At last……a completely different pattern for me! A SKIRT!
When I bought the fabric for The Cuba I also noticed this amazing Vespa fabric and so had to buy it with the plan of another summer dress. Until………..I spotted this pattern in my box shouting that it needed to be made into a bow skirt!
It is another Simple Sew pattern and has an attached bow, I was a little dubious about this as you should not really draw attention to the parts of your body you would prefer to hide. I knew I could go with out the bow if necessary though, or as I found out it looks much nicer on the front!
When I mentioned in a blog comment that I had Vespa fabric the reply was to make sure it was a Sew Deputy Roman Holiday……..!
The skirt is cut in all one piece and is a gorgeous tulip shape. I can’t tell you how many people I work with wanted me to make one!
Obviously with a Roman Holiday theme I had to have a scooter and my 22year old son mentioned a while ago he was never featured on my blog!
So…here is Sew Deputy’s Roman holiday!
I have to tell you how it was one of the funniest times taking the photos! Blog Manager was on top form with the family event, however my son said:
We are still laughing about it now! Anyway, must dash!!
Pattern: Simple Sew Bow Skirt– I can’t find my exact pattern but these free downloads look good!
Fabric: 1.3 metres of Vespa fabric from Sew Fabrics
Wonky Factor: 10/10 I love it! It gets lots of compliments and the photo shoot was the best ever!! Maybe I should get 9/10 as I thought Cary Grant was lead and he turned it down so it was Gregory Peck!
Amanda 💝
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Such a fun photoshoot. Goodtimes make for great memories. Luv it all from your cute scooter to your cute shoes and gorgeous skirt. You are all set to point your scooter towards Italy for a getaway.
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Mmm! That would be lovely!!!! If only……..l
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Lovely skirt and great shoes too!
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Thank you! 👠
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Love the skirt tge print is awesomeI’ve got this pattern too in my stash that I’ve not got round to too! Your son is hilarious moaning that’s he has never been featured but moans as soon as he’s involved! Lol x
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Haha! I know! You just can’t win!!!
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Great fabric! Your skirt is so cute! I’m so jealous! Nice of your son to play along too!
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Thank you! It was funny!
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Ohh, I’ve been looking forward to seeing one of these made up, and you didn’t disappoint! Looks great on you and fab fabric. Loving the photos too 🙂
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Thank you! It’s a nice pattern, I’d quite like another! Lol
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Now there’s always a first time… 😉
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Fun pictures😀
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Thanks Abigail!
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Love the fun photos and love the skirt is so cute.
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lovely! The skirt as well as the photos
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Ahhh ~ Si-si-si-si-si! La divina italia!💕💕
Wild fabric + fantastic skirt = definite success!
With those 👠 & your hunky young driver you’re definitely la Italian bomb shell!
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LOL! 😀😀😀😀thanks Del!!!
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Thank Y-O-U, Lovely ! Your other skirts link took me over to another that led me to a source for issue #2 of the sewing mag I’ve been coveting for months… the one with the Lottie pattern. Which even now is being readied for shipping across the pond. He-he-he! 😀
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Is it!?!? Oh brilliant!!! Looking forward to seeing American Lotties for sure!! 😍
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Keeping fingers crossed 😉
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Brilliant fabric and I love the Vespa/Scooter swap for the photo shoot! No.1 Son is 22 – wonder if he would be as happy to do this for his mother?!
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Hahaha. Catch him on a good day ?!?
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Roman Holiday – great movie, have to watch it again soon. The skirt fabric is terrific, is it stretch? Joe seems to be having a great time, hope you found him again? 😉
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No it’s not a stretch, sort of a heavy weight cotton. Was a good choice for this style as it holds the pleats well.
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Very nice. It does seem very comfy.
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Lolololol…..!! I’m still chuckling at your photos! What an ace family you’ve got that they’ll all join in!
Oh, I’m here to leave a comment about your skirt, got slightly distracted!! The style really suits you and makes a change from a dress, or a jumpsuit, lol! I’ve got that pattern (tho unfortunately not that amazing fabric). I usually have to grade down on the hips, would this be a bit tricky with this pattern, or would it be ok with only having one seam? 😀
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Oh heck! That’s a hard question!! Mine is bigger on the hips but I thought that was the style!!?? It’s a tulip after all!! I just made sure mine is an exact fit on my waist! I do like the style of it. Did you finish the jumpsuit 2? I had more fabric but no time😢
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I’ve made another Prima play suit (same as last years) but not got any photos yet as the weathers been a bit naff. I am hoping to make another holly, June’s just been too busy with none sewing stuff 😯
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Could be..#jumpingforjune in August version?!? Lol
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Wow fabulous skirt! I bet it felt so quick to make as you’re so used to dresses recently?
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Yes!!! A Sunday afternoon!!!
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