by Diva Phyllis
I started that Simplicity tunic this weekend, and then yesterday in the mail I finally got some vintage black rayon Chantilly border lace that I bought on eBay from Christina’s Goodies ‘N Things.
Christina sells wonderful vintage trims collected over the years from NY-NJ factories that closed decades ago. She adds new items all the time, and when she clears out her inventory that’s it. I bought about 11 yards of lace for $13 (including shipping.) She has high quality goods and you won’t find trims like this in modern fabric stores.
So – what did I do with this lace? Used it to trim the lining of my HotPatterns Classic Nouveau Trouser Skirt:
One of the reasons I love to sew is being able to add my own touchs to garments – no one other than me (and well – now you!) knows about this fun detail.
This skirt, BTW – belongs in every woman’s closet! I had a skirt like this years ago that I loved so much I wore it till it fell apart. This is a true workhorse pattern, and here’s the review I did on Pattern Review.
Phyllis, that is wonderful, and I really love the fact that you added a luxurious for your own pleasure. It also brings to mind that just about anyone with a sewing machine can add a lovely detail like this with very little effort. -Ann
Thanks for the link to that ebay store, I will try it out. I LOVE your green lining with the lace. How fun!!
Oh my that is a beautiful treatment. I’m in love with the green and black lace. Just received this skirt pattern the other day, thanks to your wonderful version!
ooh what I great detail.
I love love love it!
I need to keep that in mind
for my next skirt. I still have tons of lace in my stash 
What a wonderful detail on an already fabulous skirt!
A luxurious surprise at the inside of a great skirt, I would like to copy that Phyllis. The kiwi lining is smashing.
The only thing what I would do different is sewing the lace to the outside part ( right side) of the lining, and cutting away the lining around the lace from the inside ( wrong side)lining .
I love it! The pattern, the lining, the trim. Thanks for posting about it.