle fever as well my friend. And I have made myself several pencil skirts. They are a staple in my wardrobe, and yours is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melanie "Darling"!
DeleteI have yet to make pencil skirt I think yal have talked me into it lol! your skirt looks great! nice print!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Thanks Helen! You should make one, guarantee you'll love it too.
DeleteLOVE it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs. Smith!
DeleteLove your pencil skirt! A couple of pencil skirts are in my queue, but my fabric isn't as exciting. You're right though, they sure are easy to wear.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteNICE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty skirt. I too, love pencil skirts. Most of the time, I make a pencil skirt with my jackets. I do need to move on as I have a variety of skirt patterns.
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