Made By A Fabricista: Take a Walk on the Wild Side With Snakeskin
[This outfit was made for and modeled by my daughter Mori]
How about that snakeskin print huh? I had my eye on this print for a while. I had in mind a wrap maxi dress but the fabric does not flow as I needed it to for the dress, The dress I had in mind would work with a shirting fabric, but not this cotton. This cotton is better suited for a suit....a skirt.... a jacket or maybe a dress that has some body to it. Now because of this (Oops) I still have some wonderful fabric left over and I plan on making a blazer. Grab your fabric HERE!
I went with Butterick on both the top and bottom view D for each piece. I stayed pretty true to the jacket only modifying the sleeves 3/4 with a cuff. For the front two seams of the skirt I added metal zippers which I thought would be fun. I purchased three 30 inch metal teeth separating zippers, two for the skirt and one for the jacket. I did not modify anything to add the zipper I just folded the seams under with a one inch seam allowance and sewed it to the zipper. The left front zipper is how you get into the skirt. I also added pockets to the skirt. Both patterns are beginner friendly but the instructions for the jacket are a tad bit confusing when adding the zipper, so stay focused on that part.
I challenge you to use a print that you normally would not consider,
I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Until next time Michelle @ That Black Chic
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Posted on June 01 2016
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this. I just purchased a leopard print knit, you just gave me inspiratio for the zippers . You are amazing. MORI has a wardrobe to be envied.
Awesome as always…. Your daughter is the best dressed young lady around 😃
So absolutely, amazingly adorable! The bomber and pencil skirt are PERFECT!!! LOVE it!
Ruqayyah (ReDpants Designs)
My My My – this is the bizness. I love it especially the zipper detail. Another winner Sis.
Nice! Love the combo!
This is gorgeous! I love what you did with the zippers in the skirt.
The bomb dot com!! I love this!
I love this! Such a cute ensemble
So chic. Great zipper detail and fabric choice.
Thanks Sharon! I love leopard and I have a fun rainbow print leopard on my to-do list. Do you have a blog? I would love to see what you do with the zippers.
Thanks R, this was a quick and easy, WOW piece!
Thanks Venita Simplicity works well with an awesome print.
Thanks!
Work it girl!!! Love it!!!
Thanks Ann, that was an afterthought believe it or not.
I'll take that.com!
Thank you Natisha!
Thanks Kelly, I'm so glad I thought to add them, I love them.
This is a terrific outfit! The zippers go well with the print. Beautiful model also.