When Amanda of Kitschy Coo invited me to be part of the Lady Skater Tour while she's on vacation, I knew I had to pull out a skateboard and show the world my mad skillz.
Or not.
I did ride P's skateboard around the court some but didn't think the look of abject panic on my face was a flattering way to show off the Lady Skater dress.
pattern: Kitschy Coo Lady Skater Dress
size: 4
fabric: Chez Ami Interlock and Ribbing
mods: left the sleeves off and applied ribbing (14.5" worked for me) to the armscythe, used the length of the largest size and added 2 additional inches (using the lengthen/shorten line on the pattern) to the skirt
This is my fourth Lady Skater dress. And I love each and every one! The dress is so easy to wear and dresses up or down depending on your footwear choice and accessories. (I was going to wear heels but considering I hadn't been on a skateboard in oh, 7 years or so, I chose to wear my go to choice in footwear...flip flops.)
The pattern is very versatile. You have a choice of a cap sleeve, 3/4 length sleeves, and even long sleeves. And Amanda has some great tutorials on her blog for adjusting the fit and even for making a peplum top. Next time I made a sleeveless dress (yes, there will be a next time!), I'll trim off a little from the armscythe. I was going to do it with this version but wanted to see how it looked with no changes. My personal preference is for more of a tank top look.
The pattern is very versatile. You have a choice of a cap sleeve, 3/4 length sleeves, and even long sleeves. And Amanda has some great tutorials on her blog for adjusting the fit and even for making a peplum top. Next time I made a sleeveless dress (yes, there will be a next time!), I'll trim off a little from the armscythe. I was going to do it with this version but wanted to see how it looked with no changes. My personal preference is for more of a tank top look.
Special thanks to my photography team for taking the pictures (K) and finding a great new location for photo shoots that is short walk from our house (BK & MG).
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And because I know you're dying to see me in all my goofy footed glory on the skateboard...
Luckily, K missed my several near wipe outs. Though the neighbors didn't...I was the evening's entertainment. Good thing I don't take myself too seriously.;)
And don't forget to check out the rest of the pattern tour. There's already been several clever renditions of the Lady Skater!
*I was given the pattern for free for testing the Lady Skater back in June. I do love this pattern and would have absolutely purchased it if I didn't already have a copy.:)
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