I do want to answer one question before I get down to it.
- rosecy said, "Is there a story behind your title "hungyzombiecouture"?
Pattern: Vogue 2925
Size: V2925 comes in size 6 to 22 - I used size 8 for the top. For the skirt, I used size 8 at the waist and expanded out to a size 10 at the hip.
Fabric: For the top: diamond print onionskin fabric from Fabricland. For the skirt: brown suiting from Timmel Fabrics.
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Comments: These are garments number eight and number nine in my fall/winter wardrobe. I have a few other pieces done as well and I will post them over the next several days.
I really, really like this top. It is so simple to put together, but it has an interesting shape - far better than just a plain old sleeveless tank top. The only thing I will change next time I make this top is that I will scoop out the armholes - they are a bit high for my liking. I can see making several more versions of this one. I prefer to wear sleeveless shells under my jackets and this top is perfect.
The skirt has really nifty design lines. I had hoped that I would like this skirt on me much better than I do. Unfortunately, the fullness is not distributed in a completely flattering way for my figure. I think I will still wear the skirt, however, my choice of top will have to be judicious. I can't imagine I will make another version though.
Conclusion: Two more additions to my fall/winter wardrobe. I will certainly be making the top again.
13 comments:
Shannon, nice outfit. The top is really cute. The skirt is lovely too - shame it does not flatter you more.
Very pretty! You're so tiny, that's probably just too much skirt :D I unfortunately don't have that problem!!! LOL.
Although I've only made the top once, I like it for the same reasons you do: simple to make and different.
That's too bad the skirt isn't quite working for you - this is one of my favorite skirts. At least now you know. Besides, the skirt really is a fabric hog!
I really like the top too! I had to go back and look at the sizing on it to see if it would accomodate all of me. *LOL* Too bad about the skirt...I know what it's like to have high hopes for a garment and then having it fail to meet my expectations. Well, all I can say is NEXT!
Pretty top and skirt. The fullness probably overwhelms your petite frame. I think a more A-line skirt would work for you. Good job!
Another great outfit! I'm sorry about the skirt; I do love its stylelines. The top is fantastic and I love the fabric you used!
The top is great, and I'm sorry the skirt didn't work out. I hate that. I looked at the skirt before reading the entry and went, "yikes, those are some busy lines" and was a bit disappointed that it didn't work out.
I'm with CMarie12: NEXT!!
I really love the top and the skirt, such beautiful colours, they make me think of caffe latte with cream and a nice chocolate aside yummy!
Are you a fall? (I cannot tell from the picture, but you seem to choose fall colours)
Great looking skirt and top.
Looks great, as always!
I have this pattern also. I bought it for the skirt and jacket, but I might pass on making the skirt now. Love the top. I might try it instead.
Yikes! You had zombies!! Now I understand the blog title and why you dress to kill. I like the top a lot. The skirt is nice but it is a lot fabric.
Love the fabric combinations. Thank you for posting honestly about the skirt. If it doesn't work for you, it certainly won't work for my sister, whose hips are a bit more generous than yours. Sis has been eyeing the pattern, but since I'm the one sewing, I can nix it. V pretty on the hanger though.
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