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Faux Leather sleeved silk t shirt

02/05/2014

leatherrsleevedtshirtHi everyone! I just finished this faux leather sleeve t shirt I made from a pattern block for a dartless t shirt.

However, I had to add a dart to the side when perfecting my pattern to get rid of the horrible armhole gap that occurs for bigger busted women like me. There will be more on adding a side dart to a pattern without a dart in a later post.

But I need your advice. I’m going to make a bottom to go with it.

I’m not sure whether I should make a pencil skirt or a fuller skirt.
Something like this:

Or something like this:

I’d love to hear your opinion!

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Comments

  1. Veronica says

    02/05/2014 at 5:03 pm

    Pencil skirt for sure! Love the blouse!

  2. Annette says

    02/05/2014 at 5:20 pm

    As much as I like the second fuller skirt, I think the first straighter skirt would really would be more compatible.

    I really love the top. I would never have thought of making faux leather sleeves.

  3. ltinuviel says

    02/05/2014 at 5:25 pm

    I vote for the first skirt – its’ perfect for your top πŸ™‚
    I love the shirt πŸ™‚

  4. Judy says

    02/05/2014 at 5:49 pm

    Although I like this particular pencil skirt I think a short fuller skirt would be fine. I don’t care for the style shown; maybe a plain waist one and in white. Love the top.

  5. Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says

    02/05/2014 at 5:56 pm

    ‘Love the top! I was just looking at a pattern I have that is very similar to yours! Any sewing tips you can give for curvy girls would be greatly appreciated!! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    I think for that top, I would prefer a pencil skirt.

  6. Leslie says

    02/05/2014 at 6:03 pm

    I love that top! I’d go with the pencil-type skirt myself πŸ™‚

  7. Sarah says

    02/05/2014 at 6:09 pm

    Great work adding the faux leather sleeves. I’d go with the pencil skirt, it would really make the outfit look quite rock chick πŸ™‚

  8. Merrick says

    02/05/2014 at 6:23 pm

    Everyone’s voting for the pencil skirt, but I’m casting a vote for the A-line. I think form fitting tops look so good with an A-line skirt to create the fit and flare silhouette. It makes your waist the focal point and makes you look tiny!

    I do, however, love the leather detailing on the pencil skirt, so it’s a great choice too!

  9. Jess Abbott says

    02/05/2014 at 9:08 pm

    Pencil skirt!

  10. Carole says

    02/05/2014 at 9:50 pm

    PENCIL SKIRT
    love the top, as asked before any tips for ‘curvy girl’ version Please

  11. Sharlyn says

    02/05/2014 at 11:46 pm

    definitely pencil skirt. I think this would look great with the top, same fabric as the sleeves? very cool, can’t wait to see the entire outfit πŸ™‚

    • Amy Mayen says

      02/06/2014 at 12:00 am

      I’d wear it with the full skirt. I see you in the pencil skirt though.

  12. Amy Mayen says

    02/06/2014 at 12:01 am

    Ooh like your header!

  13. cindy coven says

    02/06/2014 at 12:47 am

    Full skirt. I love the pencil skirt, but I think it’s too much with a fitted top. I think the pencil shirt should be paired with a nice white frilly shirt. Definitely think the full skirt would really hilite the shirt.

  14. judy says

    02/06/2014 at 4:12 am

    SO cute.. Love the leather sleeves.. perfect..
    Everyone is saying pencil skirt.. but I vote the
    red skirt..It would look so pretty on you..
    Can’t wait to see what you decide? Happy sewing.

  15. Anne Weaver says

    02/06/2014 at 3:47 pm

    LOVE the top!! It needs a sleek pencil skirt to go with it.

  16. Ifeoma says

    02/06/2014 at 8:09 pm

    Pencil skirt

  17. Sally King says

    02/07/2014 at 4:45 am

    Fuller skirt with narrow waist. The darling top needs to be the focus.

  18. Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says

    02/07/2014 at 10:55 pm

    What a great way to make a simple silhouette look designer! I love this idea…for me the paisley does steal the show.

    Now about that skirt…popular vote, yours including, is for the pencil skirt I see. And it would create a long, lean line…very chic. But, the pleated A-line would look so dang cute!

    By the way, I’m really impressed with the direction your blog is going.

  19. joen says

    02/10/2014 at 4:21 pm

    My vote is for the pencil skirt very classic and the leather trim gives it a modern twist. Love your t-shirt! Was it difficult in add the leather sleeve? Would love to know any sewing tips you found helpful in adding the sleeve. I just may have to make one myself!



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