Friday, October 26, 2012

V8603 Complete and the Inspiration

I saved this skirt photo many many months ago.  I knew I wanted to make some sort of “skin” skirt.  photo

I also saw a skirt photo made from the same fabric that I used on someone’s blog that too was an inspiration for making a “skin” skirt.  

Here is my completed faux leather “skin” skirt, Vogue 8603.

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Here is a view of the back

V8603backI took these photos while actually getting dressed for work the other morning.  I plan to wear the skirt with brown opaque hose and brown top and shoes.

Next up is another Magic Pencil Skirt.

13 comments:

  1. Your skirt is nice but the snakeskin print gives me the heebie jeebies!

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    1. I have had some unusual experiences with snakes when I lived in Florida, so not a fan of them myself. But I think they make a lovely fabric pattern.

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  2. lol, Carolyn hates snakeskin, I remember that well. I don't like real snakes, but snakeskin fabric is ok. I think it's totally cute!

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    1. Thanks! Fabric was a tad difficult to sew and teflon foot was the key to sewing success.

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  3. Lovely skirt and giggling about Carolyn's dislike of snakes. I also dislike them too.

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  4. Gorgeous skirt!!! I LOVE your fabric and the print is cool!

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  5. Great skirt. Will look super with brown hose and top.

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    1. Thanks. Weather turning cooler next week so may get to wear the hose and long sleeve top.

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  6. Lovely skirt and inspired to make an animal print skirt.

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