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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Chinese Porcelain Inspired Skirt DIY

And this is it!  My last completed DIY from August before I went back to work.  I'm actually rather surprised I sewed so much that it lasted a whole month and a half before I had posted all of the projects.  The movers / packers are coming tomorrow and pretty soon we'll be saying goodbye to OH and hello to CA.

This fabric reminded me of my blue & white porcelain collection of vases, teapots, and dishes on display in the dining room.  It didn't seem right to make this into a flared skirt, so I opted for a pencil shape with the deep side pleats for tummy hiding.

 
LOFT Button Down Shirt, Peach (old)
LOFT Double Strap Belt (old)
DIY Chinese Porcelain Inspired Skirt
DIY Cameo + Pearls Necklace (original post here)
Balenciaga Money Wallet (added a chain to use as a small clutch, details here)
Gucci d'Orsay Pumps, Camel

My husband thought it was strange that I got inspired by dishes, LOL.

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25 comments:

  1. CaroOctober 7, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Gorgeous print!!!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 7, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Love the print and it was funny that you got inspired by a dish :)
    katattack2000.wordpress.com

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  3. OlyviaOctober 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    The print is so pretty! Blue and white is very pleasing to the eye.... it also reminds me of French toile, one of my favorite kinds of prints. I think I find most of my fashion inspiration from food or animals at the zoo, haha ;)

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  4. PhoebeOctober 7, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    SPG that's a gorgeous skirt!! The colors are so pretty and the pattern is so ladylike.
    Super excited for you and your famiy's move to sunny CA and wishing you guys a wonderful move! :D
    I get inspirations from everything...whether it be the color palate from paintings, nature, etc :D
    Hope you are having a great weekend so far! xoxo, Phoebe

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  5. UnknownOctober 7, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Haha.. I did think of those dishes when i saw your skirt! Happy Moving!

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  6. PingOctober 7, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    lol! the boys will never get it. i think it looks great! let me know when you are in the area. so excited for you to move here. :)

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  7. RachelOctober 7, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    That fabric is beautiful!!! Where did you get it?

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    1. SewPetiteGalOctober 28, 2012 at 9:50 AM

      Whoops, so sorry! I got this at Hancock Fabrics from their duck collection

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  8. SSOctober 7, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    That print is so cute! Love it. Hope everything will be great with your moving to CA!

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  9. With Each Passing DayOctober 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Love the print. It is such a beautiful skirt. I wish you the best with your move to CA.

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  10. JennyOctober 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I absolutely LOVE, LOVE this print and the cut of the skirt! I think this is the perfect style for that print! You are just so talented!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  11. MeOctober 7, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Yay! Excited for your big move! I remember you mentioning Vegas...so just email me if/when you are going to be in town. :)

    Love this skirt paired with the cameo. Gorgeous pattern!

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  12. dress up filesOctober 7, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Wow...I really wish I knew how to sew and owned a sewing machine..I can think of so many things off the top of my head that I would want to make!

    www.dressupfiles.com

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  13. Jenee C.October 7, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I love the print on that skirt! I just came over from your feature on Chocolate, Cookies & Candies. So glad to discover new blogs to follow. You are seriously talented with that sewing machine of yours!

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

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  14. jeetly petiteOctober 8, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    That's great work, pencil skirt looks really stylish. Not too keen on the belt though.
    www.jeetly.com

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  15. V.October 8, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Great DIY :)

    New post on SEARCH IN FASHION - DIY Inspiration: Sweaters

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  16. lisacngOctober 8, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    BEAUTIFUL skirt - the shape and the pattern is so unique! Good luck on the move. May it be stres-free. And I get inspiration from bloggers, like you! You inspire me to try DIY :)

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  17. Chocolate Cookies & CandiesOctober 8, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    LOL! I'm a huge fan of blue and white porcelain. Probably mystifying to the menfolk where we draw our inspiration from. I like how you pair with white a plain tailored shirt.

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  18. phiphis blogOctober 8, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    you are beyond cute in this post. that skirt is so adorable!! and i laughed at what your husband said about the plates. :)

    phiphi's blog

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  19. AubreyOhDang!October 8, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    i think jcrew had a similar print too last season.

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  20. UnknownOctober 8, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I love that skirt! The print is fantastic...I remember a few years ago there was a fabulous dress with that style of print worn by a few celebrities...I just can't remember who the designer was. I want to say Oscar de la Renta...but I'm not so sure...but regardless it was an amazing dress, and that is an amazing skirt!

    Natasha ~ TashaDelrae.com

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  21. Amber @ EasyPetiteLooks.comOctober 8, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    it does remind me of dishes, too. i could probably find something similar in my house right now! it looks beautiful. how exciting about the move! packing everything up is not fun, tho.

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  22. KerryOctober 9, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Love the print of your fabric you used for your skirt, and you styled it perfectly. Best wishes with the move! I love SF! xoxo

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  23. Always MayleeOctober 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    I love how this skirt came out, you did a great job!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  24. TangOctober 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I've always loved that pattern. It makes for a really pretty dress too!

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