6 pocket skirt

the embroidered wool-blend crepe skirt is finally finished ... at long last the pockets have been sewn on. i can categorically say that i do not enjoy hand sewing, and in the future i will endeavour to do as little of it as possible. the result has been spectacular though ... i love the fit and adore having so many pocket. the bottom pocket (on either side panel) conveniently fits a ball of yarn (and a sock project), so i can conveniently carry my knitting anywhere, and pull it out when i have a spare moment.

view the long, protracted progress of this skirt here

gutermanns tin and thread

i bought thread for the crepe skirt and the vintage dress in this cute little tin ... i'm a sucker for tins.

skirt with pockets - design photos

here's the design for the skirt...
the quadrangles on the side panels are pockets.


and here's a detail of the fabric.
i've still got to acquire iron on interfacing, ribbon (to provide support for the pockets) and some grey thread,
and i'm waiting for the silk lining to be delivered (yay to ebay)
but once that's done it will just be a matter of stitching it up.

silk-lined coat

the buttons have been sewn on,
so the silk-lined coat is finished.
the silk lining feels fabulous
and it means i can scratch it from my 'to do list'










the vintage kimono fabric on the front panels has worked...
glimpses of it are caught when it's worn.














a detail of the shibori dyed fans.











view progress of silk-lined coat

vintage silk dress

here is a detail of the dress. it's gone from being a perfectly fitting white polka dotted dress with mildew stains to a stunning, perfectly fitting, gorgeous charcoal grey with blue undertones, with black polka dots. it's amazing how much dyeing can transform a garment.