In trying to dress for my shape (ie, rectangular with no curves), I decided I needed more full, gathered skirts in my wardrobe.
I love wearing pencil skirts but they don’t do much for me.
I had some gorgeous Arizona fabric sitting on my shelf so I made myself a (fairly quick) gathered skirt using this tutorial.
I did the waistband differently then she did, but I used the tute as a jumping off point.
I didn’t have a lot of the fabric so alas, no pattern matching. *le sigh*
I used ALL of a yard and a half of the fabric. Just enough!
I also hand stitched the hem. all 80-some odd-inches of it.
#sore thumbs
When I make another one I will make the waistband a little wider-I didn’t add enough seam allowance and it fits preeetty snug.
all in all, it’s pretty fun and adds curves where there ain’t none.
So adorbs!!
You look great in it 🙂 And the fabric is so pretty! P.S. I love your hair 🙂 The color and waves suit you well 🙂
I love this fabric and the skirt is perfect for you!
This is amazing. I love the fabric.
That is so cute on you! I love it. I also love that you’ve been sewing for yourself as well, I have just started to after sewing for my girls for years and it feels great. I am a longtime lurker but this is my first comment- feels weird talking to you like I know you but I don’t!
thanks for un-lurking!! It’s fun sewing for yourself huh? I enjoy the fact that it isn’t outgrown in a few months! haha!
#sorethumbs #besthashtag
It looks adorable on you!
Lovely design and great fabric too.
I adore that fabric!
– Christina http://www.cityloveee.blogspot.com
Yes…yes! This is so very, very flattering. Make more because you look wonderful
You always make the most adorable outfits!
Such a fun skirt.
Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
oh it’s so cute jess! love that fabric.
Supercute!!
That is really cute on you! I like the casual styling too, and your hairdo.
Such a romantic skirt, really something for you and your hair is also beautiful -)
Thank you for mentionning the tutorial.
Kind regards,
Christine
Belgium