Monday, April 27, 2009

My "Anne" Skirt

Only one picture to share with you that my younger sister quickly took before heading to church yesterday morning.
As I mentioned in this post, I have long wanted to make a skirt like Anne's, and I think I got as close as I could with what I had. Yes, the 1909 “Beatrix” Skirt Pattern could have been used, but for practicality reasons and wanting to not sport a look of 100 years ago, I decided to use my basic a-line skirt pattern by lengthening it, making the hem fuller, adding a bias flounce, and 3 teensy-tiny pin tucks.

So paired with a top that was given to me, my vintage-looking heels, and a blue sweater in case the weather turned chilly (in which it did!), I had a fabulous day yesterday wearing both modern and old-fashioned.

12 comments:

  1. I agree, the outfit looks very nice, and you look radiant and very pretty!

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  2. An feminine, grown-up, cute, fun outfit quite becoming to the beautiful birthday girl. :)

    You're loved!

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  3. You are so young! In my mind I was thinking you were a much older woman. I guess because you sound so mature.
    Nice outfit.
    Cindy

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  4. You all are so sweet and kind. ::blushes:: Thankyou!

    Hi Cindy,

    Nice to "meet" you! I suppose I am "young" although with recently turn 25, I don't consider myself to be *that* young. ::winks::

    Blessings!

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  5. LOVE the skirt, LOVE the shirt!!(where did you get the shirt?)

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  6. Look at you girl, you are SHINING!! That skirt is beautiful!

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  7. It came out so lovely! I love how the bottom of the skirt looks, especially. You did a great job!

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  8. Wow what a beautiful skirt. I love it. You keep inspiring me to make things, to actually sew which I haven't done so in a while. If you dont mind my asking. What pattern is your basic a-line skirt pattern?
    Oh its so pretty and I love what you have done with the bottom.
    Thankyou :) May God bless you abundantly,
    Meagan

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