Friday, December 5, 2014

Neoprene and faux leather mini skirt: two ways

 
This simple, high-waisted, pencil skirt is made up in neoprene, with a panel of fleece lined faux leather for the hem band. I added a little square of faux leather to the waistband and turned the back zipper into a design feature. The pattern I used is my own design, but I did a quick online search and you could just as easily modify M3830 to make this for yourself.

 

 

 

This is about as mini as a skirt gets for me. I'm still liking the high waist look but I'm also starting to feel more of an inclination towards dropped waistbands. Perhaps these mixed feelings are why I like this little skirt so much. I'll most likely wear it with one of my favourite Simplicity 1366 makes as soon as the weather warms. For now, I will be layering it with a turtleneck skivvy and making the most of that high waist style.


 
 
 
 


12 comments:

  1. SewJillianDecember 5, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Fabulous! What a great fit and a perfect trans-seasonal look :)

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  2. Debbie IlesDecember 5, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Thank you! ;-)

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  3. LoriDecember 5, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Amazing job, this is a fabulous skirt.

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  4. Fabric TragicDecember 5, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Chic and fab as always! Love the little waistline detail.

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  5. RhondaBussDecember 6, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Super cute and oh so chic :)

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  6. Debbie IlesDecember 6, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks Rhonda :-)

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  7. AmandaDecember 7, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    This is fantastic! And the zip pops! Win!

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  8. KathrynDecember 7, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    What an amazing outfit! I love the combination of the white & gold and the high waist. I'd love to try out sewing with neoprene sometime.

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  9. Aunt MimiDecember 10, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    I love this. You look awesome as always. Lucky you with those long legs

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  10. poppykettleDecember 12, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    I think you have a bit of a special skill at putting together a mixed palette of colours! Love the two tone skirt, especially with the grey skivvy. The white/neutral combination is really flattering on your skin tone - gorgeous!

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