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Popped into the local fabric shop today to grab some Autumnal fabric for a tutorial blog on making a skirt and managed to walk out with some extras that definitely were not on the list! A perpetual problem that leads me to request more shelving regularly.

Fox Panel and main fabrics
The fabric is by Moda from designer Gingiber I got mine from here The Sewing Studio

I managed to sneak away to the studio this afternoon and got the first skirt made and I love it.
The geometric main fabric for the body of the skirt with the deep side pockets make for a stylish simple skirt that lets the fabric speak. 

Front on 
One side with a rabbit pocket


Other side with a foxy pocket
 I would team this with a plain long sleeved t-shirt in cream, a black cardigan, thick tights and chunky boots.



There are also bear and owl options for the pockets.
Limited stock available in 2/3 yrs, 4/5 yrs, 6/7 yrs, 8/9 yrs, from £20 please message me at darkstardesignsmail@gmail.com or through my Dark Star Designs facebook page if you would like to order one.

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