Ahhh lemons! I looked high and low last summer for a lemon print fabric with a black background. My online search was grueling to say the least. I did find a print that I thought I could live with but I never cut it up and it still lives in my stash. About two months ago when I was at my local Joann's fabrics and they put out their new Gertie fabric collection, I almost screamed when I saw this lemon print with the black background! I scooped up all the 8 yards that they had and I went to another store and got another 4 yards...why?? you ask....well, you know, just in case I needed 12 yards of lemon print fabric. Duh!
Now the first thing I cut was this simple gathered skirt to go with this super cool Lemon shaped clutch I made fro my first post on Weallsew.com for BERNINA. This clutch is a must for this summer and the tutorial is right HERE for ya! Super easy and super fun, grab a friend and make a clutch!
I used Simplicity 1464...wiiitttthhhhh a little modification. Instead of the pleats I gathered the skirt and although the pattern does have color blocking , I modified the size of my blocking as well. This is a great pattern and it is beginner friendly not much to it. So I took a few pictures of this lovely lemon skirt and I didn't know if I wanted a button up shirt or a t-shirt SOOOooooo I did both. I changed up the shoes for each look. I like both and I think both can work so I say if you're ever in doubt, wear a t-shirt under the button up and you will have all your bases covered! Ha!
I know the peeps my age remember these photo-booths from when we were kids. I bet ya'll didn't know that these photo-booths of today those strips of pictures cost $5.00!!!
I LOVE IT Michelle! Girllllll I've been waiting to see what you would make with that fabric since you shared your purchase on facebook! I knew you would kill it and just as I thought YOU DID! Great job!
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Shari
Thanks Boo! That's just a little taste I still got more coming!
DeleteBoth are gorgeous Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye
DeleteYou are sooo gifted. You have the gift of making the fabric singggggg! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm the fabric Mix-Master!
DeleteI love this skirt!!!!! And of course the mix with the stripes is perfect! Great job! Super cute wristlet, too!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady, The clutch came first and the skirt was made for the clutch.
DeleteMichelle...please do a tutorial on this skirt..especially the color blocking:) This skirt is sew perfect for Summer 2016!!
ReplyDeleteLora, I'mma get back to you on that one, it may happen.
DeleteSo cute!
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DeleteMichelle, another creative vision before my eyes -- wow, who woulda thot? That fabric hook up is incredible... You go gurl...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I could produced something that yours eye can focus on, in a positive light!
DeleteThis is so cute! I love it! What type of fabric is the middle section, the black and white one. WHere did you get that middle section fabric, the black & white?
ReplyDeleteHeeeey Roxanne! The middle fabric is from IKEA and it's a lighter-weight upholstery fabric.
DeleteNice!
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DeleteMichelle I love what you've done with that lemon print fabric! You have such a unique eye to put your creations together! I would love to see you on Project Runway! You should seriously think about giving it a shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You sound like my daughter about project runway.
DeleteJ'adore, j'adore !!!!
ReplyDeleteLe sac citron trop mimi
Merci beaucoup, j'ai apprécié ce projet et il était vraiment facile!
DeleteLove everything
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DeleteOooooo! I LOVE it! I like it both ways - t-shirt and button up. Have you thought of trying it with a yellow or black top?
ReplyDeleteA tip for the next time you're searching for something: my favorite online store for fruit prints and all kinds of crazy novelty prints is eQuilter.com
Ohhh thanks Lynn for the fabric resource. My daughter would most likely wear it with a black top.
DeleteI saw the print online and thought it would be cute for something. You knocked it out of the park!
ReplyDeleteThank you but I still have plans for another outfit with this fabric, so stay tuned.
DeleteYou have become my new favorite blog. I love the colors,styling and creativity. Janie
ReplyDeleteJanie Thanks so much and if there is anything specific you want to see let me know and I'll see what I can do.
DeleteFabulous outfit! That lemon clutch is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteMeigan, I had to pat my own back when I finished this clutch, it's so stinkin cute.
DeleteGORGEOUSSSSS!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eryn
DeleteFABULOUUUUUUSSSSS!!! In my best singing voice! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita and gurl you can saaaannnnnggg!
DeleteThat is a brilliant combination of color blocking! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Grumpy, I love experimenting color-blocking with prints.
DeleteIs my first time reading your blog and hats off ! you are sassy and funny , like fresh air in this very hot summer.I like your style and the way you swing the outfits.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gisselle, glad to meet you and I hope you come back often!!
DeleteIs my first time readig your blog, I must say thank you Google , you are funy and sassy with a twist of biter sweet humor ,Love it .Hats off to u !
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