Review: McCall's 5430 | Wrap Gingham Skirt!
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I'm really making up for last year's unfulfilled gingham obsession. This time, it's a skirt. A quick and easy wrap skirt.
I used McCall's 5430, view C in the same black and white gingham as used in this top.
My inspiration comes from Michael Kors Collection Spring 2015
This is **supposedly** a 1-hour skirt. I beg to differ. This skirt is basically no different than any other skirt. It has a significant number of pattern pieces, a waist band, closures and it still needs to be hemmed. It's not a long or daunting project, but it does takes a couple of hours.
I cut the size 14. It fits perfectly through the hip, but it was a little big through the waist. And I added a couple inches to the length. I cut the pockets on the bias and used D-rings for the closure at the waist.
Styling tip; I wore my wrap skirt with a black RTW off-the-shoulder sweater; a straw and white wicker clutch from Talbots; a straw boater hat from Nordstrom; and white pumps.
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28 comments
Ooh, I have that pattern! I love it in gingham,and how you styled it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sew Hopeful!
DeleteOh this is lovely! The pattern placement on the pockets looks fab. I might have to try a gingham version of the Nita Wrap Skirt :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shauni!
DeleteErica, do the two pieces work together? Or is that too much gingham in one space? Lovely skirt it's got me thinking about a wrap skirt and I haven't worn one of them since the 70s. You really are taking it back to the 70s with your spring wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThey would, but I'd personally feel like a picnic table! LMAO! Thanks Carolyn!
DeleteI love gingham and you've styled it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks KMQ!
DeleteI love the outfit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda!
DeleteGirl you look like you are having too much fun LOL. Love the skirt and the top.
ReplyDeleteI am! My husband makes it such fun! Thanks Denise!
DeleteWhat a fun summer skirt! You look like you are having a much better time than the model in the inspiration piece. :) And you look great in that hat,too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle!
DeleteGreat idea gingham is so fresh, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI am just loving gingham right now. It'll be a while before I get it out of my system! Thanks Ines!
DeleteAlso, I love how you put photos of what has inspired you and the pretty pics you post on location it's so much fun to see your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteLove the skirt and how you styled the outfit, great for the spring.
ReplyDeleteWe finally had a truly warm spring day that I could wear it! Thanks Geannene!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Aminat!
DeleteBeautiful skirt - fresh and summery. Love how you styled the whole ensemble, especially with the hat. The hat adds that element of fun and whimsy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteThis is super cute! Gingham is one of those fabrics I rush past in the fabric store but now I actually may give it some attention!
ReplyDeleteThanks Norie!
Deletesew cute. great look.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
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