'Carmen' skirt | Vintage inspired CAPSULE WARDROBE | Miranda inspo reveal | Retro pattern sew style

The 'Carmen' skirt (AKA Suit B) is finished! It was quite a quick sew but the 'make' had a bit of a jeopardy moment as I found that the fabric had a flaw all the way through it.
This of course meant that the skirt spent the night in the naughty corner while I overcame my 'fedupness' and decided whether to carry on with the sewing project ... should I scrap all three items - the skirt, top and jacket in the Carmen suit? The flaw was all the way through the fabric and I couldn't find anything similar that would colour-match with everything else at this late stage. Plus, we are now into winter fabrics here in NZ so light weight linen is difficult to find.
In the end I decided to carry on and make all 3 pieces and hope that the dye lines were not too noticeable on the finished garments. I did make some changes to the skirt both in fit, so that it fitted my shape better, and also I added more drama and swoop in the waterfall part of the faux wrap skirt.
I'm working on the Carmen wrap top at the moment and I'm quite excited about how they will look together - I'm getting a distinct 40s feel about the Carmen Miranda suit!
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[@sheryllstarr7115]

Please continue sharing your channel so that we can see exactly how to put together garments that make us stand out in the crowd. #showing our figure in the proper way.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 I enjoy making videos!

[@lighthseskr]

It looks fabulous and I agree that welt pocket definitely adds a little interest. Great skirt, can't wait to see the rest.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@robyn3349]

Lovely! Your first welt pocket added to a finished special occasion skirt?!? You are a wonder! Props!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@pollymaxwell5585]

What a beautiful skirt and perfect welt pocket, well done.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@tinkthestrange]

It’s beautiful. I love the flounce

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@soniahinson6372]

Your skirt looks lovely and the welt pocket is perfect. Well done.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@lyndapeterson9948]

You’ve done a beautiful job. Can’t wait to see the full capsule wardrobe complete. I saw the southern lights last night from Porirua, first time ever. Wow! Have a good week.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! 😊 Have a good week yourself 😁

[@jojosyll]

🎉❤ lovely skirt . Your videos are fun to watch. 👋

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you, I'm pleased 😊

[@mllep3259]

Good skirt and I love the gray dress you have on also.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! 😊 I cloned the grey dress from one that I had owed and loved for many years ... and eventually fell apart!

[@jennycollard1173]

Great video, love the pattern work. Having watched you gardening through your summer it’s odd to see you in Autumnal weather as the UK has finally embraced sunny Spring weather!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Yes, it's a bit odd isn't it? But I really enjoy watching summer gardening videos in the UK when we are in the depths of winter 😁

[@regalrose3365]

Love it! Perfect pocket!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@marathorne6821]

Looks fabulous! I love the style, and it fits perfectly. Plus it goes so well with the blouse - well done! 👌

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@teresadreyfus-brady3959]

The color is so marvelous that your eye just takes it in and not the flaws.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 I hope so.

[@sandrahorne8742]

Lovely 😊

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindak8664]

That looks fabulous!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@seestellysew8472]

Beautiful

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@aliliveswellonless]

Looks fab! I wouldn't have noticed the lines if you hadn't pointed them out 🙂

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Yes, I don't think they're that noticeable now it's made up, luckily.

[@janeinmid-wales]

Your skirt looks wonderful, and the welt pocket looks really nice. Well done for making such a smashing job after making up the skirt. I made a wrap skirt last year which was a half circle with no side seams. Like you I want a pocket so I put a patch pocket on the under part of the skirt, just an inch or so from the upper wrap side edge. The top wrap hides it perfectly, and I put the pocket on at a slight angle so my hand slides into it easier.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊. That's a good idea! I'll keep that in mind for next time 😁

[@user-wh1wn5dd6w]

I I really enjoy your videos can you tell me where you got you big roll of pattern paper regardsMaree vic australia

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 I got the roll of newsprint paper from Warehouse Stationery. Quite a few years ago now but they may still have something similar 🤔

[@velvetvert9431]

Anyone who is looking closely enough to see flaws in that fabric better be buying you dinner. As always, a great wearable vintage style piece - nothing you make looks vintage in that costumey way, just elegant and fun. As a certified vintage queer, I am always tickled when you use gay as an old-fashioned descriptor, it's really the only possible style word for some of these choices.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha ha! Yes, I think you're right 🤣 Thank you, and I was hoping I wouldn't offend anyone. It's amazing how language changes over time!

[@carrieyardley822]

overdye

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

I was wondering what had made those lines! Thank you 😊