Hello all!
I just pulled an “all-nighter” sewing this little number:
I present to you my day of the dead party skirt! I wanted something a little longer, more formal than the every day skirt. Plus, this scarlet linen matches perfectly with red lips, which is also a party must! I didn’t use a pattern, but rather based it off of Gertie’s tutorial on her blog. It’s got that retro flare that I so adore, with a splash of macabre. I sewed some silk flowers onto lapel pins to add some removable detailing at the waist, and to tie in the colors in the hem fabric:
I just made a *SQUEE!* noise. That Day of the Dead fabric is awesome! I love the expression on the skull furthest to the left – he looks bemused. Well done you : )
Oh MY! That is the best party dress ever!
What a great border. That skirt is such fun, and lovely too. My favourite is torero skeleton – no fear of being gored for him!
You'll surely be the hit of each and every party! What a lovely, unique skirt.
Wow! You look great!
Gosh, how much fun! I love the little skeleton couple sipping their drinks.
Hi there, lovely skirt! I'm really curious about the bottom seam. Is it an impression (the angle of the photo) or did you run piping cord to give it extra oomph and volume? Please do tell!
I love it, great fabric and you look stunning in it. You did such a great job hun!xo Darla
So good! How could you fail to have a great night wearing a skirt like this?! The flowers are a nice touch too, maybe you could wear one in your hair as well for extra flare?!