A Meringue Does an Irish Jig!
Colette Meringue Skirt
The Facts:
Fabric: Vintage loosely woven cotton blend
Pattern: Colette Meringue from Collette Handbook and Newlook 6808
Year: 2011
Notions: thread, zipper
Time to complete: 5-6 hours
First worn: March 11, 2012
Wear again? Yes!
Total cost: 4-5 hours
I’m still very excited to see how these patterns from the Colette Sewing Handbook make up and how they fit. This time I made the size 10 Meringue Skirt and it was spot on! I like when you don’t have to make too many adjustments to a pattern. I found this beautiful vintage fabric from our nearby friendly Senior Center Thrift Store. I paid a few dollars for it and stashed it away. When the challenge was changed to include the theme of Saint Patrick’s Day- Green, I immediately pulled this one out and set to work. I decided that because it was such a loose weave fabric that I would include a lining. This I made exactly like the skirt but shorter than the scallops. Following Colette’s directions made it very easy to put together. Of course I used my serger in tandem with my Phaff, so that the fabric would hold together and not unravel while sewing or after washing and wearing.
I had one of those adorable daughters handy to help me with the photo-shoot. She had me do a little Irish Jig out on the front lawn. Imagine the music while you study these pics.
I paired this charming holiday skirt with the NewLook 6808 that I made for the Pin Up challenge last year.
After Dancing the Jig, and Kissing the Blarney Stone!
I love this skirt! It’s just perfect for spring with its delicate scallops and cheerful print! Very cute photos too. Great job :-)
Your creations are so cute. I always want to make the patterns you make . Very cute!
Very cute! I love that fabric! And it goes perfectly with the blouse.
That fabric is awesome! Well done on such a great skirt.
What a cute print, adorable scalloped hem too!
The skirt is fantastic, and I love your pictures!
Ok, the scallop edging on the skirt is awesome and it looks beautiful on. I thinking need to buy the book!
Great skirt and great outfit!!! I seem to find styling separates more challenging than sewing them. Lovely jig too.
Oh! I love that fabric! Cute skirt!!
you look so adorable.. i one the whole outfit…
That skirt is just darling! I cannot wait to make one as well. Love your dancing pictures too! :)
Your photo shoots are just too much fun! I love the skirt – the print is perfect for the holiday, and it’s great for spring days in general! A lovely ensemble with the cardigan :)
not sure which i love more, the super-fun and kitschy skirt or that lovely top that reminds me so much of a mail order pattern i’ve been fighting with for two years!! and most of all, you look like you are having fun :-)
That floral print is sooo lovely. I can’t believe it was thrifted. I’ve never seen fabric at a thrift shop, but you guys are finding it all the time. Clearly, I need to find better thrift shops. Your Meringue is magical and now I must make one too.
cute skirt, cute jig