Saturday, October 20, 2012

Halloween Skirt Madness

I have a strong preference for cool colors - purples, blues and greens. Very rarely do I wear red, and never pink, orange or yellow. However, when October hits, I get a sudden and overwhelming craving for orange. Maybe it's the autumn leaves or the pumpkins... something makes me want to decorate with orange and wear orange.

This year, that's been combined with a mood for sewing. I've been on a sewing frenzy, and in addition to my favored purples, greys and blacks, orange is making a strong showing in the Halloween fabrics I've been choosing. As usual, I've been making skirts. Lots of skirts.

I made two skirts with Simplicity 4138 view G. One is made of a purple cotton which has a scattered print of pumpkins, ghosts, bats and other Halloween icons.

The second is a bit more garish colorful.

I also made two skirts with my go-to pattern, Simplicity 2449 view B. One is made of a cotton which has a fun print of pirate ships, spooky trees, etc. in black, white and grey with silver glitter.


The second is a bit more garish colorful.

During the other 11 months of the year, I would never wear this much color or this much print. But in October, it's Halloween skirt madness for me! :)

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  1. AnonymousOctober 20, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    All great but I think my favourite might even be the last one! Purple and orange really look good together, e.g. the 'Jolly Joker' Pansy.

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    1. J.BaneOctober 21, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      Yes, I like that color combo. I've always loved pansies; the orange and purple ones are really cool!

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  2. Laura MorriganOctober 20, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Oh, you have the best materials! So jealous! I am pretty sure we don't get awesome Halloween materials like that here! Halloween isn't as big in Australia.

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    1. J.BaneOctober 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM

      Luckily, quilting is a popular hobby here in the States, so there is usually a good selection of quilting cottons available. I order some fabrics and almost all my trim online.

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  3. Little Miss PhantasmOctober 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I adore the black and white one, it looks classy :)

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    1. J.BaneOctober 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

      Thank you! Funny enough, I was out yesterday and a nice older lady complimented my outfit, saying I looked classy. :)

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  4. MeeowOctober 21, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    oooooh the black and white one is so awesome - i love it!!! And the violet one is also great! Beautiful!

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    1. J.BaneOctober 21, 2012 at 11:19 AM

      Thanks! The black and white is one of my favorites. I'm sure I will be wearing it year-round.

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  5. AsylumAliceOctober 21, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Your skirts are so fun! I love orange around Halloween too. :)

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  6. scarletacidOctober 21, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    do you have an etsy?

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    1. J.BaneOctober 22, 2012 at 9:09 PM

      No. I have thought about it, but I don't have a good model or equipment to take proper photos. I wouldn't want to offer up items using mediocre pictures.

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  7. Sal October 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, wow! I want one of these, too! :)

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    1. J.BaneOctober 22, 2012 at 9:12 PM

      If I continue with this sewing frenzy, I will end up with more Halloween skirts than days in October to wear them. :P I'll have to sell them off or something. ;)

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  8. upsetOctober 22, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Very nice blog with very nice ideas. I think I will follow you. LOL

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  9. CaityOctober 24, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I love the gray skirt! Also I have a question, do you have any recommendations for skirt patterns that would accommodate a petticoat?

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    1. J.BaneOctober 24, 2012 at 1:42 PM

      Thanks! I wear Simplicity 2449 view B (shown in this post) with a petticoat. McCalls 5681 will accommodate a very full petticoat. http://gothityourself.blogspot.com/2012/07/mccalls-5681-circle-skirt-pattern.html Both patterns are very easy to sew.

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    2. CaityOctober 24, 2012 at 1:53 PM

      Thank you so much!

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    3. Photographer LeiaOctober 25, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      How long is the petticoat you wear with it?

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    4. J.BaneOctober 25, 2012 at 5:35 PM

      The petticoat is 22 inches long.

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  10. Creepy ClipsNovember 4, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I love the black and white one.

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