Well, I'm happy to be able to cross one more thing off the list! I sewed up this A line skirt yesterday afternoon. I'm so pleased with it! I started with a partial vintage sheet that I got from
Heather a few years ago. It's crazy how much lag time there is from acquiring fabric to actually sewing with it...but I digress! I was able to eek out just enough length for my skirt. I added a lining, which is a detail that gave me a bit of trouble, but it was well worth the stitch ripping in the end. Overall, the skirt has a really nice finished look and feel. The lining adds a lot of stability to the skirt...which is nice. :) This is the same pattern I used for
this skirt, which I sewed nearly one year ago. The pattern came from the book
Flirt Skirts, which is a very handy resource for skirt sewing. The only issue with this one is that it is a little too wide for me. But no worries, I've got big hips. It's good that they are good for something. :)
Darling skirt - it looks great! I'm seeing so many people making such cute summer skirts I'm starting to rethink the fact that I have pretty much stopped sewing clothes.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so cool! Love the fabric pattern =D
ReplyDeleteGreat job, it looks terrific! I never bump into vintage sheets that pretty, I always seem to find the ones with Strawberry Shortcake or something....
ReplyDeleteFunny, I was thinking of my skirt fabric too. You are on a roll. I love that you took photos of the second skirt in the same spot at the first. I foresee a series... :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks so cute on you! I absolutely despise shorts so skirts are my friend all summer long. May just have to add this one to my list. Smiles-Beth
ReplyDeleteCute skirt, Amanda! Summer skirts are so comfy!
ReplyDeleteNice work.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteCute skirt!
ReplyDeletecute n beautiful skirt! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I am so jealous right now! :-) That skirt is just beautiful! That is a wonderful idea too. I never thought of using vintage sheets in that way!
ReplyDeleteI love that! I totally want to make myself one now!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful. I plan on making sow skirts this summer. Using a sheet is a great idea. What kind of fabric did u use for the lining?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty skirt! And your van trash cans are sweet, too!
ReplyDeleteI like your skirt. Almost makes me want to sew clothing again. As for the length of time between acquiring fabric and using it, I think of that as getting use to the fabric. I don't like new fabric, I have to let it 'age' awhile before using. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletecindy
Is there no end to your talents and scrap using? Nice work!
ReplyDeleteack!! so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your skirt! Just beautiful! I'm off to check out that pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired to sew a summer dress from a vintage sheet, now! There should be enough fabric in one sheet, I'd think.
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt and the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the color and sweet simple lines...great job!! Another use for vintage sheets, guess I am going to have to get on the band wagon now and hunt for some!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I wish (a) I could wear skirts well, and (b) I could sew skirts well. Haha!
ReplyDeleteFiesta,
ReplyDeleteI used cotton fabric for the lining...specifically a white grunge print from Moda that I wasn't particularly crazy about. I had plenty and it worked well as the lining because it's all hidden underneath.
AJ
Ooh, I love it! The print is cute :)
ReplyDeleteReally cute fabric/sheet and skirt
ReplyDeleteooh! i have the perfect sheet to make a skirt from. if only i was more confident with my clothing sewing...i hate making clothes and having yet another poorly fitting item.
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