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My Sewing Journal: A Vintage Inspired E.T. Skirt!

3/8/2020

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This week I finally finished a Vintage Inspired Skirt for myself that I created with E.T. Novelty Fabric!
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This is a photo of my E.T. PEZ Dispensers, posed in front of my PEZ Spaceman Metal Sign. I am a PEZ Dispenser Collector, and have an Instagram Account dedicated to my entire PEZ Collection! You can find me at www.instagram.com/ultimatepezcollector
Ever since I was a child growing up in the 1980’s, I have loved all things E.T.! Over the many years, I have owned E.T. Dolls, E.T. Posters, E.T. PEZ Dispensers, an E.T. Watch, and a bar of E.T. Soap!

Not surprisingly, when I spotted E.T. Fabric at Jo-Ann's Fabric, two summers ago, I couldn’t help but purchase several yards! I had planned to make myself a skirt with the fabric, but was delayed about a year and a half, due to finding out that I was pregnant with my youngest daughter. I had the skirt about half way made, when I decided to pause the project until after my baby was born, knowing I wouldn’t be able to wear it, with a growing baby-bump, followed by a post pregnancy body!

​Check out a close-up photo of the fabric that I found:
(Isn't it bizarrely exquisite?!)
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Novelty E.T. Fabric that I purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Just recently, I found myself caught up on most of my ongoing projects... I pulled out my partially completed E.T. Skirt, and began to finish its construction! I rarely have time to make clothing for myself, so it is exciting for me when I finally do!

I cut out contrasting lining, created a waistband to fit my current waist measurement, and I assembled the skirt to completion! I was very happy to find that I had just enough fabric remnants to add lined pockets!

Check out the completed skirt:
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My completed Vintage Inspired E.T. Skirt
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My completed Vintage Inspired E.T. Skirt
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Close-Up photo of Lined Pocket and Pleats
I absolutely love the design of this High-Waisted Full Skirt! To create this look, I used the skirt pattern pieces of Butterick Retro '56 Dress Pattern, B5813, and then created my own customized waistband, and pockets.  

I also love how this fabric isn’t instantly recognizable as an E.T. Print until one looks a little more closely!

​Check out a few more photos: 
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Close-Up photo of back zipper, and contrasting lining.
Thank you for reading about my latest creation, my Vintage Inspired E.T. Skirt! I am looking forward to creating several more skirts and dresses for myself in the near future, as well as a 1930's Girdle! 
More Blog Posts coming soon! 
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6 Comments
Roz
3/9/2020 03:57:43 pm

All I can say about you is this::: You are

E. xtra T. alented

Love You, 😘👵🏻🤗💕🌷

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Carol Fletcher
3/9/2020 10:25:56 pm

I love your work and style. You bring the '50s back so often I and I adore that era, the true vintage!

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    Hello Readers! Welcome to my Blog! I am Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel, a Fashion Designer from Northern California. I love all things Fashion, particularly historical fashion! Join me, as I take you around Northern California, covering fashion events and related topics!

    Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising.

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