Every once in a while, I want to make something to run around in that is a little bit crazy and outside of my norm.
On a recent YouTube webcast by Peggy Sagers of Silhouette patterns, she showed some leggings using some new fabric she has on her website…neon greenish-yellow with black animal print. Yikes! you might say, but they are really cool. So I made an entire outfit that I plan to wear to an afternoon birthday party with the family at a casual restaurant and arcade. Perfect!
Pattern and Fabric Deets:
Self-made: Poncho/Cape click here for a tutorial. Fabric: Quilted Acrylic/Virgin Wool blended with Nylon bought at FabricMart.com (unfortunately they don’t have it anymore).
StyleArc: Laura Knit Leggings. Fabric: Wild Cotton Jersey with stretch in both directions bought at SilhouettePatterns.com
Jalie: 2805 Long Sleeved T-Shirt. Fabric: CottonLycra Jersey bought at Natures Fabrics
RTW: New Boots bought at DSW (the most amazing shoe store EVER!!) I swear they pay me to shop there ;).
Now for the pictures….
If you’ve reached the bottom….thanks for taking a gander! I had so much fun planning, sewing and wearing this today. I had many looks and compliments [blush] :). Do you ever sew outside your normal style box? Please do feel free to comment either way….like or not, I so love to read comments.
Disclaimer: none of the links in this post are affiliate nor do I get anything for linking. I simply want to share in case it may help a future sewing friend!
You did a great job balancing the print with the boots and poncho! It makes the awesome leggings stand out in such a fun way. It is a really cool outfit!
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Thanks Helena! I had so much fun wearing this get-up and my 3 (adult) daughters really liked it.
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I saw those wild leggings on Peggy’s video and thought ‘How Fun” In fact your whole outfit is a great casual fun look! Love the poncho made out of the quilted knit. It looks so cozy. I have to stay away from DSW.
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Thanks Audrey, I was a little unsure about the cotton not having lycra in it…for the leggings, but I wore them all day and they didn’t bag out at all!
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