This skirt is by far one of my favorite creations. It's rather simple and took me all of about 1 hour to make from cut to sew (haven't hemmed yet). I have had this fabric in my stash for about 3 years or more. Never knowing exactly what I was going to make with it. I actually initially thought about making some kind of handbag, but I thought it was just too pretty and deserved to be something more than a bag. But I didn't think I had a enough fabric to be much else. I think I may have right at a yard. My buddy Kay actually cut the skirt and showed me that it could be a pleated skirt. I was like wow, I didn't see that. I needed to use a contrasting waistband, which I used a stretch cotton and contrasting pocket.
The fabric is by Alexander Henry and its called "La Dolce Vita", from 2008. The print and details in the fabric are amazing. Its a retro print which makes it even more funky.
I really love how it turned out.
Happy Sewing!
that is beautiful! if you haven't hemed it yet I'd do a rolled hem as to not lose any of the beautiful print on the bottom, just a thought!
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Great idea Helen and thank you so much.
DeleteI love this! The print and the style and everything!
ReplyDeleteTanks Freshlysewn
DeleteBeautiful use of Gorgeous fabric! I love your skirt! Great job!
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Thanks Bonnie, I appreciate it.
DeleteLovely skirt Melanie!!!! Great Job! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful skirt! Love the way you did the contrast waist band.
ReplyDeleteYup that's a cute skirt, the fabric is everything tho!
ReplyDeletePretty skirt, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is super cute!!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice skirt and it looks lovely on you! Shauna
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and in such beautiful fabric!
ReplyDeleteOMG what a gorgeous skirt! It was totally worth the wait of using this fabric!
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