I was running some errands last week, Useful errands, not shopping for the pure pleasure of shopping. Suddenly, I spotted those red boots in a shop window. 
(I kept the cat and the birds on the picture, to prove you that the witch of the previous post is really me)
I kept saying to myself that they were too fancy, perfect for my daughters but not for a 50something lady (or witch), that I had nothing to wear with them, etc... But if you have read tales, you know you can't resist red shoes. So I went back to the shop the day after, and tried them. At least, the story would be over since I can't find a pair of boots that fits me. I can't imagine those would fit. Well, you know how red shoes behave. They did fit. So, what was I to do?????
Buy them, and stop by the fabrics shop on my way home to find some "sober" fabrics to go with those fancy boots :-)
At work or at home, this bright yellow basic will chase away those storm clouds! The A-line shape, small patch pockets on the front, a front hip yoke and faced waist lend this skirt Sixties appeal.
Pattern Sizing:
size 40
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
In fact, I did not follow the instructions from the magazine but from Deb Thompson who provided an illustrated step by step
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the A shape
Fabric Used:
Gabardine
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I cut the back middle in two in order to sew the zipper there.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I think I would use it again
Conclusion:
I needed a skirt in a hurry, and I made this one in one (big) afternoon. So it was perfect.
10 comments:
Those boots are worth the effort of making a skirt to go with them. I think you are allowed to wear what you want at this age. :)
LOVE THOSE BOOTS!!!!
And I'm SO glad you went back and bought them! Good for you!
The boots are pawsome! So cool that you bought them.
Those boots are perfectly wonderful. Everybody needs a pair of red boots/shoes and these are perfect!
I love the boots and would wear them. Unfortunately my 13 year old daughter wants a pair just like them which would rule them out for me. I love that skirt pattern. It seems to work in all fabrics.
I agree with Lisa. At our age, we are entitled to enjoy things that make us smile... and not give a hoot what anyone else thinks! Glad you went for it! :-)
Every girl needs a nice pair of red boots. At a certain age you can please yourself and not worry about what others think. I'm off now to search for a pair of red boots for myself!
Red PLAID boots. Omigod! I want to see you wearing them, with the skirt. C'mon. Picture, please!
Oh now I am definitely making this skirt in a solid colour when winter rolls around here in a few months. And I can't believe you had to think twice about those fab boots! You're lucky that they were still there....
Love the boots and the matching bag............and I would say you are not too old! Great skirt impressed you whipped it up in an afternoon.
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