I love the holiday rush of making things for other people. It is the one special thing about being a Maker, giving one of a kind gifts that are specifically tailored to the recipient. But, it can also be exhausting to do all of the planning and making on a schedule. It is such a relief when the holidays are over and I can get back to making things for myself or others at a leisurely tempo.
That’s exactly what I’ve been spending this past week doing. Cutting out and sewing up projects that have been on my mind for a long time. The first one I finished up was this plum dress I had planned since I wrote this post. I had intended to change the pleats to box pleats, but decided to do the original pleats at the last minute. When it is all said and done I think I’m going to make it with box pleats next time. I think the skirt will lay better that way.
I also made this skirt from fabric Colleen gave me. I love it. I kind of messed up the invisible zipper (that’s what I get for thinking I’m so cool) but otherwise I am really really happy with the outcome. I am considering putting elastic in the waistband, but for now there is a good chance I will be wearing this skirt every time I am to be seen in public.
And, one more thing. I am trying out this socks-over-tights look that Emily from the Black Apple and Some Girls Wander is always sporting. Is it too much for me? I love it on her, but I’m looking for some encouragement before I show up at Acme with them on. Be honest.
I think you look fantastic! Good work! My usual look for walking around Acme is “freshly fallen out of a tree”.
Rosey like a fresh apple then!
Awesome skirt!
You pull off the socks-over-tights look really well. I think the socks will look good as long as they’re tighter and you can make all the varying fabrics mesh together.
I’d love to see more pictures of the skirt’s detail!
You have always been able to pull off any look you wanted. I think it looks awesome.
Firstly, the blue skirt is perfect in every way, right down to the lacy underthings! Secondly, about the socks. I live in Bavaria, so my advise may be inappropriate. I would rather see tall boots OR leg-warmer type socks. To me, it looks a little Louis XIV. I hope you’re not offended!
Thank you for the compliments! And I am certainly not offended! I wasn’t sure of it in the first place. Louis XIV is not a look I’m every trying to achieve, so I might have to knit up some leg warmers!