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 Lady!
Love this jacket and skirt! Fit looks perfect on your daughter!
Giiirrrlll, I've been waiting to see what you did with this print and I stumble upon it over here. Gorgeous, Michelle!
Thanks this was fun foe me to make with that print.
Thanks Anita! Yeah I was feeling myself with this skirt.
Thanks my nameless friend!
I would never have thought of that. I'm loving the zippers. Great job!
Thanks Janice!