Challenge # 14: Paisley and plaid

[frualeydis]

I missed the last challenge - not because I didn't sew anything historical, because I did: my 1920s kimono, but because while it didn't cost me more than 10 dolalrs, which was the challenge, that was just because the fabric was a gift and that felt like cheating.

Challenge nr 14, which was due yesterday I managed to make. Just, because while I knew that I was going to make a tartan skirt from wool and had the fabric it has been very hot here and sewing thick wool when it never goes below 30 C/86 F in the flat really isn't tempting. I've also been away on holiday for a week. It has now dropped to around 26-27 degrees C (79-80F) so it has been possible to sew.

I'm also wearing a 1930s jumper from Susan Crawford's "A stitch in time 1", which I finished in May, but haven't shown here.

The Challenge: #14 Paisley and plaid
Fabric: tartan wool, rather stiff, maybe some other fibre, it was a remnant
Pattern: drafted myself
Year: 1930s
How historically accurate is it? Unless there’s polyester in the wool 100%
Hours to complete: six maybe
First worn: today
Total cost: c 8 dollars

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Lovely ensemble! You always make such interesting and flattering outfits!

[eliskimo.livejournal.com]

What's the paisley part?

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

You didn't have to use both, but could use either one.


/Eva

Plaid Skirt

[evening-wraps.livejournal.com]

Nice job. Your skirt looks great. I love the way you made the plaid is square on the sides and diagonal in front and back. - Wraps and Shawls (http://www.eveningelegance.com//evening-wraps-shawls/)