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Made By A Fabricista: Take a Walk on the Wild Side With Snakeskin

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[This outfit was made for and modeled by my daughter Mori]
How about that snakeskin print huh? I had my eye on this print for a while. I had in mind a wrap maxi dress but the fabric does not flow as I needed it to for the dress, The dress I had in mind would work with a shirting fabric, but not this cotton. This cotton is better suited for a suit....a skirt.... a jacket or maybe a dress that has some body to it. Now because of this (Oops) I still have some wonderful fabric left over and I plan on making a blazer. Grab your fabric HERE!






I went with Butterick on both the top and bottom view D for each piece. I stayed pretty true to the jacket only modifying the sleeves 3/4 with a cuff. For the front two seams of the skirt I added metal zippers which I thought would be fun. I purchased three 30 inch metal teeth separating zippers, two for the skirt and one for the jacket. I did not modify anything to add the zipper I just folded the seams under with a one inch seam allowance and sewed it to the zipper. The left front zipper is how you get into the skirt. I also added pockets to the skirt. Both patterns are beginner friendly but the instructions for the jacket are a tad bit confusing when adding the zipper, so stay focused on that part.










  

I challenge you to use a print that you normally would not consider, 
I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised! 

Until next time Michelle @ That Black Chic

Comments

  1. TeeJune 1, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Work it girl!!! Love it!!!

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  2. UnknownJune 1, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing this. I just purchased a leopard print knit, you just gave me inspiratio for the zippers . You are amazing. MORI has a wardrobe to be envied.

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    1. That Black ChicJune 3, 2016 at 11:15 PM

      Thanks Sharon! I love leopard and I have a fun rainbow print leopard on my to-do list. Do you have a blog? I would love to see what you do with the zippers.

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  3. QueenbeeJune 1, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    Awesome as always.... Your daughter is the best dressed young lady around 😃

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  4. ReDpants DesignsJune 1, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    So absolutely, amazingly adorable! The bomber and pencil skirt are PERFECT!!! LOVE it!

    Ruqayyah (ReDpants Designs)

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  5. VenitaJune 1, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    My My My - this is the bizness. I love it especially the zipper detail. Another winner Sis.

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    1. That Black ChicJune 3, 2016 at 11:17 PM

      Thanks Venita Simplicity works well with an awesome print.

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  6. Curvy Girls are ChicJune 1, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    Nice! Love the combo!

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  7. Ann BrodskyJune 2, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love what you did with the zippers in the skirt.

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    1. That Black ChicJune 3, 2016 at 11:22 PM

      Thanks Ann, that was an afterthought believe it or not.

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  8. AJJune 2, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    The bomb dot com!! I love this!

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  9. UnknownJune 2, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    I love this! Such a cute ensemble

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  10. KellyJune 2, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    So chic. Great zipper detail and fabric choice.

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    1. That Black ChicJune 3, 2016 at 11:23 PM

      Thanks Kelly, I'm so glad I thought to add them, I love them.

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  11. AnonymousJune 4, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    This is a terrific outfit! The zippers go well with the print. Beautiful model also.

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  12. Linda LJune 5, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    Love this jacket and skirt! Fit looks perfect on your daughter!

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    1. That Black ChicJune 6, 2016 at 7:27 PM

      Thanks this was fun foe me to make with that print.

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  13. Anita MorrisJune 6, 2016 at 1:40 AM

    Giiirrrlll, I've been waiting to see what you did with this print and I stumble upon it over here. Gorgeous, Michelle!

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    1. That Black ChicJune 6, 2016 at 7:27 PM

      Thanks Anita! Yeah I was feeling myself with this skirt.

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  14. JanJune 15, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    I would never have thought of that. I'm loving the zippers. Great job!

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