Party Time Entry

Hello all!

I just pulled an "all-nighter" sewing this little number:


I present to you my day of the dead party skirt! I wanted something a little longer, more formal than the every day skirt. Plus, this scarlet linen matches perfectly with red lips, which is also a party must! I didn't use a pattern, but rather based it off of Gertie's tutorial on her blog. It's got that retro flare that I so adore, with a splash of macabre. I sewed some silk flowers onto lapel pins to add some removable detailing at the waist, and to tie in the colors in the hem fabric:


Now bring on the parties!