Sunday, February 27, 2011

Mod Mini Skirt Project: Vertical Stripes





Someone help these gals, I think they need even more stripes on their outfits!
(ABOVE)

Stripes were big in the late 60's. Very much a part of the mod scene. I wanted to do a striped skirt inspired by the stripes of the 60's. Luckily, I was able to find a vintage fabric on Etsy from "retrolabs." The fabric was a little tricky to work with as it was sold as a "woven synthetic." I'm not sure what that means, but it did ravel a tad and didn't sew with quite as much ease as a
typical polyester.

I lOVE this photo-- the colors and the knee high socks are rocking!
(ABOVE)

I winged it when it came to the stripes. I know, I know. You're supposed to do some kind of special layout to make things as ascetically pleasing as possible. I really should learn to do these things, but at the moment, I just can't be bothered. I want to have fun and not have to spend half my time hair-pulling. I will challenge myself again one day....(maybe).


Anyway, I like the result fine, except that this being a woven synthetic, it does wrinkle a tad and needs to be ironed. Ironing is still my mortal enemy! I also think this skirt has a bit of circus feel, sort of reminds me of a ringmaster. I'm not sure why-- I googled images of ringmasters and could not determine why this comes to my mind.


I have inserted a few pictures from the era of stripes. These are the types of images that inspire me. As usual, I don't own the rights and am not profiting off of them. Just showing them for illustration purposes under fair use.

I didn't iron out the wrinkles--sorry!
(ABOVE)


For some reason, this skirt came out with less of an "a-shape" than some of my other ones-- I think it was because the fabric was looser and more drapey--less structured
(ABOVE)

Happy sewing!
Astrid

5 comments:

  1. Ohh I love this skirt- you did a good job on working with stripes! I love your way of thinking "I just can't be bothered. I want to have fun and not have to spend half my time hair-pulling" which is what a HOBBY is supposed to be. Very inspirational- I shall try to remember it next time I'm pulling my hair. Thanks!

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  2. Oh and I forgot to say that the dress you are wearing on the first few pics is gorgeous! xx

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  3. Thanks, popbabe! I'm glad you can understand my sewing philosophy. If it stops being fun, then it just becomes a chore. : - )

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  4. I really love both of the skirts. Where did you find such retro material?

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  5. Hi Tracey-- I find most of them on eBay and Etsy.com Great sites for vintage fabric!

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