I went to see the Australian Ballet’s production of Onegin today with my Grandmother (yes – it was great!). But before the ballet, I sneaked in some cheeky fabric shopping at the Clegs stocktake sale. Surprisingly, I walked away empty handed – completely empty handed, not even a notion in sight! But, to ensure I had enough time for my shopping, (priorities!!) I went in to the city early, and was greeted by a stunning Winter’s day. Check out how pretty the Arts Centre looked!
On my travels, I was wearing my completed Crescent skirt in a lovely bright yellow from The Fabric Store – which added even more sunshine to my day! I love cracking out a bright piece in Winter, it makes me feel much more sunny and upbeat.
Here’s me in the sunny Crescent skirt with my pretty dancing friend:
I did freestyle from the instructions a little, and used an exposed zipper. That was my only diversion from the pattern though – amazing!
When making this skirt, my overlocker (serger) was threaded with black thread – which, had I used it to finish these lovely yellow seams, would have looked heinous! I was too lazy to rethread the machine, so instead I bound my seams with yellow ribbon that I had lying around. Which on reflection, took much longer than rethreading the machine would have taken! Duh.
And just for fun, here’s a picture of the stage curtain at the State Theatre – isn’t it beautiful! You can see the orchestra pit down the front too.
So that’s my sunny skirt – it’s positively un-Melburnian, i.e. not black. Do you wear certain garments to pick you up? How do the colours you wear affect (effect?) your mood?
I always feel happy in blue! I love yellow but I look like I’m sick in it – olive skin tones alas. So I painted my house yellow instead.
I’m going to see Sydney Dance Co week after next. So excited!!! Bangarra in Dec. Yay
Ohh your house sounds pretty! What a dance schedule you have coming up too! My next one is Swan Lake in Sept
Forgot to mention I love the zipper. Have to find an online tut for that.
I love the seams bound in ribbon- too pretty!
Why thank you
Love the exposed zipper- it looks fantastic! At my last job I was told I dressed “Melbourne” because I wore black all the time thinking it was corporate. I’ve changed my tune now at a new job and am all about the pink/purple/grey/white. And I love it! I always feel more cheerful when I wear this rather than the black.
Colour is fun! But black is very easy for work
Beautiful skirt!!! Love the exposed zipper!
Thank you!
The skirt is lovely – I really like that exposed zipper and the bound seams may have taken a lot longer than changing the serger thread (hehe). And I love theatre curtains… the velvet and fringe and and and! Hope you really enjoyed the show. Onegin is so TRAGIC!
These romantic tragedies kill me – why can’t everyone just get it together!! It was lovely to watch though, costumes, dancing, music were fabulous.
Super cute! That yellow is amazing! I love to wear bright colors if I’m feeling a bit down or a bit grumpy– it helps me to perk up! I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb in NYC (where, like Melbourne, everybody wears black), but I don’t mind.
Sticking out is fun
Gorgeous skirt, love yellow and love how you’ve worn it with the red patterned scarf and handbag. You’d fit right in up here in Brisneyland!
Thanks Karen! Sounds like a good excuse for me to get some sunshine ;P
This is lovely – so cheery and sunshine-y. I like the exposed zip detail too.
Thank you! I want to do more exposed zips, just need to decide where and how
OMG I love the yellow skirt! Also, you’re in Melbourne? We should meet up! Just found you today btw so yay!
Should get all the Melbourne ladies together!!
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