I've never been much into denim as a "look," but both parts of this outfit are made from stretch denim! SO SNEAKY! I'm basically wearing a Canadian tuxedo!
Construction Notes
The skirt is just a shortened version of Butterick 5556 with a waistband and back zip. I made it from some denim I found at Walmart years ago... it used to be a purply black color but has faded into this nice burgundy/brown (I made it in 2013 or so.) I love that the pockets are in the side-front seams! (And that the lavender pockets match the lavender flowers on the blouse...)
On the blouse, I cut off the long ties, tucked in the ends and stitched the opening shut, put in hooks and eyes, then added some lavender buttons on the outside of the closure.
Regrets: This stretch denim was definitely a little heavy for making this top. It made the wrap segment pretty much unusable because the finished bow was so bulky and just not cute! But the fabric was so dang cute... I'm happy with the finished product, but some changes were necessary.
Pattern Thoughts: Oh, Vogue. You're so good at making stuff needlessly complicated. Instead of making binding for every seam, I just went ahead and made French seams. The size Small is a little big (I have a 34" bust for reference) so I took the top in under the arms. It's still a pretty roomy fit, bosom-wise. I even have on a push-up bra under there and we're still lookin' a little flat.
Styling and Shoot
Photos, as always, by Dyann Diercks !
Blouse fabric from JoAnn's spring collection, skirt fabric from Walmart.
Shoes are Mariana by GOLC, bought at Shoegasm in Chinatown.
Shoes are Mariana by GOLC, bought at Shoegasm in Chinatown.
Glasses are one of two pairs I got online from Zenni Optical! These things were $19 with prescription lenses and all!!
Hair Flower by Alyson Thiel, a fabulous artist from Louisville, KY!
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