How's that for a title? ;) I spent yesterday making this skirt and taking approximately 300 pictures of the process. :D But, those are for something special, and I can't reveal anything yet. *grin*
I drafted the wide waistband, copied the fly from a pair of jeans, learned how to do buttonholes, and lined the pockets with fun striped fabric- all firsts! So thankful it all worked out. :)
Stripes make me happy. :D
The fabric is light weight (about 6.5oz, to be specific) so it drapes nicely.
The buttons (they have little eagles on them) were from my great-grandmother's stash.
You know those little useless pockets inside the other pockets of jeans? Well, I varied that idea and made a diagonal pocket. :D
So... sorry to just whet your appetite for what is coming, but I really wanted to share! :D Any guesses?
well since I already know I won't say! except for that I'm excited!! Your skirt turned out SO well!! I would never have guessed that you made it!
ReplyDeleteLove love love! Can't wait to see if you possbile are making a pattern with all those 300 photos!! :) Great job Olivia! Makes me want to get back to sewing clothing again. Its been a while.
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Rebecca
Love the skirt! Can't wait till you reveal something!
ReplyDeleteLove, Katie
Very cool! I haven't time to sew anymore, but I can always read your blog and get ideas for later. :-) LOVE the skirt. Great job.
ReplyDeleteJoanna
Oh my! That is a beautiful skirt! So flattering. I adore the striped lining on the pockets!
ReplyDeleteGenevieve
Love love love the skirt! I want one:)
ReplyDelete♥Michelle
I absolutely LOVE this skirt!! Could you make about a dozen of them for me? haha! You are QUITE the seamtress. :) (and yes, I always hate those tiny pockets inside the big pocket!)
ReplyDeleteI hope it's a tutorial ;-)
ReplyDeleteI found your fashion blog through pinterest... all the skirts that you have made wow me- I love to sew and want to learn to make them like that!
Lovely skirt. Where did you get your denim? I am frequently disappointed with fabric shop denim.
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt! Did you make the pattern? If not, what pattern did you use? I would love to make myself a skirt like this one!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I made the pattern. Stay tuned to my blog and you just may be able to make a skirt like this! ;)
DeleteOooh, I certainly hope it's a pattern, because I would love to make a similar skirt! I must admit I have been admiring your skirts for several days now. :) Looking forward to the announcement!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely skirt. You are very talented. I need to practice my sewing so that I can get that good. Looking forward to seeing what's next :)
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Abeeda
Do you sell these? If so i will Defenitly buy one!
ReplyDelete~Aaliyah~
Yes please make n sell!!! I can't sew :/
DeleteI love this! I'm been doing an upcycled denim skirt and I'd love to have a waist like this for it.
ReplyDeleteOh my! SUCH A feminine, cute, pretty, says Bethany all over it kinda skirt!!! :D I'd LOVE to be able to make one just like it! Would you consider posting a tutorial on how?
ReplyDeleteBethany
www.handsthatbless.etsy.com
This is SO cute how did you make it?
ReplyDeleteAs you may tell I am new to this blog!!!
Do you use patterns and which one! Do you let people buy your skirts?
ReplyDeletePlease tell us what patterns you use!!!! :)
Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI really like this skirt. I am SO in for the e-book!!!
this is sooo gorgeous! on top of my list of things to make!! :)
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