At last, I am able to reveal my new fave skirt. This is my second iteration of the adorable Charlotte Skirt, By Hand London. Here is my first (very wearable & multi-occasional ). This latest version was conceived way back in October when the Charlotte pattern was first released & Suzy & I met at the Birmingham Rag Market meet up. Suzy was kind enough to give me this fabric which was left over after her awesome “Rock Chick Clovers” & the seed was sown….It is a velvet-like needle cord & has a stretchy element to it. Lovely! Nice & warm for the winter & should see me into Spring too.
It was “Jungle January”, the challenge instigated by Annie at Pretty Grievances that willingly pushed this make higher up my list. The aim, to cloak the interweb in animal print me-mades during January. Here is mine….
See it? No? OK, I’ll come out a bit more…
Are you sure it’s safe to come out? Ok, I’ll lose the disguise as well & show you a few looks for this skirt. First of all, earlier this week, it frolicked with the other snow leopards & my fleece Renfrew & Ooh La La Leggings
But then it melted & it was time to party- the downhill ice rink has retreated!!
I’m flinging pics at you because I haven’t much to add about the making. It is a great pattern, I’ve told you before. i love it. I used the dental floss gathering method again, summarised in this lil collage below
That floss is as tough as you need it to be to get all that length of gathering done, & with fabric as thick as velvet-cord it needs to be heavy duty. It’s really easy – just use a slightly wider zig zag than normal.
Here we are from behind- I didn’t use a concealed zipper again, purely because I didn’t have one …
So I’m pleased with it – & it’s comfy as well as smart. I still couldn’t bring myself to break the formula that I love & chose the hem not the peplum. I’m sorry, just couldn’t do it!!
This sure looks like a very versatile skirt, and so cute, cute, cute! I especially like it with the lace tee and little heels, although the picture of you coming out from behind the plants is priceless!
I LOVE it!!!! It’s so cute with the lace top and heels! And yes, the plant shot is great!!!
I love this! The pictures are so much fun. The skirt is adorable.
Great fit – and as always: I absolutely love your photo-shoots!! Made me LOL!
So glad to provoke such LOLling! Nothing quite like a bit of a amusement
It looks fab, I love the fabric and your photos are brilliant!!
I love it with the heels as well although the snow leopard look I imagine would brighten a dull day!
Ooh la la, lady – you look beauuuuuutiful in that skirt! x
Purrrrrrrrfect (sorry! Couldn’t resist!) love the skirts and your photos!
Lovely skirt! I love the coordinating make-up in the first photos
woman, you are too marvelous for words.
This looks great! I’m in the middle of making a Charlotte myself! I was slightly scared if the ruffle but yours looks so nice, I might try it next time!
Whoo!!! I love it! It really is a very versatile pattern- I need one, too!
Hope you washed your face before you went out in that!
So it’s fab – this is clear!
And who knew that dental floss trick? Not me!
But you do know you’re nuts don’t you? Yes? That’s OK then
You know it is real face cam stuff ! The lengths I go to …must be crazy…
Hilarious! I have trouble following the clothes I am so busy laughing at the photos in your posts!
Love, love, love the skirt and your photos!
You are HILARIOUS. And perfect pattern-fabric pairing. Love it.
Oh my gosh I love that silhouette on you!! I want to copy it — skirt sitting at natural waist, slim fitting, with ruffle (almost) to the knee. Fab! This looks so great on you and I really enjoyed your photos — especially the opening ones
Wow, peeps, thank you for your lovely comments -I won’t reply individually as this is loads of hearts for all of you!
it really is a gorg skirt pattern! For something that looks like it should be only dressy I have to say that I wear it a lot at home too.
And as for the fun shots – if I can’t use something called “Jungle January” to mess around with, then clearly I have failed. Glad to have brought the odd chuckle
Great skirt, the ruffle hem suits you. How lucky you had your very own jungle to shoot in!
I’ve been reading you daily (or near so) for several months. And you never cease to put a smile on my face! Just thought I should finally comment and say so. Thanks for that. Love the skirt and your photography is so fun(ny).
Aaah, thanks Amanda for leaving a comment. I’m so happy to spread smiles ….:)
This is my favorite shoot (and skiiiirt!!) yet! You look like you’re totally channeling your inner Simon Le Bon with the jungley hat and face paint
D Ahaha this just made my morning like a million times better.
Oh my, you’ve mentioned my teen hero, Simon Le Bon…I am humbled!;)
Thank you Hehehe – that made my evening!!
Wow this looks so great. I really liked your first version, but I love the frill on the bottom of this version! Great make.
Winnie this is marvellous! Am totally gonna do my Jungle January (I know I know, I’ve got to get cracking) skirt in a similarly sexy flamenco style. Thanks for the inspiration. x
This is too fab! I love this on you!
Wow, that’s pretty awesome! The peplum gives it just the right je-ne-sais-quoi and I love the look with you lace top!
Love your disguises!
Rock on! Grrrreat skirt, love your pics!
Such an interesting documentary
. What terrific photos from your Jungle expedition.
Your skirt looks awesome.
I love the photos – they are hysterical! The skirt is fab. I have something leopardy, but not sure I will finish it by the end of January
You#ve made me smile lots, thanks Tamsin, & get sewing leopard!! You might manage it !
I love this skirt, it looks miles better on you than the pictures on the pattern!!
Leopard and Lace, who knew what a great combo that would be until you created it! You bring joy to the sewing blog world with the most creative and fun photo shoots!
This is absolutely beautiful! I love it! And you Scruffy Badger crck me up
Thankyou for always having such funny, lovely posts. xx
Amazing! You are as funny as stylish. Your skirt looks so good.
Oh my, how I love this Winnie!!! It’s so cute and sooo flattering. I know I always say this, but great pins lady!!!xx
Loving the Jungle theme, great length too!
You are all so kind with your encouraging and wonderful comments – that s how you get me smiling!! Thank you
As always, I don’t know what I love more – your garments or your photos! I love this, it looks so amazing on you. I have a feeling I’m going to end up with a lot of leopard garments soon, as I really want a pink leopard dress by the end of the year – but am accumulating multiple options of fabric!
Ahh you look so ace!!! xxx
Leopard is by far one of my favorite patterns, looks great!
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