Meet skirt. Skirt was picked up, by me, at a thrift store probably four years ago. Skirt has never been worn. Skirt is a lovely J. Crew denim, worn irresistably smooth and soft from years of wear (by someone else) but alas, skirt is just a tad too tight for me. Correction: was too tight.
This project didn't take quite as much courage as my shirt from two weeks ago. There was no cutting involved. I just applied my trusty seam ripper to the middle seam, inserted a tapered panel of fabric, and sewed it back up again.
The patches helped distract from the insert. The poppy-printed scraps were leftover from an earlier project, and I'd been squirreling them away to use on something for myself. This was the perfect chance.
The patches helped distract from the insert. The poppy-printed scraps were leftover from an earlier project, and I'd been squirreling them away to use on something for myself. This was the perfect chance.I spent many happy hours in my arm chair, listening to This American Life podcasts and executing rows of perfect little blindstitches along the edges of the patches. I looove hand sewing.
Now, roll on warmer weather, so I can actually wear my refashioned goodies!
Now, roll on warmer weather, so I can actually wear my refashioned goodies!
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3 comments:
hooray for positive warm thoughts and beautiful sunny day skirts
Seriously, that is a great skirt! I really, really like the new design as it both compliments and boosts the original block design.
You're so creative...do you bottle that for sale?
Kate-- we need some positive thoughts to shoo away this "wintry mix" we're in for!
Christy-- Thanks for the kudos! I'll trade you some of my creativity for some of your sewing skills-- Elizabethan gown? Sounds lovely!
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