Wearing the skirt... and a bra.

This is a bad elevator photo of one of the Halle skirts. It's worn with he rayon top and a long cardi bought at Kmart. I'm going to copy this cardi as I like it. I didn't think I would hence buying a cheap one but having said that, I've used it heaps and it hasn't pilled. I've got a lovely floral knit I bought from the fabric sale last year (earlier this year??) but as it's going to be 37 degrees tomorrow, don't know if it's worth investing the time.

Also I made a bra. I went to a bra making workshop last Saturday. It's not finished and it doesn't fit hence the not finished. I'm leaving you with some photos and when I have the energy on the weekend I'll review the course and the pattern as I see it. Maybe it'll be finished by then too... I have it half pulled apart now to redo and I also have a Kwik Sew pattern I have had cut out for a couple of months and maybe I'll get that made too. Not bad for a first go and really it isn't hard... as per usual it's the fitting and adjusting that's the issue.

Comments

bbarna said…

Lovely job on the bra. Once you get the fit down, you will likely not go back to store bought.
Barb

27 September, 2017 23:44

McVal said…

OOH! I like that skirt! and I'm so impressed with the bra. Good job!

28 September, 2017 08:07

Sarah Liz said…

You have made the bra nicely, but I guess you make lots of swimwear, so you are good with manipulating these sorts of fabrics and elastics. The skirt is really nice.

28 September, 2017 17:22

Janine said…

The skirt looks good and you can't go wrong with a cream simple top. It will go with everything. I can't believe how hot the temperatures are. I am dreading summer.

29 September, 2017 19:50

Janine said…

Your bra looks good. I don't need anything special in that department but admire people making them. They look fiddly to make and I think knowing me I would really hash it up.

29 September, 2017 19:52

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