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Tres bien ensemble

Hey Babe, Take A Walk On The Wild Side.

4/8/2014

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I surprised myself with the print I chose for my first spring version of  Simplicity 9267. It's a little... outside my comfort zone. Perhaps the influence of Jungle January triggered my inner animal.  Clearly, I've been suppressing my animal print instincts; I've been sending myself subliminal messages on Pinterest (1,2,3) in an apparent S.O.S.  

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I figured, why not? There was nothing to lose. I had this piece of cotton leopard print in my stash from an estate sale score last year. It was a sign, no?  

Since I'd already used my pattern to sew the
Wool Chevron skirt I knew exactly what sort of result to expect in my finished garment.  I'm mostly pleased with the fit of the original skirt; however, I wanted a moderately closer fitting silhouette on my lighter weight spring versions. It was an easy fix. I pinched an inch from the overall width of the skirt, and it's PERFECT. The skirt fits easily at the waistline and skims my curves before straightening out. 

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I didn't do anything tricky on this version. No embellishment. No details. Just a good plain skirt. I did try to be aware of my pattern placement. There's a vertical stripe incorporated into the print. It likely wouldn't have mattered where it ended up, but I tried to center the stripe in the front and make sure that the stripes at the back were evenly spaced. 

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The true testament to the success of this skirt is that I put it work and wore it to my mom's Surprise 50th birthday party. 

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I was busy playing hostess, so I didn't get any shots of the skirt 'in the wild', but we did stop to take photos and play on the park equipment outside the venue. Scout's honor, it performed well all day long in terms of comfort and wearability. 

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The 'up the skirt' shot below is the only picture we managed to take showing the lining of the skirt. I used a solid black poplin to line. It's got a nice weight to it. Even though the outside fabric is opaque, I think the lining helps the skirt hold its shape and gives structures to an otherwise flimsy garment. 

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The darker colors incorporatd into this print make it very versatile. I would feel comfortable stretching it into three seasons, weather permitting. This skirt is ready to enter rotation in my closet, effective immediately! 

21 Comments
Gail link
4/7/2014 11:36:24 pm

LOVE this! I definitely need a leopard print skirt of my own. Also: ack! Your mom is the same age as me?! Now I really feel old!

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Michelle link
4/7/2014 11:55:15 pm

Your skirts earlier in the year prompted me to make this skirt! Also, my parents are VERY, VERY young and so are you!

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katie metzroth link
4/8/2014 03:20:17 am

I love the black lining. and all the playground action shots! carry on with your wild self!

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:06:40 am

Thanks, Katie! I have to admit, it was pretty fun to swing. I haven't done that in a long time. I did get a little nervous when I realized I'd forgotten how to stop... :-D

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Ginger link
4/8/2014 04:00:33 am

Um, I LOVE this! There's nothing like a good leopard pencil skirt to make you feel like a million bucks! You look amazing!

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:07:27 am

Thanks! I am pleasantly surprised with how much I like this skirt.

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Sara link
4/8/2014 05:38:50 am

This is gorgeous! Between you and Gail, I have a sudden desire for a closet full of pencil skirts!

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:07:57 am

DO IT! :-D

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steph link
4/8/2014 05:51:48 am

this is ADORABLE!!! I wish you could teach my sewing machine to make magic like that!!!!

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:08:49 am

I bet you and your sewing machine could sew a skirt like this!!

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Meg link
4/8/2014 07:00:03 am

MEOOOOW. Love the fabulous fit and how you've styled it here! Very stylish and sexy. Can't wait to see how you keep styling this in the future!

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:10:14 am

RAWR, baby! Hhaha. I'm already thinking about other possibilities for styling with this print. One of the inspiration photos I have shows a leopard skirt with a chambray skirt, so I see that in my immediate future!!

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Carla link
4/8/2014 07:36:02 am

Omg, it looks so fantastic!! The fit looks amazing, and oops, I think I need to make a leopard print something for my closet! =D

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:13:31 am

You would look fierce in leopard, my dear!

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Lisa link
4/8/2014 10:42:17 am

Woo hoo! The leopard print is gorgeous on a gorgeous lady! :-)

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:14:21 am

Awe. Thanks! :-D

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Sally link
4/8/2014 01:56:11 pm

This is a GRRRRREAT skirt! I especially love the pictures on the playground - you were really having a SWINGING time! ;):):P

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:15:17 am

*SNORT* You slay me, Sally. HAHAHA.

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sezza link
4/8/2014 06:44:19 pm

Its perfect!! I can see why you want more of these skirts!

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Michelle link
4/10/2014 01:16:04 am

Thank you! It's definitely going to be a huge benefit to me to have a few of these in the closet.

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tanyamaile link
4/13/2014 03:38:25 am

Foxy lady!! Another perfect skirt! Animal prints are out of my comfort zone as well, but lately I've been considering them.... we'll see if it's a fleeting thought :)

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