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Black denim skirt.

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Black denim skirt.
« on: June 19, 2017, 14:04:00 PM »
I'm making a very simple a line black denim skirt (I have a dark blue denim one I wear a lot including at this very minute  0_0 ) and am looking for ideas for what colour to use as a contrast on the twin needle hem. I used a traditional yellow on the blue one.
2018 fabric used 12m.
2018 wardrobe items completed 6.

Manuela

Re: Black denim skirt.
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2017, 14:31:08 PM »
How about a light grey? It doesn't look as stark as white, just make sure it's light enough not to disappear.

b15erk

Re: Black denim skirt.
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2017, 15:26:07 PM »
I love contrasting colours on denim, but in order to make it more flexible, grey would be my choice too.

Look forward to seeing it.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Manuela

Re: Black denim skirt.
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2017, 15:31:00 PM »
Hmm, while I love light grey topstitching with black denim, I remember that I successfully used lilac a number of years ago too. I'd be partial to pink as well...  :devil:

Surest1tch

Re: Black denim skirt.
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2017, 15:41:56 PM »
I like to see Henna on black denim.

BrendaP

Re: Black denim skirt.
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2017, 16:59:16 PM »
What colours are you most likely to wear the skirt with? 

Silver grey would be a nice neutral option, or bright red if you wear red, or almost anything other than sludgy browns will go with black.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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Mama likes to make

Re: Black denim skirt.
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2017, 17:31:23 PM »
I didn't think of silver/grey and as I planned to put silver buttons on the waistband it will be perfect. I have some lovely purple denim and I will definitely use lilac for that one.

Thank you all
2018 fabric used 12m.
2018 wardrobe items completed 6.