Sunday, September 20, 2020

It's Fall, Y'all!

Simplicity 8644 Wrap Top & Threadymade Pleated Skirt - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
Fall is my absolute favorite season! And the weather this week matches. So, I'm having a great time planning cooler weather looks.
Simplicity 8644 Wrap Top - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
Simplicity 8644 Wrap Top - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
Simplicity 8644 is a cropped wrap top. On the pattern envelope, the top is visible short and it looks tight across the small busted model. I knew immediately that I needed to make alterations the pattern. I lengthened it by one inch and made a one inch FBA. I wanted to make sure it crossed over at the center front and sure that it stopped at the natural waist. The fabric is a black rayon crepe that I've had for a while.
Simplicity 8644 Wrap Top & Threadymade Pleated Skirt - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
Threadymade Painted Stripe Sunburst Monroe Skirt - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
My skirt is Threadymade Painted Stripe Sunburst Monroe Skirt kit. I shot a review video on IGTV.
Threadymade Painted Stripe Sunburst Monroe Skirt - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
What I love most about this pre-pleated skirt kit is that it came with the option of a fixed waistband and an invisible zipper.
Simplicity 8644 Wrap Top & Threadymade Pleated Skirt - Erica Bunker DIY Style!
I love these pieces. This top will look great with a pair of jeans or high-waisted pants. And I can't wait to wear this skirt with tall boots!

20 comments:

  1. Kay6:27 AM

    The skirt is beautiful and the top goes perfect with it.

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  2. Sew Happy6:50 AM

    do you owe any sensible clothes or just ones that show off too much?

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  3. Summer7:40 AM

    This is an absolutely beautiful outfit that is neither over dressed nor under dressed. It's just perfect! I love that you are so inspiring! Thank you!

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  4. irisheyes7:46 AM

    The ensemble is really gorgeous! I think they are very "sensible" and chic!

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  5. Melissa in South America5:30 PM

    Keep “showing off,” Erica! You look great and inspire us, too!

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    1. Erica Bunker1:29 PM

      I'm going to always do me. Thank you so much Melissa!

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  6. Angie5:35 PM

    Gorgeous outfit! The skirt is to die for. I agree fall is also my favorite season.

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    1. Erica Bunker1:29 PM

      I love this season. I'm already so inspired. Thank you Angie!

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  7. Julie8:12 PM

    Erica, this post is so timely. I've been looking for a pleated fabric in a print for a skirt, but had just about given up. Thanks for the link to Threadymade.

    Beautiful outfit, and eminently sensible! I would wear it to work, church, garden club meetings, tea at the Plaza with my cousin Martha, and to a round table of radical authors at the Texas Book Festival--to name only a few.

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    1. Erica Bunker1:30 PM

      I'll be getting plenty of wear out of both pieces! Thanks Julie!

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  8. Patricia6:05 PM

    Beautiful pieces.

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  9. Jenny5:30 AM

    Beautiful!!! Classy as always!! The jealous ones will always be upset because they can't wear it like you do.

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    1. Erica Bunker1:31 PM

      You know what they say about those "Hit Dogs"! Thank you so much Jenny!

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  10. bpatricia7411:41 AM

    Hi Erica! I love your outfit! It is beautiful, the puffed sleeves and the pleated skirt work well together. I don't get it, the negative comment above.....jealousy!

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    1. Erica Bunker1:32 PM

      I've been doing this for so long BPatricia, that I laugh at that foolishness. Thank you so much for always being supportive!

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