I thought the children would love me to wear an alphabet skirt to celebrate making it to Episode 3 of the #GBSB! They are so excited about me being on the television…..there is such a great buzz around school from everyone.
I used Simple Sew Lottie Blouse and skirt.
I love the Lottie Blouse and have made it quite a few times now…
The Paisley Bow Blouse
I knew the skirt pattern would make a great skirt and managed to find this upholstery fabric from a local curtaining store! It was the most school inspired I could find! It was a nice, easy sew with an invisible zip. I decided not to worry too much about the pattern matching on the waistband and then was cross because I could easily have matched it! It was all sewn on before I even noticed…..maybe if I had put my glasses on!!??
I had got a beautiful trim from Fabric Trims and decided to buy myself a black tee shirt style top and embellish it.
I can’t tell you how badly it fits me! All this fitting is obviously paying off! I think it could be the only ready to wear I buy this year!
Of course, you may want to check I am remembering to wear my glasses…
Pattern: Simple Sew Lottie Blouse and Skirt
Fabric: Upholstery Fabric
Notions: 7inch invisible zip, thread and interfacing
Wonky Factor: 7/10 ….the fabric creases easily and the waistband could have been perfect!
Amanda 💝
Sew Deputy 
The skirt, is fantastic! I love using upholstery fabrics for skirts and bags – there’s always such a great range of prints available! And congrats on GBSB!
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Thank you! I went looking for Charlie and the Chocolate factory really as knew there was an upholstery in it….for World Book day. I like the weight of it for a straight skirt but it creases a lot!! 😁
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Great job and congratulations!
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Thank you🐝
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Another lovely outfit. Wish I could find a way to watch the show in the US without giving my computer a bug. Do you know if they plan to put the video out for sale?
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Hi! They are all posted on YouTube by the sewing bee . Series 3
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I love the alphabet skirt, great idea for the fabric. I have just downloaded the Lottie blouse and am now deciding what fabric to do it in. Glad you are in the next episode of GBSB too.
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Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it! Nail biting stuff!!! Can’t wait to see your Lottie! A family friend has give. Me some Liberty silk they didn’t want…….I am thinking a silk Lottie!?!
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This skirt is super fun! You could have too much fun with that fabric making sentences and all sorts…
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The children will love it and I am sure it is ‘from the line’ haha
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Loved your flapper dress. So beautifully finished off. I’m a bag of nerves just watching you all!
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Me too! Was sooooo proud of it! It looked fab and Rosa really showed it to it’s best! X
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The paisley blouse looks very pretty, I must find some gorgeous fabric so I can make my own one. ‘Sew’ many patterns, ‘sew’ little time – haha! 😊 Jean
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I know! And I keep going in shops and thinking oh I could make that!! But I have so many things I want to sew!!
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The Alphabet skirt is genius! An inspired make – I love it.
See what making made to measure clothes has done though? You’ve ruined yourself for store bought clothing, ha ha! Still, the customisation makes the top a keeper 😉 Love the photos xxxxx
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Thanks Lisa….I am going to get you sewing before you even realise!! X
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It’s perfect teacher fabric! You need all the staff in them! and the fit’s lovely. Happy half term xx
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Thank you! X
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Sooo well done with the skirt & tee (even if it doesn’t fit quite properly – quick alteration with a serger maybe?)! Am so impressed with the entire outfit! Now scurrying off to locate that outibe episode…
xx
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Definitely there! I saw it! Enjoy! X
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Lovely skirt! It’s fun to play around with unusual fabric patterns. Your ABC skirt is so cute! Your students will love it! I bet they really love watching you on TV. I can really relate to the glasses dilemma. Have you tried a reading contact just for one eye? I did that for years when I taught school. That way I could see the kids in the back, and read what was right in front of me (no hunting for glasses). ;0
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It’s just reading!! And I looked too school teacheriish for tv!!! Haha
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That’s such cool fabric!I just love how you interpreted it into a skirt. It goes great with your embellished top.
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Thank you! Xx
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actually it was episode 2 – lol
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I was able to Watch GBSB episode 3 on youtube ^^
Gosh, the standard is so high, you’re up against some very tough competition! I loved your little flapper dress – hope you’re having fun ^^
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Thanks very much !
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I love the alphabet print….how about some numbers next? I can see a lot of activities coming out of that😉.
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A maths skirt!!! Will keep a look out! Haha
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The alphabet fabric is great. I just cannot understand where you find the time and energy to sew…I simply don’t. (Yes very jealous). At least half term means that I should get some done….please?
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I know! I just do a little any often! Soon adds up ! Hope you fit some sewing in !
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Hope you’re enjoying half term and your new found fame. It must be incredibly exciting for the children!
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They are absolutely loving it! Thank you! Just the one radio show this week!! Haha
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Oh Amanda, it was tense watching you this week! I thought your children’s Cape was really under rated – it was lovely! Your little girl’s flapper dress and 3D hat were just perfect – your little model looked so delighted with it 🙂 Love the alphabet skirt: I can see it getting loads of wear for every special Literacy occasion 🙂
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Thanks very much. I spent last 8 months thinking it must have been terrible to get last place!!
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Well I really liked it! Much ‘classier’ than some of the others and you totally transformed it into something different, but totally wearable 🙂 Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next…
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Thanks. It was the first time I had seen any of the other makes close up. Have a good half term!!!! Xx
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Well done on the GBSB! I’m really enjoying watching it and adored the fancy dress outfit you made. I have just cut the pattern out for the Lottie blouse and I just hope it turns out as lovely as yours! Loving the ‘school’ themed fabric too! 🙂
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Thank you so much! What a lovely comment! I love the Lottie blouse, it is simple but you can make it perfect! Good luck! X
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