tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post364532318864198060..comments2023-06-26T04:34:57.433-07:00Comments on Busy Lizzie: Kelly Skirt AKA the Shorts that Weren't...and a SorbettoBusyLizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-6153848412150178022012-12-23T21:53:27.022-08:002012-12-23T21:53:27.022-08:00Welcome and thanks for following!! This is a great...Welcome and thanks for following!! This is a great outfit for our weather, not super casual but still cool enough to be comfortable. So many Brisbane sewing bloggers, I never realised, we might have to arrange a meetup sometime!!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-85233543091719491532012-12-22T11:24:29.631-08:002012-12-22T11:24:29.631-08:00I love this whole look! I'm from Bris too and ...I love this whole look! I'm from Bris too and could see myself wearing a similar outfit. I'm your newest follower.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370683954217965116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-13419419781369992472012-12-07T12:23:28.479-08:002012-12-07T12:23:28.479-08:00I have highlights too. I started in my youth as v...I have highlights too. I started in my youth as very blonde, but yes, my roots are a bit mousey too. heh Again, it's a great cut. :)zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-11212311905365328402012-12-06T21:22:09.541-08:002012-12-06T21:22:09.541-08:00Thanks :) I am loving the new hair and even curled...Thanks :) I am loving the new hair and even curled it last night and it was quite Marilyn Monroe-ish! The colour is a highlighted version of my natural colour, I am naturally quite fair, but a bit more mousey.BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-58510745331947345672012-12-06T21:20:37.252-08:002012-12-06T21:20:37.252-08:00ooh, sorry, super late reply, just catching up on ...ooh, sorry, super late reply, just catching up on blogs now after a crazy week! Thanks for the kind words, I love this skirt, although the waistband has given heaps since completing and I think I am going to have to alter it :-(<br />The Banksia is wonderful - give it a go I am sure you will love it too, it has a really nice neckline.BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-66656527795069673422012-12-06T21:05:33.353-08:002012-12-06T21:05:33.353-08:00I love your new hairdo! It was cute before, but n...I love your new hairdo! It was cute before, but now it has a bit more and it frames your face nicely. Is that your natural haircolor too? If so I love it. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing the mathy article about skirt length. Being a math nerd myself I'm soo going to read this! zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-24357270767103385552012-11-30T00:29:43.661-08:002012-11-30T00:29:43.661-08:00Looks great - it's such a nice pattern to sew ...Looks great - it's such a nice pattern to sew this one. Yours is beautifully done!<br />I haven't made a Banksia yet, although I do have the pattern...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-51395724691060795182012-11-28T17:53:34.317-08:002012-11-28T17:53:34.317-08:00Why thank you! The bias I picked up overseas and w...Why thank you! The bias I picked up overseas and was waiting to use it on a project that showed it off - the Sorbetto is perfect. This may be my new favourite skirt pattern, quick, easy and comfortable - winner!!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-91214877085987550212012-11-28T17:51:39.573-08:002012-11-28T17:51:39.573-08:00This is a great super easy fast pattern, probably ...This is a great super easy fast pattern, probably took 2 hours start to finish. I am guessing your family & friends are getting lots of little handmade items for Xmas then?BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-11923973450521637142012-11-28T17:50:05.477-08:002012-11-28T17:50:05.477-08:00Thanks :) The hair all went on Monday - I like it ...Thanks :) The hair all went on Monday - I like it so much more and super practical for Summer!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-87010935541062931402012-11-28T17:49:13.651-08:002012-11-28T17:49:13.651-08:00I checked yours out - I thought it looked pretty g...I checked yours out - I thought it looked pretty good actually!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-88423594175242092672012-11-28T10:43:31.314-08:002012-11-28T10:43:31.314-08:00I love your whole outfit! The top and skirt go so...I love your whole outfit! The top and skirt go so well together, and the bias tape edging on Sorbetto is lovely. I so love this skirt! I am really trying to resist buying this pattern, because I really do not need another skirt pattern!!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-46278128745316391022012-11-28T02:10:37.917-08:002012-11-28T02:10:37.917-08:00Gorgeous Skirt it looks so well made and stunning ...Gorgeous Skirt it looks so well made and stunning on you. Such a good idea for summer coming up. Might take a look at this pattern I have to relook at my summer wardrobe. I am opposite I always buy way too much fabric but I guess at least I can make little bags or something over the left overs. You should see my leftover..well crate now!! hehe.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961048933719984502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-64027447827358068512012-11-28T00:59:36.068-08:002012-11-28T00:59:36.068-08:00You look great. That skirt is really flattering on...You look great. That skirt is really flattering on you. And I love your hair! It looks so good on you the shorter style. johanna@projects by mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168005031829779039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-82726099125251835832012-11-27T21:11:51.545-08:002012-11-27T21:11:51.545-08:00Your skirt looks great. Sadly it didn't work ...Your skirt looks great. Sadly it didn't work so well for me, but hey...you win some you lose some!fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-15532621701762678952012-11-27T19:07:35.662-08:002012-11-27T19:07:35.662-08:00Wow! Thanks!!Wow! Thanks!!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-33744136714648823262012-11-27T16:51:40.815-08:002012-11-27T16:51:40.815-08:00This skirt looks fantastic on you! Definitely one ...This skirt looks fantastic on you! Definitely one of my favorite versions I've seen. Mikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064870915807391241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-52394396755222800532012-11-27T15:28:26.400-08:002012-11-27T15:28:26.400-08:00Definitely get the pattern - it is so easy and qui...Definitely get the pattern - it is so easy and quick to make up.BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-55698143555521612132012-11-27T15:26:37.218-08:002012-11-27T15:26:37.218-08:00I could not not get both leg pieces on the fabric ...I could not not get both leg pieces on the fabric - the biggest issue is the shape of the pieces and getting around the crotch shaping, it takes a lot more fabric. I could only get them on if they were going to be super short shorts! Hmmm...not with these legs!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-28177328536004114942012-11-27T15:24:49.611-08:002012-11-27T15:24:49.611-08:00Thank you - it is my new wardrobe favourite!Thank you - it is my new wardrobe favourite!BusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011518106258250404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-75499947530850119242012-11-27T12:56:36.991-08:002012-11-27T12:56:36.991-08:00I love, love this skirt. I haven't tried this ... I love, love this skirt. I haven't tried this pattern.. I guess I need to buy it.ha <br /> Looks lovely on you, and a perfect fit.. Happy sewing.<br />ps.. great job ..changing your plans from shorts to skirt.. Don't you hate when<br />you don't have enough fabric.eeeeeeeeeeeeh..Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-48261026421759197762012-11-27T06:11:16.349-08:002012-11-27T06:11:16.349-08:00Looks lovely!
Thinking on the lack of fabric issue...Looks lovely!<br />Thinking on the lack of fabric issue. Is it that you can't get your main leg pieces on the fabric or all the pieces on? I'd do facings and pockets and maybe even waistbands and any cuff in a different complimentary colour if needed.<br />What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232814239658771826.post-59639562420967495592012-11-27T03:28:51.123-08:002012-11-27T03:28:51.123-08:00This skirt looks great, it's so flattering!
Ni...This skirt looks great, it's so flattering!<br />Nice work.Scared Stitchlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432636922702422noreply@blogger.com