Time for a quick outfit post before we descend into music festival madness. This little sunny day number is extra special because I actually made the skirt {crazy no?!}. It all started months ago when I joined a weekly sewing workshop so that I could work on all the alterations for the shop. You see, the thing with vintage garments is, although the cut, fabric and overall idea of a piece may be amazing, there's often an element that is kind of off for a modern day silhouette... like extra puffy 80s princess sleeves or that unflattering mid-calf 40s hemline. Plus, there are always endless alterations. The fabric for this skirt was left over from a gorgeous 70s vintage peasant dress that was tiered {yuck} and simply too long. In fact, my little alteration turned out so well that the dress never made it into the shop {it got scooped by one of the girls at the studio}. It also helps to be petite too {for once!} when you don't have much fabric to work with. I've actually made a number of bits for myself from leftover vintage fabrics which has lead two important developments:
☞ My new commitment to work on only with vintage or pre-loved fabric in my sewing endeavours
☞ The Brit's growing suspicion that I'm hacking dresses just to make a little something for myself out of the scraps... What mini skirts are in right?!
skirt: self-made
xo Ashi
15 comments:
really cute fabric :)! I'm in a weekly sewing workshop as well haha! I love it :) im not really good at it, i just started, but im trying and getting better every week, or at least i hope so :) haha.
First of all, how does it feel to look so fresh and gorgeous like you do in this photo? Wow Ashi, you are stunning. The skirt is adorable and great job on making it. What a perfect pair with the skirt and blouse. Love the idea of your sewing class. I have a lot of vintage clothing that needs adjusting...great idea!! Have fun and tell the Brit hello...congrats on 101!!! Admirably, Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xoxo
I love the idea! I'm ashamed to say I'm not very good at sewing, good for you for taking that workshop! My husband is really good though, I'm started to think I should put him to work, make me a few skirts!
Great inspiration :)
Virginie
Great how you made quite an adorable skirt!
ooh, you look the cutest! ^^ love this selfmade skirt :) Maybe I should ga and take sewing classes! it's always nice to met new people :) x
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Great outfit! You're so pretty :-)
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Such a cute blouse and I love that handmade skirt! Hope you have a blast at the music festival!!
xo
Danielle
you are a darling Ashi! and little rosette skirt you made is charming - great job!!!
hope the blogger mess and mayhem didn't affect you lovely. i'm trying to simmer down from the whole 2-dayer of frustrations. this pretty post does turn my frown around, thanks lades! ♥
pea ess: if you need a trip around mate in August...or if you need anything at all. gimme a shout, i'd love to meet you guys! xo
You look very pretty, the outfit is lovely.
I wish I knew how to sew, or even had a sewing machine. I find so many pretty things on charity or vintage shops that would look amazing with some alterations.
Thank you for your comment also! I might be going to Brighton when summer comes, at least I hope so! ;)
aww your outfit is so darling! I need to get on hemming my thrifted dresses asap. Hope you and The Brit are having a blast at your music festivals!
Love your style!
SO lovely! I absolutely adore your outfit posts. The marc blouse is so precious, and that skirt is just perfect! I adore the pattern that you picked. Hope you're having a fabulous Friday. xx veronika
Love your skirt, the print is lovely & I'm impressed you made it yourself! I'd love to do more making or altering of clothes...just need to get myself a sewing machine. Love your blouse too :)
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