This is the first time I’ve sewn anything for project sewn, and it was fun! And easy! I’m always drawn to black and white/cream combos, and my fave color is green. So I decided to use that for my signature look. And it had to be a two piece outfit because I’m nursing.
I didn’t participate in order to win anything (because this is pretty much the easiest outfit ever to sew), but because I already had “knit pencil skirt” on my list of things I wanted to sew for me.
The list of things to sew for me is two items long: knit pencil skirt and cardigan. So now it’s one. ;) Why? Because my passion is sewing for my kiddos and also because I hate taking pictures of myself. I know we are all probably our own worst critic, but sometimes I look through the pictures and think, “My gosh, I really look like that?”
So to me it’s just better to not look at pictures of myself, ha! Back to this outfit…
Before you think I got all awesome and pieced this knit skirt together, I didn’t. It came variegated like this. Cool huh? And see, I didn’t even bother trying to match up the side seams. I traced an existing pencil skirt for this from Downeast, and since my existing knit skirt was a little big, I just traced and sewed it so that it was a little better fitting. Seriously, from start to finish this skirt took about 1/2 an hour. SO. Easy.
The shirt is just a modified version of the Megan Neilson ruched maternity shirt. I changed the neckline, didn’t ruche, took in the sides, and lengthened the sleeves. I should have ironed the hem on the sleeves as well but I was lucky to even get these pictures while Ruby was asleep.
Knit skirts, oh how I love them. There are a lot of skirts in my closet that are put on hold for the time being, since I can’t squeeze my behind into them since having Ruby.
What’s your signature look? Or could you put your finger on just one look? I actually don’t know what my signature look is, I just know I like pencil skirts and I like to be comfortable. This outfit does all of that and incorporates some favorite colors of mine.
Whao!! I LOVE your pencil skirt! Maybe it’s because it looks so much like my blog logo, LOL! But seriously, you look great in it and you did an awesome job:)
I love how that outfit turned out! I totally understand the putting skirts on hold thing…I finally gave a few to DI this week that I figured I will never be able to fit in again after having my son a year and half ago. I really didn’t fit in them before I had him, so it’s all good. I finally found me a black skirt yesterday—at a store where I was the only customer under 80. I guess my signature style is…modest and old? :)
I’m seriously so impressed at how much you are sewing with a new {ish} baby, Christie! Like really. You are a rockstar! And I love this look–that skirt fabric is so fun!
I’m only able to sew at night and Dillon is gone a lot these days working. In fact, no matter how tempted I am to sew in the day, I refuse to miss out on Ruby being little:), so I don’t. She goes to bed at about 8:00 for the past three weeks. So I have a couple hours after bedtime:).
Your outfit is amazing. And you look fabulous in it. I love the skirt so contemporary. And like you, green is my favorite color so comfy looking.
what a great skirt!
I have been eyeing that knit at Girl Charlee and now it’s a must have. You look amazing, my dear!
elizabeth
Cute and simple makes a great signature!
Cute! I love the skirt and you take wonderful photos.
Love the whole outfit Christie!
Very cute outfit! I love that green with the black and white and your necklace is fantastic too.
You are adorable. Are you kidding me? Love the simplicity and smart design of this whole outfit!