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Palette Challenge: Caitlin’s Minty Meringue
After seeing so many cute Meringue skirts in the forum and flickr pool, I knew I should make one for myself. I need some separates and thought this would fit the bill! I decided to make the skirt out of seafoam wool gabardine to stick with my color palette. One thing I really love about this wool gabardine is that it doesn’t wrinkle very much and it was really easy to work with.
As far as fitting, I only had to lightly grade it from one size to another along the hipline. Easy peasy. The scallops are a bit wonky in places because I didn’t step away and take a breather when I should’ve. This pattern is one of the fastest, and dare I say easiest, from the Colette Sewing Handbook.
I was inspired by some of you who used contrasting fabric for the facings. What a great idea! I used this pale rose fabric that may be polyester, I haven’t done a burn test but that’s what I expect it is.
We had some delightfully hot and sunny weather recently and while the skirt is wool, it’s very lightweight so I wore it despite the heat. Plus, I had to get some shots in the sunshine!
Only one more garment and I’ll be finished with my challenge. Three has been a manageable number for me this time around! How about you? How’s your sewing coming along? Anyone else making the Meringue skirt?
Comments
Caffy Bundy
May 17, 2012 #
It’s amazing how chic this looks with the mint and the open-toe sandals, you’d think that you were the one in Europe… daaaarling!
Scalloping is so hot right now in Europe too! This pattern is bang on trend.
Now that I have a plethora of patterns to get through, I am looking forward to getting my ‘Sew Retro Bombshell’ Dresses finished and I can work my merry way through your lovely book…. I have to finish these as they are BOTH for weddings that I have been invited to and have told my best friends / brides that I’ll be wearing them. Dang blasted hmfphh…
How long did the skirt take to complete BTW?
Bundana
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Caffy Bundy
May 17, 2012 #
I blog over at http://www.bundana.blogspot.com
Will add my Colette dresses to the Flikr pool… as soon as I grasp how to do it!!
Bundana
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Caitlin
May 17, 2012 #
Thank you! Including the time it took to make the muslin, I’d say it took roughly 4 1/2 hours to make the skirt. But I did do it over a couple of days and not all at once.
Nina
May 17, 2012 #
I like your top – did you make that too? It looks a bit like a Wiksten ‘Tank’…
Caitlin
May 17, 2012 #
I did make my tank top! But I used my own tank pattern I made a few years ago.
Sarah
May 17, 2012 #
Meringue is one of my all-time favourite skirt patterns. I have one in dark stretch denim and wear it at least once a week. Your is so pretty, Caitlin! I love the colour and how you’ve styled it. :)
Ashley at The Feisty Redhead
May 17, 2012 #
This one’s on my to-do list, and now it’s moving up on that list since you said it’s so easy!
Nothy Lane
May 17, 2012 #
I love the colour and the pattern! This is on my to-do list too. I like quick easy projects and skirts are so easy to wear as the weather gets warmer.
irene
May 17, 2012 #
I have cut mine in dark denim a couple of weeks ago but I haven’t found the time to do the rest – markings transfer and sewing. I am sure I’ll be wearing it a lot. I will put it on my priority list this weekend!
Amanda
May 17, 2012 #
Love the colour, and the contrasting facings!! :)
Rebecca G
May 17, 2012 #
cute cute cute- and THOSE SHOES! Where did you get them and can I have some too?
Caitlin
May 17, 2012 #
Thanks! I love these shoes – I got them on super sale from Anthropologie (or Urban… can’t remember) last spring.
Diya
May 17, 2012 #
i feel the same too .. its looking fantastic with the shoes..beautiful color :)
i am planning to make one for myself shortly:)
J Nevels
May 17, 2012 #
I am making one as we speak……I will add it to my pinterest board.
Johanna
May 18, 2012 #
What a fantastic colour on your skirt Caitlin! I’m into bright colours at the moment, so it really speaks to me.
Got my Colette Sewing Handbook yesterday and read all of it! I made a mental note to make a Meringue skirt because it looks totally cute. And it sounds really interesting to make it in denim, I LOVE denim skirts. Anyone has a good picture of the Meringue in denim? Or can I find it on Flickr?