Pattern: Miette skirt by Tilly and the Buttons
Size: size 4
Alterations: shortened by about 5 cm
Fabric: a cheap lightweight denim I purchased locally. And when I say "cheap", I mean "cheap", not just inexpensive. Not my best fabric buy.
The only long part in constructing this skirt are the waistband ties: sewing, trimming the seam allowances and handstitch or stitch in the ditch is the longest part, but other than that, it's another instant gratification project. And it doesn't require fitting! Also, the instructions are very well written, Tilly did a superb job.
This is an extremely "easy" skirt, because the style and the color allow me to pair it with basically everything in my wardrobe. And this skirt is not retiring anytime soon, I'll just add tights and a half slip and I can wear this all Autumn.
And there's also another Miette coming soonish to the blog...
I must admit I wore my Miette backwards most of the times, with the bow on the back and the panels overlapping in the front. This way, it's easier to avoid wrinkling the fabric when you sit down and you can wear tops with interest in the front (collars, bow ties, etc.) without redundancy.
See you soon with my last summer project!
Voted! I love both the skirt and Mae top. Perfect late summer items!
ReplyDeleteVoted! Your Mae really was the best anyway ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to make it fairly soon-ish too - it's so flattering!
Love the skirt! It's super simple, but I love your version. What top are you wearing? Love that too!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!! I was just thinking about you today (I hope that doesn't make me sound like a creepy stalker) and how you make such lovely things and I hoped you'd make one of my patterns... and you have! :) This is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! I really admire your ability to stick to your sense of fashion and do such a great job at makin clothes that build a wardrobe, Any tips?!
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Voted .... This is exactly the miette I had on my summer plans that I didn't had a chance to sew
ReplyDeletevery cute! love seeing all the summery makes even though we're heading into fall... guess i can add them to my spring sewing list!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, I downloaded the Miette pattern last week end, I would have had the time to sew it for the fallforcotton sal using a '50 fabric, but I didn't cause I couldn't find the time this past week, but I will made it!
ReplyDeleteI like yours very much! Going to cast a vote for you! Go girlllll!
love the top, that neckline is adorable!!! x
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Your Miette turned out so pretty and I love the idea of turning it around and getting a different look! I also adore how every new garment that you make is so very "you" and fits perfectly into your wardrobe. That tiny floral fabric you used for your blouse is beautiful, best of luck on the contest!
ReplyDeleteGood luck for the contest! You do deserve to win, your top is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSO cute, I think you pushed me over the edge here and I will have to buy this pattern. I love how it looks turned around too, there are definitely times where the bow would work better in the back so it is nice to see it can be worn that way!
ReplyDeleteI love your Mae top and have voted for you....
ReplyDeletePerfect skirt!! I love wrap anything so this one feels oh so right to me! Now I'll head on over and vote!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I like it turned around too. I've been thinking a lot about my style in planning my next few projects, and I really admire how cohesive and put-together your style is. Everything you make fits your look perfectly! I wish I could do that!
ReplyDeleteYou're a genius for wearing your Miette backwards...I'm so going to copy that as it becomes more versatile that way, in terms of the tops you can pair it with. Bravo! Off to vote for your cute blouse now ;o)
ReplyDeleteJust was considering making a Miette out of some cheap denim I acquired recently - love the look of yours, especially with it turned around! so cute!!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! And that's a charming Mae blouse as well, such a sweet neckline huh?
ReplyDeleteI love your Miette skirt and somehow, to me anyway, it seems more logical to wear it the other way around. Please could you tell me, did you make the white top and if so what pattern is it? It's very cute, a little like the Megan Nielsen one but more bra friendly.
ReplyDeleteI also voted for your Mae, not because you asked but because it is the nicest one there :)
Beautiful skirt, Paunnet! I think I would probably wear the skirt backwards too, but more because they have a habit of twisting around as I wear them (maybe I dance more than I realise?!)! I love your top! Is it handmade because I love the detail at the shoulder!
ReplyDeletelovely! And I love your blouse too! Did you make it or is it storebought? Anyhow, it is great. And I think it does make sense to wear your Miette backwards. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The blouse was my grandma's so it has a lot of sentimental value :)
ReplyDeleteThe blouse was my grandma's so it has a lot of sentimental value :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! The blouse was my grandma's, I think I'll get around to recreate it next year because I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt took me a while to figure out what my style is and sew clothes that fit into it... I just try to focus on what colors, prints and silhouette I DO actually wear and look good on me and I work from there. I try to stay away from impulse fabric buys and clothes that I'd love to wear, but I know look terrible on me or I would never had the occasion to wear.
ReplyDeleteI hope it helped!
The blouse was my grandma's so it has a lot of sentimental value :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! You clearly inherited your awesome taste in clothes from your grandma!
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