Marie Skirt Completion!

My bubble skirt is complete!  I do like the final skirt but I think I would make some changes if I did it again.  First, I would probably do a smooth back similar to the Anthropologie skirt that inspired me to participate in this.  Not that I don't like the pleated back, I just think it might be more 'poof' than I'm used to.

Second, I would line it.  I don't normally line the projects I work on unless the information is in the original pattern.  I saw that the sew along was going to have lining, but I figured I'd skip that step.  Looking back, I might actually go back, rip out some seams and add lining.

Not a great photo. Was in a hurry to get to work.

I like the final shape of the skirt more than I thought I would.  It's fun, a little sassy, and I love the plaid fabric.  Overall a cute and easy project.

Even better, one of my co-workers told me I was 'looking awfully Scottish today.'  I think that was the best compliment I've ever received. ;)

Fabric distractions

While I've been waiting for the fabric to come in to begin the easier parts of my Spring palette wardrobe challenge, I'm wrapping up a few other projects I had lined up.  This includes:

1. The Marie Skirt: I'm happy to say that it is now complete! I just need to put together an outfit and take some pictures to show it off
2. Finishing up my knit cowl: So close! Maybe this weekend if I get some heavy tv watching in.
3. Busting through my stash!  This, my friends, is what I worked on tonight.

I had some extra fabric set aside that I had used as lining in my Rooibos dress.  I had just enough to reuse an Amy Butler pattern.  I had previously made the Lotus dress, but the pattern also came with the option to do a tunic and cami.  I had just enough fabric to whip together the Lotus cami.  I thought it would also be good practice in button construction as I will have quite a few to add in my Spring wardrobe.

The pattern has been flying along with the only hiccup coming in the installation of my last buttonhole.  Somehow I jammed my machine and am stuck seam ripping out the hole for the second time.  I don't mind (too much) as I still need to pick up buttons for the tunic, so I wasn't really in a hurry to finish it.

The buttonholes that didn't give me grief

I think I'll be able to pick up some buttons by the end of this week, and have this top all ready to wear after the weekend.  Additional good news: my fabrics have shipped! Fingers crossed that I get those before the weekend too, but I have enough projects to keep me busy if they don't.