so, what does this become?
More of the scuba knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics. Amazing large-scale, very colourful digital print. On stretchy, spongy poly/spandex. I have 2.5 metres of it.
This photo is across the entire width of the fabric (top to bottom in the photo) – it is a very full-on print! So, what do I make? If I were a foot taller and 10kg slimmer I’d make a body-conscious dress. As it is, I’m considering another pair of Elle pants with a coordinating jacket (maybe another Marni jacket, or a Nina cardigan – but it runs the risk of showing the white reverse side). Suggestions are highly welcomed! Think about my short, apple shape – what would you suggest in this fabric?
It is screaming maxiskirt to me.
I agree, the print does look maxi! But it’s a little too thick and spongy to work successfully, I think. You’d have to feel it to know what I mean.
I would make a long Aline or flowy skirt with that!
I don’t think that it is flowy enough fabric, despite the print looking like it is when viewed on the monitor. But I love the suggestion!
I love the Elle Pants
So do I. I think that I’m hoping there will be enough for two garments – one being the Elle pants.
My suggestion is the Style Arc Cruise Club Kim dress. It is very simple but does have a flattering shape.
Thanks Trish – I shall take a look!
I would cut it up and color block it. Use the print in the front and a solid color on the sides and it would be awesome in either a dress, top or skirt!
What great suggestions! Carolyn, I hadn’t thought of colour blocking it – but that would be excellent. Shall go and check out my patterns. A dress would be great – and if I use solid sides, that might reduce the impact of my central curves a little!
How about Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick Patterns’ Maxi Skirt http://www.sbccpatterns.com/shop/sb302-maxi-skirt/ ? I’d like to see it sewn up : ) SBBC say their patterns are for designed for petite proportions.
Jenny
Wow, thanks Jenny! I haven’t heard of that site before – and so now I’m going to check it out in a big way! I don’t think that this fabric is flowy enough for that skirt, but I’d love to make it in something else – and it’s not as though I don’t have plenty of other fabric in stash! Thanks for commenting (because now I can check out your blog too!)
Sorry, I don’t have a blog, but I really should post pics in my flickr account. Jenny