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Tropicolor Bustier & Circle Skirt
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Yay! The bustier makes me smile. It’s Burda Magazine pattern #127 and I made it out of a scrap of vintage Hawaiian tropic-colored fabric that I had left over from hemming a friend’s dress. I lined it in black cotton and added coil boning just to the side seams for a little extra support. It’s a great pattern and really fun to construct.
The gigantic circle skirt with high waistband is an original pattern I made from scratch. The paper pieces were so large that instead of cutting a half circle, I had to use quarters and cut them on the fold. The waistband is about 3 1/2" wide and interfaced for some standing power. Next round, I’ll use hair canvas interfacing – it’s even stiffer! There’s an invisible side zipper for closure. It’s semi-sheer striped 100% polyester. I’ll also make sure to buy enough fabric to cut it on the bias – that would’ve looked fun with the striping action.
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Medium weight stretch 100% polyester, cotton
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Jul 28, 2012, 03.37 PMby Katherine Barrios
Love the look! I am doing this for a retro “cycle event”! :) circle skirts are awsome! And the bustier is a winning!
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Aug 11, 2012, 02.37 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Thanks Katherine! Upload your outfit when it’s done! I’d love to see it!
Jun 23, 2012, 04.34 PMby PrettyCharlie
Very stylish indeed! The drape on that skirt is lovely, and the self stripes give it a nice playful look. btw, I have to say the spiral boning is an inspired idea. Thanks so much for it!
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Aug 11, 2012, 02.37 AMby Sara Moskovitz
If you make a bustier, I’d love to see it! Yes! The boning helps give the whole garment a sturdier wear. :)
Apr 8, 2012, 03.06 AMby fifibeag
Love it, very Florence and the Machine!
Aug 7, 2011, 03.48 AMby Hannah Jones
Now that I’ve seen it made up this way, I had to go dig out my May issue and some fabric from the stash as it gives me an idea. :)
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Aug 7, 2011, 06.09 AMby Sara Moskovitz
How wonderful! I can’t wait to see it when you’re done sewing it up!
Jul 16, 2011, 08.26 PMby Tokie Ang
pretty :)
Jul 16, 2011, 08.26 PMby Tokie Ang
pretty :)
Jul 16, 2011, 06.23 PMby nouvellegamine
beautiful!
Jul 16, 2011, 05.07 AMby unconventionalkatie
I must make a full length circle skirt for winter! I love it.
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Jul 20, 2011, 12.40 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Ohh! Yes, a full length winter circle skirt! Out of wool or something yummy like that, would keep you delightfully warm.
Jul 15, 2011, 10.47 PMby Christianne DeHart
Stunning! What a great combo. And the top is from scraps! Double thrill!
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Jul 20, 2011, 12.39 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Haha! Yes! A teeny, tiny scrap! When it’s a good, vintage scrap, you can’t let it go to waste!
Jul 15, 2011, 08.01 PMby ashchaser
That striped/sheer fabric is fantastic, and I can’t stop looking at your tumblr. I love it!
Jul 15, 2011, 07.49 PMby silkandcyanide
beautiful!!
Jul 14, 2011, 02.57 PMby Rikki Cade Battle
wow i love this. the contrast between the short bustier and the full length circle skirt works really well together and looks really dramatic.
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Jul 20, 2011, 12.38 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Thanks for the kind words Rikki!
Jul 14, 2011, 02.52 PMby daughterfish
This is really striking. Love the entire look. Makes me want to try the bustier pattern.
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Jul 15, 2011, 04.17 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Do! Do try it! It is a great and simple little pattern. You can make loads of these for yourself while summer is still in season.
Jul 14, 2011, 01.50 AMby ginasophia
gorgeous skirt
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Jul 15, 2011, 04.19 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Thanks Gina Sophia! Circle skirts are so fun!
Jul 14, 2011, 01.46 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
i love the two together. the skirt looks terrific! simple yet kinda amazing!
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Jul 20, 2011, 12.38 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Thanks Ruffles Gazebo! Circle skirts are so fun and easy to make!
Jul 13, 2011, 05.46 AMby loyl8
very cool and great photo
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Jul 20, 2011, 12.37 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Thanks Loyl8!
Jul 13, 2011, 04.37 AMby graveflower
Impeccable! This photography is great and your sewing is high style, for sure.
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Jul 15, 2011, 04.17 AMby Sara Moskovitz
So sweet, thank you Grave Flower!