I have taken part a couple of times before, and have generally pledged to wear at least 1 item of Me Made clothing each day. This year I wanted to change it up a bit and try to wear items that I don't wear very often, my skirts and dresses.
Before I started sewing my own clothes again, I hardly ever bought a dress or skirt. My measurements just don't coincide with RTW skirts and dresses - I am too pear-shaped! This is one of the reasons I started to sew again, and the reason I go to classes each week. But, even though my me made dresses and skirts fit Ok (most of the time!) I still don't wear them. I am happiest wearing jeans and a top. I want to try and find out why that is.
I love this skirt and have worn it quite a bit in the autumn and winter. The shape lends itself to boots and pleather jacket. The pattern is Kwik Sew 3877, and I have made it several times and will definitely make it again - maybe in a plain colour.
Another Kwik Sew 3877. I bought this fabric from Fabric Land, and tbh it is not very good quality. I originally made it shorter but recently lengthened it. I inadvertently scorched the fabric a bit with the iron so I think this skirt will go to the charity shop now. The jumper is a bit small and has joined the skirt in the charity pile!
I love this pinafore dress! I feel quite cool and trendy in this (LOL!). The fabric is a printed baby cord, and has lots of colours I can pair it with. In fact, I bought an orange-red top and a cream top today, both of which will look OK. Here I am trying out a new look (to me), wearing my sneakers with a dress! The pattern is the Cleo dress fro Tilly and the Buttons.
Off to my niece's hen party - dinner at a local Italian restaurant. I decided to wear this red crepe fitted dress with the unusual jewel neckline. Somehow the neck doesn't sit quite right , and I find it really difficult to pair with a cardigan. I can't say I feel very comfortable in this - not really me! But it was nice to wear to the hen party dinner. Pattern is Simple Sew Loretta jewel neck dress. Below is a selfie at the hen party with my Mum.
Back to my Cleo pinafore - can't you tell I prefer something more casual? This time paired with light grey tights and brown ankle boots. In the past, I have worn this with black jumper, tights and boots, or with a t-shirt in the summer. It is very versatile.
This is my latest make, a shirtdress in this gorgeous embroidered denim. I have made the waisted version of this a couple of times and feel very grown up in them. This one is a little more casual. I don't usually wear blue, except for jeans! I was a little apprehensive both because of the colour and the loose fit with a belt - would I look like a sack tied in the middle? Looking at this phot, I am pleasantly surprised and am thinking that I will wear this alot, both layered and on it's own in the Summer.
Finally, this long autumn leaf print skirt. I love the fabric, but hardly ever wear it! I am wearing it now as I write, and have realised that there are several things I don't like about it:
*it is too long on me
*it is a bit small and sits too high on my waist
*hence I feel frumpy in it
*it crumples too easily and needs ironing all the time
By the way, the pictures were taken as selfies on my phone in my conservatory, in my garden, in the spare bedroom, and the last one in my bedroom.
One week in I already have some thoughts:
*I need to make some items out of plain fabric to go with the myriad of patterned items of clothing I have!
*It's been really cold this week, and I find tights and shoes a real problem! It's OK if my boots go with my dress/skirt, but I just don't know what shoes I should wear.
*There is a certain length I feel comfortable with - it is just about knee length. Some of my dresses and skirts are a bit short and some too long.
I'm admiring your skills, Linda! How I wish I had time to learn how to sew. One day, perhaps, when I'm retired. I think shirt-dresses are the way to go for your figure, and that blue one looks absolutely fabulous on you. An A-line skirt, like you're wearing in the first photo is another winner. It's a great print too, and I love how you're wearing it with the black boots and pleather jacket. And oh, isn't that pinafore dress sweet? Have you tried adding a belt to define your waist? That often makes all the difference for me. xxx
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