Description
so I have made myself a nice cosy and warm wool pencil skirt. Tshirt is also made by me, posted here some time ago.
Material Notes
wool, zip, button, lining
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 10, 2013, 11.49 PMby janene
Classic and very stylish. Pencil skirts are my favourite kind!
Feb 4, 2013, 07.04 AMby peipe
I love your skirt and the shirt. You made to basic pieces that can be varied many times. Great job!
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Feb 4, 2013, 08.45 AMby chula123
thank you very much !
You are right, both pieces are very versatile and can be worn in lots of different ways.
Feb 3, 2013, 04.42 PMby Mary Athey
Its lovely chula, stylish warm and practical i.ve been making basic wardrobe staples starting with tops I.m itching to make a dress though lol x
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Feb 3, 2013, 04.48 PMby chula123
thanks Mary ! I know what you mean, it is good to have some basic wardrobe items and this skirt qualifies for that. It is suprisingly versatile and I am glad I made it, but the “dress bug” soon took over again. (Have already started on one again) XXX
Feb 3, 2013, 04.53 PMby Mary Athey
You.re as bad as me lol
I made the waterfall effect drape.one from the new mag but I don.t like it. I added the sleeves belonging to the top but it.looks,mumsy to,me lol. I.m going to alter it as it could look good x
Feb 3, 2013, 03.03 PMby Mary P.
Very beautiful!!!
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Feb 3, 2013, 04.49 PMby chula123
Thank you very much !!