How I Wore...Velvet Skirt

Here's how I wore the velvet skirt I made last week:

I love the way the velvet looks with textured tights. I'm trying to decide what to pair it with to dress it up for a more winter holiday look.

Velvet Skirt

"I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable."

      -George Costanza

I'm not sure I would go as far as George and wear a totally velvet ensemble (although I probably did in elementary school), but I have wanted to add some velvet to my wardrobe, and yesterday I did.

While scouring over my fabric stash, I came across some green velvet fabric my mom uses to make Christmas ornaments. It wasn't enough to make leggings (which is what I wanted), but there was just enough to make a skirt.

I didn't use a pattern, but since I didn't have much material to work with, it was easy to visualize something. I started with a thick waistband, then gathered the body, and decided on zipper and buttons for a closure.

 

Because I stole fabric from mom (she forgave me when she saw the finished product) and used old buttons and a zipper, this project cost absolutely nothing. Overall I love the skirt's color and the fit, and I'm looking forward to wearing it all winter

How I Wore...Men's Shirt Refashioned

Got a couple of pics in the Men's Shirt Refashioned from the last post. 

I love how it looks layered, and it's comfortable, too. I think I'll try it belted next time.

 

 Our local JoAnn's is having a major liquidation sale (it's moving), so I went by today and picked up a few of things.

 

About $100 worth of fabric for $25? Not too shabby. Looks like my sewing machine will be pretty busy this month.