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DIY Fuchsia Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt

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Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Fuchsia Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt

A throwback Thursday post to another one of my favorite day’s and outfit posts.   I am featuring this diy fuchsia pink sequin midi skirt I made using this gorgeous fabric I found at my local Fabric-Mart and created using McCall’s 9003. This is such a great pattern! You can create different skirts of varying length and they are all super easy.  I actually made three skirts in one day using this pattern.

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Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Fuchsia Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt

I followed the instructions which were simple and easy to under and I cut view D for my skirt and added a couple of inches for the length on my 6’4″ frame.  This sequin fabric is stretchy and I love for the most part how the sequins on my fabric lay flat, so there was no snagging.  Feels smooth when I run my hands over it. When I first started sewing my sequin fabric got caught in my machine, I think it was because I started sewing to close to the edge.  So once I got it out and my machine back in order I Move the fabric back a bit and then then just backstitched to the edge and then kept going forward and it was smooth sailing from there.  Well kind of smooth until I had to clean up the mess afterwards, once I was done cutting and sewing, my room was a mess with sequins everywhere, but definitely well worth it with these finished results.Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Fuchsia Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt

Last thought was thinking about what I wanted to wear with this gorgeous skirt.  I decided to keep it in the same color family and was happy to see that I had a top and blazer that went perfectly. Really trying to shop my closet more and now that my sewing mojo is back hoping to be able to create and wear things I’ve made.  All in all I am really happy with the way my skirt turned out and this look as a whole.  I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Have a marvelous Monday!
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Shop My Look:

Skirt: Made by Me using Easy Stitch’n save by Mcall’s  M9003, here are some ready to wear options in pretty colors, here, here, here, here and here

Shoes: Tesoro via Nordstrom Rack, similar, similar, similar, similar (splurge)

Top: Old Navy, similar

Blazer: Chadwick’s, similar, similar, similar, similar

Clutch: Made by Me, similar, similar, love this one

Earrings: Wal-Mart, similar, similar

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Shein Black Sleeveless Trench

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Hello Lovelies! I hope this Tuesday finds you all well. I love a great black and white outfit, it just always seem right.  Today’s monochromatic look is no exception and was so easy to put together.  Thanks agin to this black sleeveless trench I received courtesy of Shein. I mean you simply throw it on over pretty much anything and it pulls the look together.  I layered it over this black and white geometric print body con dress I picked up for $9.99 from Ross. Paired it with my black  suede J. Crew Metropolitan ankle booties that I picked up a year ago after an amazing sale and discount code for under $70.  Three pieces and a complete effortlessly chic look, for around $100 bucks!

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What I’m Wearing:

Dress: Ross Dress for Less (it was under $10!), similar, similar, similar

Shoes: J. Crew (size 12), similar, similar (only $70),  similar,  similar (under$100), similar, similar (splurge), all available up to at least size 12

Vest: Shein, similar, similar, similar, similar

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Ivory Maxi Dress – Butterick 6330 Review

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Okay I’m a little giddy with excitement with this dress.  It’s simple, classic, elegant and quite an awesome feeling to know that I made it! All of my tall friends out there know how hard it is to find maxi dresses that are long enough for us and hit the right length.  It is even twice as hard when you are in need of a dress for a more dressier  occasion.  So to know that I now have one waiting in my arsenal that I made myself, makes for one very happy tall girl.

 

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Pattern Review for Butterick 6330

Pattern Description: Misses Jacket, Dress and Jumpsuit, Lifestyle Wardrobe, Easy

Pattern Sizing: Xsm-Sml-Med, I cut a Medium.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I did view C and yes for the most part it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow? It was so easy I did not need to use the instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? How quick and super fast it was to sew. The style of the dress, that it is a maxi dress and has pockets.  I love that this pattern has options for a jumpsuit and jacket as well.

Fabric Used: Mid-weight ivory double knit purchased from Fabric- Mart in Hawaii.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The modifications that I made were eliminating the elasticized waist and instead of cutting the skirt and bodice as two separate pieces I pinned them to the fabric and spaced out the additional inches for length to accommodate my waist length and extra length for it to graze the ground on me with heels. I then cut it as one whole piece as opposed to the tow separate parts. I also made a really long belt from the fabric scraps about 2 inches wide.  I wrapped it around my waist twice bringing the ends to the front and criss-crossed them and tucked the ends neatly under. Thinking I can add a vintage broach to the center to secure it as well. I also just added a small slit in the back for the ease of walking since again I wanted my dress to graze the floor.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will definitely be sewing this again.  I would definitely recommend this pattern to others.  Especially for beginners.

Conclusion: I am really pleased with how my dress turned out. Loving this pattern and definitely going to be making a couple of light weight casual versions to wear this summer.  Stay tuned for those coming to the blog soon.

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Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion and DIY Blog - Ivory Maxi Dress - Butterick 6330

What I’m Wearing: 

Dress; Made by me using Butterick 6330 view C, Love all of these similar gorgeous gowns here, here, here and here.

Shoes: BCBG (size 13) via Nordstrom Rack, similar, similar, both up to a size 13.

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DIY Red Shift Dress, Butterick 5211 #FBF

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In honor of Flashback Friday, I decided to bring it back to one of my all-time favorite DIY posts. This red shift dress I made using Butterick 5211 and a red woven fabric I had picked up from my then local Fabric Mart in Hawaii.

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I decided to go all out in monochromatic red today as I spotlight my diy red shift dress I made using Butterick 5211 view B, minus the belt.  Let me just say I love this dress pattern, it states fast and easy 1 hour pattern and it truly is very quick to sew. I definitely plan on making a few more versions in various colors, fabrics and prints, today I used a vibrant solid red woven fabric with a touch of lycra that I found at my local Fabric Mart.  It is a mid weight and structured fabric, but definitely not stiff and super easy to cut and sew.  I just love how it turned out, it’s loose but not boxy, simple, yet chic and modern and classic at the same time.  The pattern was very easy to use and the only modifications I made were adding extra inches for length to accommodate my height and lowering the pockets a bit, which I’m so happy I did, because my long arms hang down comfortably when my hands are in them.  I love dresses with pockets and I am not sure why I haven’t made more with them, but I certainly will be. I decided to pair my diy red shift dress with my laser cut open toe ankle booties by Christian Siriano for Payless, to add a bit of edge, making it date night appropriate.  I can also see it paired with some pumps and a blazer for a professional work or business meeting look. I also want to try dressing it down with sandals or maybe even a cardigan and a pair of chucks.  I will definitely be sewing this dress again in another vibrant color.

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Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, DIY and Lifestyle Blog - DIY Red Shift Dress

Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Red Shift Dress

Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Red Shift Dress

Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Red Shift Dress

Pretty Tall Style - Tall Women's Fashion, Lifestyle and DIY Blog - DIY Red Shift DressWhat I’m Wearing:

Dress: DIY, made by me using Butterick 5211, similar (under $100) similar (splurge), similar (less than $40 on sale), similar (splurge), similar (love the sleeve detail), similar (splurge)

Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless (size 12), similar (up to size 15), similar (splurge), similar (splurge)

Bag: L.A.M.B via Nordstrom Rack, similar, similar, similar

Necklace: Wal-Mart

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