Comments on: Just Skirting Around

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:40:06 +0000

I really like the fabric and side buttons of the skirt!

By: Lora

Lora — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:35:36 +0000

Late to the dance here, but love this skirt and you look so good in it!

By: Jenaveve

Jenaveve — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:21:49 +0000

Hi! This is my first time visiting your blog and I wanted to say how much I love this skirt. The shape is really flattering on you and I love the fabric.

Hmm… I think I may suffer from swayback too – skirts sit up a bit in front…might need to look into that. (I’m just learning all about fit!)

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:36:21 +0000

Black fabric-covered buttons. How great would those look on that juicy skirt?

As for separates, do you by any chance happen to have the 04/2005 BWOF? Top 112 from that issue is one of my absolute faves, I’ve made…..4 of them now (one just on friday), and plan to do more (I need a red one at the very least). It’s a twist-front, cap sleeved knit top (there is also a sleeveless version I want to make several of as well). I think it’s probably for me one of those patterns Carolyn (the more famous one, not talking about myself again in 3rd person) refers to as a TNT pattern. What I like about it is a) it’s super quick – after the first one, it usually takes 1-2hrs to whip up; b)it’s both comfortable *and* nice-looking – it can work both in the office or for going out, or even as chic-casual, and it’s very very flattering.

#112 04-2005 in red, white, or black would look fierce! Especially with the black fabric-covered buttons *eyebrow wiggle* eh? eh?

And man-o-man do I have to perfect fabric to enter such a challenge with – that I was planning to make into a pencil skirt! Great minds and all, lol.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:15:23 +0000

You don’t make skirts and yet you crank this one out?? Beautifully finished and gorgeous lining?? I think you need more skirts. It looks fantastic on you.

By: Sandy in Wichita

Sandy in Wichita — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:06:58 +0000

Hey! That’s REALLY cute!

By: Tany

Tany — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:21:36 +0000

What a gorgeous skirt and your styling is perfect!

By: Claire S.

Claire S. — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:18:46 +0000

Fabulous – the fabric, the button placket, it looks GREAT on you !

By: Johanna Lu

Johanna Lu — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:59:01 +0000

This was a really inspiring post! I’m not a skirt sewer either, but you have gotten me tempted. The fabric you picked was a perfect match for pattern, and the skirt fits you so well. As for picking coloured buttons, I think those black buttons with white rings around the holes would be a nice alternative. Don’t know if they have a name, but I see them once in a while.

By: Just Us Two

Just Us Two — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:06:09 +0000

Nice, cute simple skirt. I don’t know why you don’t like making skirts (I know you told me in the post) because they look nice on you. Funny, I was internet window shopping (is there a such thing…) as I came across this this skirt http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3477543&cp=2769127.2769072&page=3&parentPage=family
I immediately thought of you…check it out

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Another Winnah! (as we say in Bahstun)

By: Mpressive Threadz

Mpressive Threadz — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:53:59 +0000

Joyce has the right idea. I usually drop my waistband 1″ in the front and 1/2″ on the sides.

By: Cennetta

Cennetta — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:48:14 +0000

Too cute. That’s the perfect little summer skirt.

By: cidell

cidell — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:43:48 +0000

LOL. I took Spanish not French and I type faster than I spellcheck

By: inkstain

inkstain — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:21:23 +0000

Darling, I love your blog and love your flowered skirt, but that’s it! It’s spelled baguette, not, for crying out loud, baugette. The first time I thought it was a typo, the second time, carelessness, but I can’t stand it one more time. You’re an international blogger of fame and intelligence! BAGUETTE, GIRL!
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