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Monday 1 November 2010

DRESS IT UP - November

November already???  Goodness me!!!!!  Here is my dress...


Now during the November of my childhood we all wore really warm jumpers & big coats because it was cold & wet.  But looking out of my window today I see t-shirts!!!!!  But I have gone for the warm snuggly approach and made a little suede jacket to go on top of my dress this month.  The snippet of really soft leather was snaffled from a cousin who is an upholsterer...its surprising what you find on the floor at these places hahahaha!  The pretty paper is by Prima.

Some of you are showing your wardrobes today...not me as I am puting all mine onto a canvas for my sewing room.  Will show you that the next time...I promise :-D  Its never too late to join in this fun.  Do pop over to MARGARET'S to see what its all about!!!  Hugs XXXXX

23 comments:

Kaz said...

This is fab Karen, I love the hairy belt especially!!
I can't wait to see the finished canvas xxx

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Lovely, lovely dress. Looks warm and snuggly, too. And of course, the fact you recycled that lovely leather makes it even more beautiful. Even the fiber around the waist is gorgeous. Fall is really here in your part of the world. I wish I had decided to add mine to my craft room. I like that idea as much (or more) than the cabinet I bought.

~*~Patty S said...

WOWEE Karen your dress is stunning to the last detail!
Great rescue of the perfect scrap for that fabulous jacket ... Love your November dress!
oxo

Annie said...

Just fab. Love the warm autumn colours :-)
A x

Jeanie Callaghan said...

That is a lovely little dress, and it does look to be toasty warm! Love the colors, too.

Zoechaos said...

Soooo Pretty the fibre belt matches the paper I thought the paper was fabric and you have frayed some for the belt. Suade jacket fab idea. xx Zoe

Angelnorth said...

Fantastic dress - makes me think of an outfit by somebody like Noa Noa! Great texture and detail, love it!

Traceyr said...

ooo I love suede and that jacket and dress are lovely together.

:)

cheryl said...

oh my dear karen,this again is brilliant just loved all the dreses you have made cant wait too see them all hope you are okay hunny hugs cheryl xxxxx

Gez Butterworth said...

Perfect in every way Karen.xx

Angela said...

Karen,
Your dress is just beautiful. I really like the collar and shoulders. It reminds me of a 1940s suit..maybe worn by Katherine Hepburn?? Very cool.
Angela

Marfi-topia said...

I love everything about this dress, the trim at the bottom is a nice touch.
it's really beautiful.

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful creation!

Janet said...

Your outfit is SO right for this time of year! Love the suede.

Janet xx

Jen xo said...

its a lovely dress, so warm looking too, love that you used a snippet of leather too...

BadPenny said...

I love this and would wear it straight away ! Gorgeous dress.

Halle said...

Wonderful dress! This dress is a little ray of sunshine with the sweet little flowers. November is our historically most overcast month. Cold, windy and damp.

Margaret said...

Beautiful winter warmer this month! Love the little suede jacket over the wonderful skirt! Just perfect for the change of season! Mx

Charlene Stemen said...

This looks like something I would totally wear to work by just adding some boots! Makes me think of fall leaves, pumpkins, turkeys and fall weather! Thanks for sharing!

Gini said...

Oh another most splendid outfit to add to your collection!
Brilliant Karen, absolutely brilliant!
The suede jacket alone needs a medal for ingenuity :-)
Gini
xx

Von said...

Can I put in an order please :) lol I should be as well turned out
Great piece Karen
Von x

Electra said...

This is brilliant! I love your jacket!
Can hardly wait to see your canvas, what a wonderful idea!

Sandy Ang said...

Just so beautifully done your dress - with the fiber belt, the leather lapels !