Haven’t seen too many solid coloured items from Funnygrrl, have you? Take a look at the finished items on the left. I love colour and print! I don’t own a solid black skirt. Seriously. Until now!
Paired with my Red Lace Pendrell
It’s the elastic-waist skirt that I have made numerous times. This time in a solid black. The fabric was a satin with shine but I used the dull side. I knew this would be my go-to for work and running errands. I didn’t need the shine. It’s hemmed with my favorite rolled hem, done on my serger.
“You are boring but I still like you.”
I know it isn’t very exciting but it is a basic that will be worn. Now if I could just stitch up a pair of black trousers…
Do you sew the basics? Which do you get more satisfaction from?
What I’m listening to: Sleepless by The Decemberists
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I LOVE it! You can wear lots of fun tops and shoes with this. Great job!!! 🙂
Quite a few time I’ve wished for a basic black skirt. Now I have it!
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I don’t know that I get more satisfaction from one more than the other. I suppose the benefit of basics like that is that they are easy to wear so I feel the benefit more frequently than a fancy dress I have worn a handful of times. I guess that’s where things like Renfrew meet in the middle, fun prints I wear all the time because they work with jeans and dress pants. You’ll get a lot of wear out of that skirt and feel pleased with all the colourful blouses you can wear with it.
I love the pretty, impractical stuff. I would only sew ball gowns if I could!
I haven’t sewn a Renfrew yet. I do love it in a colourful print.
I think Pendrell for you is Renfrew for me. I haven’t made Pendrell up yet although I have pulled it out of the envelope and looked at the pieces.
Gotta have the basics – and what else could you put with those great shoes?? Very nice.
Thanks! Basics are necessary.
I love the shoes too. If I’m allowed to say that.
It’s a go to! You’ll wear it a ton. I start off with the idea of sewing a basic and then end up with something a little less so; either through fabric or going OCD on the construction! I love this on you though, it really makes your red Pendrell sing!
Thank you! Strangely I’m sewing another red blouse – an Alma – to go with the skirt.
I will sew more basics this year!
Nice skirt! I haven’t sewn many black basics yet, but I wear them all the time. So I know if I’d just find some nice black fabric, I could make some things I’d probably wear a lot.
My eye goes straight to the colourful prints in the fabric store. I only saw the black because it was next to a red with cream polka dot print. Which I also bought.
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We need these- they are the staples that make the fabulous pendrells pop!
Tasia at Sewaholic calls it cake and frosting. I’ve sewn a lot of frosting. Going to work on some cake this year.
I’ve always liked the corner piece with extra frosting.
I love the skirt. Looks great.
Thanks!
In my opinion, you can never have too many black (or basic colour) skirts!!! I think of them as ‘framing’ for more flamboyant creations 😉
Black basics do have to look intentional. Not just an afterthought like “Oh yeah, I need pants.” I hope the black belt and shoes help the styling.
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I must be REALLY boring!! haha!! I almost always use solids, but then again most prints look weird on me ^_^ I do have plans for a couple this year though! ^_^
So needless to say, I really like your black skirt – it makes the red Pendrell really shine & sparkle! ^_^
Everyone is different. I always have solids in my closet but most are bought. Also I prefer pinstripe trousers to just plain black.
Anyway, find what works for you! I don’t think you are boring! Ha ha!
Your hair looks so great!! Loving the bangs. Hope you and the hubby had a great holiday/new years, been thinking about all of you lots lately!!!
Thanks! Been thinking about you too. Hope things are going well in Van.
Maybe I should sew something out of good boyfriend material. Ha!
HAHA I’m hoping the latest find is made out of the good stuff – we will see! 😉 Just sent A. an update – would love to hear from you to! shoot me an email some time 🙂
I think it’s great to sew some basics especially as you get a lot of wear out of them. By the way I LOVE those shoes and they go great with your skirt and really spice up you whole outfit… looks great!
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