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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Doileyed


I finally had a chance to finish my long awaited doiley skirt yesterday morning....

....and my favourite thing about it is..... (well, other than the super gorgeous fabric from Michelle)


...Pockets!

I'm a pocket girl. Can't leave the house without lip balm and tissues and my phone in my pocket.

The skirt ended up being a hybrid of various designs.

I initially made myself a pattern in January of this year based on the a-line skirt in Sew What Skirts. As my weight constantly fluctuates, I had a bit of a problem with the final fitment and had to take in the side seams a little.

I desperately needed pockets, so I took the pocket pattern from the Too Cute Tunic Dress in Pip's Sew La Tea Do book, and inserted it into the side seams of the skirt.

I drafted my own facing pieces and interfaced them to make sure that they sit nicely at the front and back. The zip at the back isn't perfect, but it's completely adequate for me.

Guess what I'm wearing out the door today?
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34 comments:

  1. AndiJune 7, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    It's gorgeous Cam!!
    xx

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  2. AllisonJune 7, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    The skirt is beautiful, but look at your adorable skinny legs!!!

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  3. LionessLadyJune 7, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I love it! i want it! Please sell it to me!

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  4. Mookah StudioJune 7, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    very cute!

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  5. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This looks fantastic on you! Lovely.

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  6. NikkiJune 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Clever girl!!.. And cute skirt!

    (And haven't you come a long way since your first skirt-making adventure?)

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  7. BronJune 7, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    That material looks even more stunning now it is made up. Great job.

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  8. MelanieJune 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Excellent doily skirt Cam! And you are totally rocking the leggings-with-skirt look - a favourite of Niamh's too! :)

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  9. KylieJune 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Magnificent job! Looks very pretty. I'm sure your zippy is fine.

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  10. flowerpressJune 7, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    very cute! I always love a doily :-)

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  11. BeckJune 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Great skirt Cam!! Although if you wore it up in this part of the world you'd be adding boots, tights and possibly leg warmers...freeeeezing today! xo

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  12. Leonie @ Cuppa and CakeJune 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh...How I love pockets!!! Great skirt cam. xx

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  13. Anna BartlettJune 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I think you should be wearing it out the door today, tomorrow and the next day too! Love it! And your ankles. I'm incredibly jealous.

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  14. JennieJune 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Gotta love a doily skirt!!
    Looks brilliant - I love the whole outfit. I just need legs like yours tho!!X

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  15. TasJune 7, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    It is stunning. Classic black and white is always stylish.

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  16. MichelleJune 7, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Gorgeous!!!gorgeous!!!gorgeous!!!
    Love that fabric Cam...
    I'd be wearing it out the door too...

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  17. CarolineJune 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oh so fantastic! Lipgloss, tissues and phone? Check!

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  18. JennieJune 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Good work! I'm always forgetting to put pockets in skirts.

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  19. PaisleyJadeJune 7, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Love it!!!

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  20. LyndelJune 7, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    looks gorgeous Cam, well done. I'm a pockets girl too. Stay warm today!

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  21. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    It´s really a lovely skirt. Did you make the a-line skirt with the elastic? I like your tunic dresses from Pips book too very much. One day I´ll try it too :)

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  22. Naturally CarolJune 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Love the skirt teamed with all that plain black. Very cool and sophisticated, you can walk proudly with that outfit on!

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  23. Adele - A Lass from DownunderJune 7, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Love your doily skirt Cam! Your pins (that'd be your legs) are looking pretty good as well :-)

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  24. AdyJune 7, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Lovely skirt! I just got that book in the post today (the skirt one). Yay!

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  25. Hosted Exchange EmailJune 7, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Lovely skirt!

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  26. SwirlyartsJune 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I agree that skirts need pockets. I woke up last night having dreamt about finally finding the perfect a-line skirt pattern - spooky!

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  27. KateJune 7, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Ooohhh, love it Cam!
    And I love the idea of pockets and the fabric too.
    I hope lots of people asked you where you bought it today.

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  28. Pam ErnyJune 7, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    So cute...LOVE it!
    ..and enjoy your blog :)

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  29. CassJune 7, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I love it and I loe it even more because it has pockets. I am a pocket girl too.

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  30. BronJune 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Yay! I love it Cam!

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  31. midgeJune 10, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    gorgeous cam, love it

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  32. ejorpinJune 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    What a gorgeous skirt! And I completely understand the need for pockets - I've pretty much reached the stage where I will only buy dresses that have pockets...

    And ps. I am in awe of your pattern maker/seamstress skills!

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  33. BecJune 10, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Love it! The fabric and the shape will make it a really versatile piece - dressing it up or down, you will look fab!

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  34. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Oh my! This is so gorgeous! I have doily envy.

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