Actually, more like two days of twirl skirts.
I have a cold. A really bad one. The kind where you think your head might explode from the pressure, you are coughing up a lung, and you can't breathe. Just in time for a rainy 4th of July...
But I had sewing days, and you know how it is. These days aren't often enough, and I wanted to take advantage. I was planning on some pattern work this week, but I just couldn't do it. My brain was like that commercial where the woman's head is sort of floating above her body. I am not actually taking anything other than a little ibuprofen at night, but I still feel disjointed.
I am totally inspired by Heather Bailey's blog, and saw an adorable twirl skirt using her fabrics. I really wanted to try this out because the cutting portion is just a series of rectangles and a little bias. Simple. But totally beautiful. So, I made a LOT of them. And I am getting an idea for displaying at markets in my sinus congested head. The only question is whether to just applique a t-shirt to coordinate or make the top myself. What would you do?
So, my daughter is bewitched...
And what little girl wouldn't be?
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Such fantastic combinations! I love your use of color. You could always add a little cap sleeve to a tank so it's sort of a mix between embellished and made by you. Happy 4th!
Very cute! I have 5 flouncy skirts cut out and I really needed this to get me going on finishing them!
I love those! I have a similar one, and I use a lot of those fabrics, but I love seeing how different ours can be!
I'm in the same boat on the tops-- embellishing is so easy and fun-- but you have to buy the inventory up front. And how do you know how many/what size... and then organic, regular, ACK. It's why I'm stuck with that idea right now. Makes me want to learn to sew on knit better. I have a couple of sites with really good prices marked, if you're interested!
Thanks for your comments everyone!
Melissa, I have had some success with sewing knits, but the idea of sewing t-shirts isn't super appealing to me. All that work for little remuneration IMO. Easier to buy a blank and work from there. But you're right, the sizing, how many, etc. is all a little overwhelming. And of course summer (although barely started here in rainy NH), is really over as far as clothing is concerned. But for next summer, I'll remember to get a jump on all this.
I'd love to know your sources for blanks. I was looking at one last night, www.monag.com. The quality looked OK. I'm specifically looking for one with a puff sleeve.
Happy 4th!
Oh I love these colors ;)
So nice ! All that I love !
The skirts are beautiful! Are you going to post a tutorial? I would love to make a few for my girls.
Julia, here is a link to the shop where you can purchase the pattern. I only modified it slightly :)
www.fabritopia.com
Happy sewing!
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