I saw the pattern for this velvet skirt in a Burda magazine in the library- and I knew I had to make it for this coming autumn. I love velvet and always have, despite its slightly bogan connotations. It's just cosy and old-fashioned and friendly to me. The skirt was very easy to make- (although the panne velvet I used was a bit slippery to measure and sew.) The waistband was created by stretching a piece of decorative white elastic and sewing on to the top of the skirt directly, and I also added some vintage lace to the hem. Also in the magazine was a pattern for a drapey, gathered velvet dress so that just might be my next project. The magazine details (in case you're craving some velvet too) are Burda magazine (Germany), August 2009, "Very British" Special).
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And now, I wanted to make a few 'public service announcements' …
*Thank you very much for your response to my fabric designs yesterday- I'm kind of overwhelmed that all the fabric has sold out again. I've ordered lots more for next time, and tomorrow on the blog I'll show you my new designs.
*Thanks also for your votes in the Handmade Olympics last week! I was very honoured to get a silver medal with your help. 🙂
*If you are in Wellington next week, Ngaio School Fair on Sunday 13th March will be a really great one to attend, and they're donating 75% of their proceeds to the Chch earthquake relief fund. You can see more details in the comment section of yesterday's blog post if you're interested.
*My dear friend Anna-Louise has set up this fundraising site for NZers living abroad who are keen to raise some dollars for the same fund- Cakes for Christchurch.
* People all around NZ are donating their craftwares to Handmade for Christchurch, which lists the goods in a Trade Me shop for auction, with all the funds from sales going to the people trying to rebuild their lives.
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