Saturday 21 April 2012

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Hello friends,

As promised I can FINALLY show you some pics of my recent addition to the Frankenstein skirt collection. I think this may be version 4 ?! WOWSERS !!

I forewarn you that this post is picture heavy as I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this skirt !

I don't think I could feel any more smug !
This was the curtain fabric I purchased with skirts on my mind; when Mr P saw it he wanted it for blinds ! But I could not be swayed ! I had a vision in my mind and this is my favourite make so far.

Working it !!
It is amazing what a difference clothes can make to a picture
I guess its cos this skirt makes me feel good
It actually makes me better friends with the camera !
The fabric really reminds me of the book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', it's such fun !

I have not added any vents or slits to these skirts so far, but that all changes in the next skirt I made, which I will share with you later. I used Sunni's tutorial to add a back vent and it worked like a dream. More on that another time.

I only had a remnant of this apple fabric, and as you can see there are large apples on the fabric. Friends I did not wish to look like Eve with an apply lady garden and neither did I want 2 big apples, one planted smack bang in the middle of each butt cheek !

This was an exercise in careful pattern placement with limited fabric, and an exercise which I feel was successful !  Yay !

No big red backside
YAY !
I cant tell you how pleased I am with this skirt, and it fits a dream.
Each time I have Frankensteined the pattern a little more, and now I have it exactly as I like it !

Channelling my inner Clint Eastwood
I even like it sans cardigan ! And boy is that is saying something for me !!

Braver....
but slightly more chilly !
As usual I underlined the skirt, and prettied up the inside...

Unfortunately I did not wash the trim before application
it slightly shrank in the wash
Lesson learned
And I used my favourite hand picked insertion of the zipper.

This looks more obvious in the photo than in real life.

So, as you can probably tell I am overjoyed with my new skirt !


I cant tell you how many people have asked where I got this skirt from ! Ha ! Take that mass production !

In other news Mr P's brother and his wife just had a babba and we are off to visit tomorrow ! Yay ! I cant wait to meet her.

Happy Saturday people,

Love

K xxx






24 comments:

  1. i love love love that skirt too. i looks totally awesome on you sista!!!! and what a fantabulous job you've done on it, so so so neat. are you sure you're studying fishes and stuff and not been secretly becoming the next top fashion designer!!!!!

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    1. hey thanks lady :-) Praise indeed, especially as I got to see first hand one of your quilts (Imogen's). Just beautiful, really really amazing XX Looking forward to seeing you at the end of the year ! xx

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  2. I LOVE it! Great job working out the pattern placement and your finishes are so lovely. Love the green shoes too :-)

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  3. This is the most amazing skirt EVER! I want one just like it! Silly Mr. P, wanting the fabric for blinds - I hope he's learned his lesson! And your shoes are fab, as usual!

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  4. Awesome work! Your zipper is fantastic. Saw your project on Sew Country Chick!

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  5. Looks fab. Loving the material. I also saw your project on Sew Country Chick.

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  6. The fabric is great! Love the entire outfit with red cardigan and green shoes!

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  7. Beautiful! Love the colors and the large graphic print.

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  8. What a great skirt! You have styled it really cleverly too. The zip and the inside are just perfect.

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  9. I gasped when I scrolled down and saw it-perfection!! Right down to the cute lace! That fabric is fabulous, and great job with the pattern placing on the bum :)

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  10. Gorgeous!

    Just gave you a Liebster over on my blog :)

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    1. :-) Thanks Chris ! An award eh ? what a blast ! xx

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  11. Your skirt is adorable, and what terrific pattern placment and matching!
    The outfit is so cute, I love the green shoes.

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  12. it is a wonderful skirt, well done!

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  13. Your skirt is GAW-JUSS! I can see why you love it so much! The print is absolutely adorable, and you did a perfect job with pattern placement.

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  14. Hey lovely people ! Thank you so so so much for your beautiful comments, you made me feel very special indeed ! :-) Thanks again ! xx

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  15. This skirt is positively divine! I LOVE it paired with the cardigan and those oh so amazing shoes - its such a fantastic piece - I can see why you love it so very much!

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  16. EEK!!! This is AMAZING! I love love love this skirt! It's super cute-- I love it with and without the cardigan! Hooray for the perfect skirt pattern!

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  17. Girl this is stunning and the little detail is to die for. great job !

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  18. I adore this skirt!!! So so sweet. And the green shoes are rockin'!!! Great job.

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  19. Hey thanks people ! You are all too kind. I gotta be careful tho as with all these fabulous comments girlfriend is finding it a little difficult to get her head through the door !
    Honestly all you beautiful lot leave me beaming with pride ! Thank you all for taking the time to stop on my patch of the interweb and leaving me a lovely comment. Really very appreciated ! MWAH ! XXX

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  20. Oh wow this skirt is amazing - I lobe the fabric.

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  21. * that's meant to be 'love' by the way, not lobe! lol

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    1. Hey thanks Helen ! I totally still love this skirt, its my favourite ever !! xx

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