Patternless skirt and tunic
Still on some of the clothes I made while at Sewjourn, here is a patternless skirt, firstly on the hanger:
and on me:
Neither of these photos do this skirt justice. It moves beautifully, and the drape at the side flows and swings with each step. Mine has a wide fold-over waistband from the same fabric, without elastic in it – I’ve got a pretty thick waist and this works just fine for me. Nikki has some basic instructions for how to make these skirts here. I’m itching to make some more.
I also had a go at a cowl top under Nikki’s guidance. The photo’s a shocker, but it gives you the idea.
Nikki shows the basic design for these tops here. So now I can make some shorter, wider, vary the sleeve shape, vary the depth of the cowl and maybe the width at the shoulders – so much fun to be had! Check out this great version that Kathryn made. And here is a stretch fabric scarf that I think would blend beautifully with these tops and skirts. So many great ideas, and so little time.
I love the loose structure of the top and skirt…..you’ve almost inspired me to make something for myself. If I didn’t have to clean my study just to get to my machine, I’d so be there right now..
I’m a big fan of the long shirt/dress over jeans look so I’m loving that top!
Fantastic garments! I really like the skirt. I have a beautiful piece of Italian stretch fabric that I think I know what to do with now!
Still looking great Lara! I vote Nikki as Queen of Blogland
Love them!!! Very cool!
Watch out…. it’s addictive…..!!!
Thanks for the kudos, but I think you deserve a pat on your back for letting go of the rule-book and winging it! Fly, little bird…!
They’ve turned out beautifully – can’t wait to have a go.
Oh I love the skirt and top. Nikki is so talented to make such great clothes without a pattern. You did a great job. I must go have a look at Nikki’s tips again.
Fabulous Lara & fabulous Nikki.
I love the dresss/top. Well done.
Isn’t photographing yourself so tricky. I took millions for my last post.