The Basics:
Pattern: Colette Mabel, version 3.
Fabric: Approximately 1 yd. of navy ponte de roma leftover from my first Lady Skater.
Alterations: Added 1″ length
Notions: Thread and Wundertape.
Make it again?: Definitely. I’d like to make 1-2 more of these for work and the mini version for fun at some point. Maybe out of mermaid spandex?
Favorite parts: Same as last time. Comfort and how quickly I was able to finish it.
Other thoughts: I completed this project during a mini-stay/sewcation I took last week. It was a palate cleanser of sorts. I’ve been in a massive funk over the last few weeks, so I wanted something quick and easy to recalibrate myself. This project definitely fits the bill. Since I’d already cut the pattern for Mabel #1, it didn’t take much time at all to cut the pieces for this version. I think it took 3 episodes of Archer from cutting to hemming.
There’s really not a lot to say about this. My first Mabel is a regular wardrobe staple, and hopefully this one will be as well. The ponte de roma is a little lighter than my first one, so I do have to be careful about undergarment lumps and bumps. With fall coming on, I think it’ll be perfect with thick tights and cardigans. It’s nice to have another Mabel in rotation!
Since November is also Nerdvember, I decided to style this ensemble with one of my favorite nerdy pieces: my House Targeryan cardigan! Unfortunately, I can’t find it on the HBO site anymore. I swear, I wear this thing at least once a week. It pretty much goes with my entire wardrobe.
Do you watch Game of Thrones? Which house is your favorite?
The Geeky Seamstress 
Mabel is going to be one of my next projects. I love how fast everyone says it is! I’ve only watched GoT and not read the books, but at this point, I think my favourite house might be the Martels.
Have fun, Megan! It really is a great instant gratification project. Both of mine have been finished in about an hour and a half. I don’t finished it quite the way the instructions call for, which helps cut the time down a bit.
Ooh, love the Martels!
Love the skirt (and that cardigan!). The skirt is definitely perfect for fall with leggings or tights.
Thanks! I’ve worn it a couple times now, and it’s definitely a new favorite 🙂