Remember this fabric from Sunday Stash?
Well look!
Ta da! I have actually managed to make myself an article of clothing!
And I've even worn it out and it didn't fall apart! And nobody seemed to be pointing and laughing at the bad "homemade-ness" of it! I'll admit I did secretly wish that someone might stop me and ask where I got it from so that I could modestly exclaim,
"oh! This? I MADE IT MYSELF!!!!!!"
and then bask in the glory that would be their utter astonishment that I had made such a beautiful ... sorry. I shall snap out of that right now.
I got the hot tip on this pattern from the Tessuti blog and had to order it in from Canada.
(sorry, bad photo)
I know it says "easy-to-sew" up the top there but it certainly challenged my basic sewing skills. Darts, waistbands and pockets *shudder*. Luckily this version did not require a zip. I'm working my way slowly up to that world of scariness!
You did a great job.
ReplyDelete"Hey! Where did you get that great skirt?"
- Insert wolf whistle -
ReplyDeleteWell done - it's looks bloddy fabulous!
Uhhhh I meant bloody fabulous - too late and too many vinos ;)
ReplyDeleteYippeeee! It looks fantastic!!! Congratulations. Brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteYour Skirt looks Great...I don't sew clothes either..I am hearing you regarding the pattern...You are allowed to Skite...
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It looks great, I would gladly wear it (but probably won't fit in it)!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work Mel. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andi - oh and in answer to your question ... "I MADE IT MYSELF!" Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteoh that cracks me up Kate! Hope the vino was good! And thanks a bloddy lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leonie! I am now trying to figure out if there is enough fabric left to send to you with some of the black linen for some fishermans pants. How much do you need for the top fold over bit?
ReplyDeleteyes well there is a bit of wiggling involved getting the skirt over the 'ol hips I have to say ... I figured the sizing was American and so went with a size ten but it is VERY snug!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gret!
ReplyDeleteNote to self...never drink and type :)
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Skirt looks fabulous! G-reeen with envy here - I have never made an article of clothing, and kinda wish I could. It looks great, A+ for effort, fabric choice, and pattern style!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Just love that fabric. Isn't it satisfying to make your own clothes!
ReplyDeleteFantastic skirt!!! Very nice! Lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteOh well done Mel! It looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute (bloddy cute in fact :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it in that fabric too!
I've been looking for a skirt pattern for ages - an a-liny one but haven't seen any I like. Can I ask where you got it? I think I want to make one too.
Oh, your so fabulous and so is the skirt! So clever! Darts, waistbands and pockets do not sound simple! But I have jsut attempted my first zip and if you can do darts, you can do the zip. The secret is to hand tack it in place, with your handstitching exactly where you want to machine stitch. If you follow the hand stitches you zip will be perfect... in theory...
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Am in awe of your Darts, Waistbands and Pockets. Am also mortally terrified of zippery.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is darling - great job!
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