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| Top: Long Tall Sally / Skirt: Made By Me / Shoes: Diana Ferrari |
I love leopard print but in my wardrobe I only have it in shoes, scarves, belts & bags. I love leopard on other people in the form of skirts, dresses and jackets but just don't think it works for me.
So I've found a way to add a little more leopard print to my wardrobe. For me this is a happy medium; it's still my basic black staple but it's a bit more fun and interesting with the addition of the leopard print. Maybe this is me taking baby steps towards an actual piece of leopard print clothing!
This is an easy technique you can use to add some colour or pattern accents into your wardrobe if you're like me &
Here's how to do it:
2. Deciding how wide you want your accent strip to be (e.g. 10cm) deduct 5 cm from each side on both front & back pieces.
3. With right sides together sew the accent strip to front & back pieces.
4. Make a casing for your waistband elastic. Thread elastic & close casing.
5. Hem your skirt to desired length.
Ta da! You have a fabulous new skirt!
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Super cute! And great if a skirt is a bit too tight! It'd be perfect to add some extra fabric and make it fit! Love this idea and adding that little "pop" is unexpected!
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Great idea Ruth!
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I love the leopard print! Super chic!
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Thank you Margaret! x Allison
DeleteGorgeous ! a simple combination that results very well !
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Thank you!
DeleteYou are so clever! I love leopard print! It is such a classic!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it too & am trying to wear more! X Allison
DeleteI love this look, it's still elegant and chic but with a bit of an edge. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words Di - that's the look I was going for! X Allison
DeleteGenius Allison! I really like the touch of leopard. I often look at leopard skirts but I find them a little too much too. Having said that I'm totally up for leopard pants, tops, jackets and scarves. It's just the skirt I can't cope with. Crazy huh? Bron x
ReplyDeleteHaha Bron! You are a braver leopard wearer than I am! This skirt is a baby step towards wearing more! X Allison
DeleteI love your creativity! I do have a leopard pencil skirt but it's actually a bit small now. Maybe I could do the opposite and add black panels down the sides.... Or I should say maybe I should take it with me when I visit the U.S. and ask my mother-in-law to do it for me. :)
ReplyDeleteDo it! A black panel would look great. We'd be twinning in reverse!!!! :-)
DeleteTerrific job! Bold designs like leopard-print should be used sparingly as accents, as you did on this wonderful skirt. I admire your talent at refashioning. I'm trying to learn how to sew to alter my purchases from thrift-stores which need some help.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Starting with thrift store purchases is a great idea as it's not a great loss if things go horribly wrong!
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