Vogue 1248 Big Pockets and Big Puffed Sleeves

I made this skirt



and
this shirt!

I wanted Vogue1248 from the first time I saw it. This skirt looks like COMME des GARÇONS! I purchased this pattern last year and have been wanting to make a skirt and a shirt. I definitely can't draw like the complicated pattern.

 I didn't change anything about the skirt design. This skirt is high-waisted, and it has giant gathered pockets (HUGE!) and sleeve bows. It took a lot of time to make the skirt (over 10hours!), because the skirt pattern has a lot of pieces! The most annoying parts were matching the pattern and making the gathers! They were so tricky! I had to cut the waist bands twice from the pattern, because the plaid pattern didn't match. I used a soft and light poly cotton. If you try to make the skirt, I recommend that you use light fabrics.



I added a lining, so I'll wear it until the fall. I was wearing the skirt with an asymmetrical white top (it's self-drafted) in these photos, but I think this skirt goes well with a short length sweater and boots.

I love this shirt too; it's lovely and unique design.

This shirt has a triple collar! I combined blue linen and white cotton. This shirt pattern doesn't have a sleeve pattern. I have broad shoulders and don't think this shirt design suits me. I drew the sleeve pattern, so I added these big puffed sleeves to the bodice. I usually steer clear of button-up shirts in summer, because they are uncomfortable around my neck. However, this shirt is really comfortable to wear! It's light and airy.

I usually wear the shirt with a black pencil skirt in my office, but it wasn't on when I took these photos. I will make one more again next year! I would like to make fall clothes too, but it'll be hot until the end of this month.

Fabric: Skirt 60" 3 1/8yd, 
Shirt 45" 1 5/8yd (blue), 45" 1/2yd (white) 
Total time spent: Skirt 11-12 hours, Shirt 8 hours

31 comments

  1. Just....wow! I didn't think the skirt could look good from the pattern envelope, but your version is stunning. Well done!

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment, Siobhan! I am pleased:) The skirt took a lot of time to make, but it worth it to try. I am happy with the result.

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  2. The skirt is gorgeous but I am a size 18 and I think it would make me look bigger than I. On you you? Smashing, Congratulations on your incredible sewing skills. Like wise with the beautiful triple collared shirt - Stunning and unique.

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    1. Thank you for visiting my blog, Linda! I am glad that you like it.
      I thought this skirt design doesn't suit me before making it, because I have a pear shaped body. However, these pockets hide my bottom. If I were you, I wouldn't choose a bright color and plain fabric. I think it makes me look bigger. Good luck;)

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  3. that skirt is fantastic, love it. and the blouse is so pretty. great use of that unusual pattern.

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    1. Thank you, Beth! I really love both of them. I am happy with the results:)))

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  4. OMG!Eli this skirt is fabulous!💐👏👏I have
    The pattern and made it but I was afraid to make the big pockets- I will now! The shirt is also very clever with the cold shoulder effect. You are an inspiration😄

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    1. Thank you, Sarah! I am pleased:) If you make one with this pattern, please show me it! You always make beautiful works.

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  5. Wow!Both the skirt and shirt look so amazing. You always take beautiful pictures, too. I love the sleeves you added to the shirt - you are so creative!

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    1. Thank you for praising me, Olivia! I love taking pictures while walking on the weekends. I can't take pictures well; but my camera always help me (^▽^;)

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  6. I love your outfit! The puffy sleeves are a great addition to the top. The whole outfit looks so stylish on you. I love the your boots! I prefer wearing boots over most any other shoe unless it's summer time.

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    1. Thank you, Shirley! These boots are my favorite. I didn't know which they are called, sandals or boots. Ha ha.
      P.S. They are called "Boosan (boots and sandals)"in Japanese:)

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  7. I LOVE your skirt - what a perfect fabric choice, it looks fantastic on you! All that work was definitely worth it! Your shirt is really cool too :).

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    1. Thank you, Gabrielle! I agree with you, these projects were very tricky for me. However, I am happy with these styles now:)

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  8. Great outfits! I don't think I've ever seen that pattern before, or at lest I never noticed it.
    I really like your idea of adding the puffy sleeves to the top - it gives it the "cold shoulder" look which is very popular right now.

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    1. Thank you, betty! I love the idea too, these sleeves are very lovely:)
      The pattern is out of print but can be found on Etsy and EBay.

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  9. That's a great skirt! I love plaid and you did a lovely work on matched and gathered. Love the shirt as well :)

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    1. Thank you, Hana. I am happy that hear from you. I am look forward to your next project:)))

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    1. Thank you, so much! I am pleased:)))

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  11. Your skirt is beautiful. All of the time and effort you put into it has certainly paid off! It is wonderful. I love the cute top you made as well.

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    1. Thank you, Tomasa! I'm really flattered :))) This skirt took a lot of time to finish, but I am happy with it.

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  12. You certainly made the skirt a lot more gorgeous especially with the plaid! Smart and creative choice!

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    2. Thank you, Jennifer! Do you enjoy sewing? I really love the skirt; it's one of my favorite:)))

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  13. With the plaid the skirt gives off a completely different vibe ... so cool! I love what you did with the top too: great fabric combo ... great look!

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment, Sasha! I love the fabric combo! I am glad that I made it;)

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  14. Thank you for commenting about my coat. Love your blog and will be following you by Bloglovin starting now.

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    1. Thank you for following me, Faye! I am very pleased. I really love your coat:)

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  15. Everything about this is gorgeous. I especially like what you did with the shirt. Thanks for the review.

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    1. Thank you for commenting, ADLynnSpeaks! Very pleased. I am glad that you like it:)

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