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Another summer skirt...and another pattern from Serendipity Studios. ( from the book "Sew Serendipity")

Another stash buster, and I think this is one of the cutest most fun skirts I've ever made. 

I made the size large, and had to adjust here and there...I think I was between a medium and a large. The good thing is, with a skirt of this style, it's so easy to tweak here and there because of the number of seams.  

OK, confession ; I did have to buy some fabric...a fat quarter for the pockets and the polka dot batik for the trim...pulling the whole she-bang together was a challenge, but I was determined to use what I had, including the vintage rick rack.

The back is a simple zipper opening, 

and it has a faced waistband:

I love the topstitching detail, the way the skirt is constructed, and how you can take a hodgepodge of prints and create a fun patchwork that speaks "relaxed summer." I was going to wear it to church today, and then to view some gardens on the Lockport in Bloom Garden Walk.

Here's my problem:

I don't have anything to wear with it! It's not quite right with red, it's not quite right with white. Nor anything baggy or anything to tailored. I have nothing in my closet that works with this skirt!

So, friends, leave me a comment with a suggestion so I can get sewing on a top or two. Leave me a pattern idea, a style, a color...use your imagination. How would you style this skirt? 

And in return, I will draw for a lovely summer prize to send to one of you!

 

Comments

[Jodie K]

Wow, I'm the first to comment. First of all, I've been following your blog for a bit (hi, Jodie, from Edmonton, Alberta, Home Ec teacher and love to sew, nice to meet you). I love the creative things you sew, so inspiring.
Love your last two skirts, but see your problem with this one. How about a cream instead of a white top? Or the pale green - in the side panels and in the stems/leaves of the flowers? Or maybe the pink of the roses/rick rack. You may need to try on a few things until you get something that works. Hope this helps!

[lilea]

Wow! Great job. I love it. I feel your pain about the color. I've been there. White makes it look cream, cream makes it look white. Red=pinkish, pink=redish, etc.

I think the palest sage color would work. (Too dark and from a distance it's going to look like you are wearing a red skirt with a green top.)

My second choice (only because it may be hard to find) would be a white that isn't stark white, but isn't quite cream either. I have a lightweight sweater that falls in this category. To look at it it looks white, but if I wear it with pure white, you can tell it's a little off-white. It would work with your skirt.

Sorry we don't live closer... I'd let you borrow it. >smile<

[Heidi]

I was thinking the sage green too, maybe just a simple short-sleeved T-shirt. Then you could do some pink jewelry.

[Mama Rose]

A little white cardigan or off white one with a tank top underneath. For the tank top pick up a color like the pink. You will come up with something I am sure.

[Laney]

Lynne, I think that sometimes we worry too much about "matching" colors rather than blending them. I see it with a sage green tank and a lightweight denim jacket. (Yikes, did I just say jacket? It's almost 100 degrees where I am!)

[mary waechter]

The skirt is so interesting (and busy) that it should be paired with a fairly plain top – but not just a T-shirt. How about Burda 7558? The princess seams reflect the seams of the skirt. I would definitely go with white, but maybe with topstitching and/or buttons to match the pink/red or light green of the skirt. The long-sleeved version could be worn as a jacket, together with the skirt and a very simple top (camy). What fun!

[Lori]

I vote pink for this most incredible skirt. It is absolutely darling! I was thinking this KS top - 2845 for your cute skirt. I think it may be OOP.

[Patty]

I love this skirt! and since there is a lot going on I would pair it with something simple on top. Matching the pink or red would be too much, so I would try to find a soft green tank which could be layered later with a cardi (which you already do so well!)or a jacket. Don't forget the bangles for your wrist!

[Rachel]

That is a very pretty skirt. I am thinking just a simple white top would work well.

[Gail]

Fabulous skirt! How about pairing with New Look 6945? This top is lined, which I would not do. I've sewn this top and added french binding to the neck and armhole edges. I vote the sage green for color, although without seeing the fabric colors in person it's hard to determine.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-2579-misses-tops.aspx

[Debbie]

Your skirt is wonderful! I'm terrible at matching...in fact, I made a skirt last summer and still haven't found a top that looks right with it. I am very timid about different color combiantions. Good luck!

[Lifesastitch]

I finally didn't miss one of your contests! A white eyelet top or cardigan with green and pink buttons to match the skirt.

[Lynne]

Debby Cuddy! You always leave comments for me, and I don't have your email address! Can you email me so that I have it? I love responding to comments and always feel so badly that I can't get back to you!

[amanda]

Love this skirt! I bought the sew serendipity book a weeks ago but have yet to make anything. This skirt is the first thing I would make. I agree with the others on color suggestions...maybe take the skirt with you to help with color selection while shopping?

[Patty]

A solid cap sleeved cotton tee. If you have a Kohl's, they have great tees in their Sonoma brand.

[Vicki]

I'd look in the greens (pale mint or even the right sage?) and toward pink (coral or the right salmon?) -- a short-sleeve v-neck T or something of that nature. I hope you find something because that is so cute and you did a wonderful job!

[Estella]

I vote for white...something with a cute neckline (sweetheartish) and cap sleeves. Or a wrap top which looks great on you.

Love, love, love the skirt!

[kathy b]

WEll the greens are the obvious answer I think Lynne. I think a simple sleeveless tank, perhaps with that very popular and flattering,

http://store.textureclothing.com/1412st.html loook at this cowl neck tee. Adorable...just enough to flatter and feminize it.

[Kristie]

I think it little sagey colored tee would be perfect with it.

[Thia]

love the skirt! how about a lightweight denim
sleeveless button up shirt? dark or light would work?

[Charlotte]

I think a pale green or pale pink tee shirt would be a good top for this skirt. Get one with elbow length sleeves and either a v-neck or boat neck. Wear it tucked in so you have a smooth long torso look. You don't want a fussy top since the skirt is so busy.

[Jules]

I would use a ruffle down the front Target tank top in perhaps a cream/ivory. Maybe a Navy? Hard to tell from this end. Then a little 3/4 sleeved lightweight cardi would go so cute with it too. I'd do it simply to cover my burgeoning upper arms. I'm *sure* this isn't your issue.
Since the skirt has so much going on, I'd tame down the top, but that's just me! I can't wait to see what you choose.:)

[Jan]

green tee and a denim jacket!

[Debbeeanne]

I vote for the sage green tee with cap sleeves. Definitely something simple. Love the skirt!

[Laney]

Lynne, after seeing the top Lori just made from Simplicity 4076, I think you need to make that one.