Style mavens notwithstanding, I've been having fun making skirts, and that's what counts. Heidi doesn't ever have to know - unless my BFF Martha sends her this link :)
Anyhow, here's another skirt I made with vintage sheet fabric. This one is based on the Saturday Market Skirt in Sandi Henderson's Sewing Bits and Pieces: 35 Projects Using Fabric Scraps
Because I'm a "bit" (ok, a foot or so) shorter than the model in the book, I went with only three tiers instead of four. I liked how the pattern was written, that you use X number of squares for each section. Your size determines the size of the squares. Brilliant!
The pattern calls for a drawstring waist, but I decided on elastic to be more comfy (hey, I'm over 40 - it's all about comfort now). I also made the first tier a bit less full, and from one solid strip of fabric. I also made an underskirt, so I don't need a slip (see comfort note above).
I'm so excited that I'm still learning new things in sewing and crafting - wait till you hear what else I learned this week - I'll talk about it on the podcast - promise!
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3 comments:
Very cool! I know what you mean about being all about comfort! You're doing a great job on these. I haven't ventured into making one, because with my body type, I would look like a cow in one of these! (Wait, I am a cow!) Have a great day!
Mama Pea AKA Stephanie in Michigan
that's a pretty cute skirt Jean..take a pic with you in it I'd love to see :)
Valerie
http://www.PastimesOnline.ca/Vals-Quilting/
I am encouraged by your free and easy way of describing your new skirt. I have some patches that I don't really like (they are a bit dark) so I thought of stitching them together into tiers as yours, if I line it I could be wearing in this autumn/early winter! Thank You for your inspiration :0)
Val xx Oxfordshire UK
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