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Leather inset peplum top and skirt

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I made this top and skirt yesterday to wear as an usher at Fashion Week fashion show next weekend. I had some leather in my stash I got at Tandy Leather in Portland and used a mystery thick ponte knit (I think this was actually a neoprene fabric) I bought over a year ago at Mill End for the rest of the top and matching pencil skirt. I used New Look pattern 6130 for the outfit.

Leather inset peplum top and skirt                  IMAG2061                         IMAG2066                        IMAG2067

I may be a little late to the peplum party, but I have found some similar dresses online at high end retailers such as these pricey ones:

faux leather bodice peplum dress $595
\ faux leather bodice peplum dress $595
Raoul $395
Raoul $395

I can’t wait to wear this to the fashion event!

Update: Here I am wearing my outfit at a fashion show in October 2014. I got tons of compliments on this dress, and was asked if I have a line of clothing! I think I’d better get on that request and start designing for real!

Posing with some of my fashion friends at FashioNXT fashion show in POrtland Oregon
Posing with some of my fashion friends at the 2014 FashioNXT fashion show in Portland Oregon

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9 responses to “Leather inset peplum top and skirt”

  1. Dominica Avatar
    Dominica

    Good job! This outfit looks great. 3degreesDB.com

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      Thank you so much!

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  2. Geni Avatar
    Geni

    You inspire me!!! Absolutely high end…great work.

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      That is wonderful, thank you so much! We all need inspiration sometimes, including myself, so I’m happy that this inspires you!

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  3. noriecreates Avatar
    noriecreates

    You have impeccable sewing skills! This is simply beautiful! You may steal the show with this outfit!

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      Thank you so much!

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  4. noriecreates Avatar
    noriecreates

    This is simply beautiful! You have impeccable sewing skills! You may steal the show with this outfit!

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  5. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    It looks great, I really like the exposed zip at the back 🙂

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      Thank you Zoe! I like the exposed zip too!

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