skirt love

Yay! I finally got some time to work on, and finish, my skirt.  No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you--I didn't use the fabric that I thought I would. Not at all surprising, for me anyway. I often change the plan at the last minute! You see, It's just that I had all this great vintage fabric ( remember? ) that was already cut into nice neat strips. Seemed like a perfect set up.

See that middle piece of fabric between the 2 ruffles, well I sewed it on to the WRONG side of the skirt! I was so upset with myself, such a silly mistake. I was in no mood to rip it out and start over, so I decided to just incorporate the mistake as part of the plan. Really now, I had the house to myself for about an hour and I surely was not going to spend it seem-ripping! ( granted, I do like a raw and ravel-y look sometimes ) I was close to scrapping the whole thing because I was starting to lose my vision for it, and because that piece of fabric sewed onto the wrong side was r-e-a-l-l-y starting to bug me ( yet, I was unmoved to tear it out!) Leaving it that way pretty much dictated that the rest of whatever I did was raw too.

Pocket on back

Then, I was having trouble deciding what fabrics to use next. Long story short, once I got the the top ruffle on I was feeling very happy . The bottom fabric is from my stash and I adore the it way looks with the others. I was telling my pal Em , who zipped over early this morning to check it out, that I would never have picked these fabrics out from the start. I think that's one reason I sometimes sew by the seat of my pants...making decisions each step of the way. It's kinda like opening a present--exciting to see what exactly you'll end up with.

I'm all stoked to re-do some more skirts! I love this one, and I know it will actually get worn--a lot. Unlike some most of my other clothing projects!

Comments

[neihgbor em]

hi there! i heard you wore it today... in public- how fun!! i love the shot you took at the end of your post where you're looking down at the skirt with your feer pointed real cute towards each other! you wear it well!!

[Morgan]

Completely adorable, Toni!

[Junk 2 Jewels]

I adore that! perfect for spring. Is that linen? Tracy

[Jennifer]

Toni
LOVE it :) It is just darling!

[tracey]

Love love love the skirt. The images are lovely too!

[Kate]

Fabulous skirt! Great fabrics.

[amanda]

Ohh!! I love it. Very very cute. I just got a ruffler for my machine to try out, and I've been wanting to do a skirt thing. This one is just fabulous. And does this skirt mean that it's spring? I do think so. ;)

[meg]

I would definitely chalk this one up as a success, Toni - really cute! I can't seem to get over being intimidated by ruffles, but this makes me want to try.

[Rebecca F.]

Wow. Fantastic. I knew you would do something great but that skirt is really wonderful. It makes me want to have one for myself!!

Great job!!

[Tracy]

The skirt re-design is fantastic! So flirty & fun, love the pocket addition too! It is amazing how what starts as a "mistake" turns into a new creative break through, a real a-ha moment...There's always potential, even with "mistakes"...Happy Days wearing you kicky new skirt! :o)

[Amber A.]

So cute! I need to make some skirts...

[LeeAnn]

Now that's exactly what I had in mind when I mentioned using them for skirts. Hmmm... I wanted to make a new skirt for this weekend. Maybe I will have to use you for inspiration.

[victoria]

I love your skirt! I am the same way about using the small bits of time I get alone--it always seems like something happens like ripping out a seam or ripping rows out of knitting and I resent wasting my free time on it! Did you make up your skirt pattern? If not, would you mind telling me which one it is?

[molly]

i love it, toni! I wasn't even expecting you'd go shorter with the skirt, and I think it looks great like that!
i love your description of how you sew because I'm the same way. I love to just run with things and make decisions as I go. Then the end result is exciting (although sometimes much different than my original "plan"...)

[Stephanie Lynn]

I love it.

[Felicia]

It's delightful. Sometimes mistakes can turn into something beautiful.

[Suzie Sews]

worth the wait, its lovely. A happy skirt I think!
Suzie Sews (UK)

[jen]

Very cute. I can't even tell you sewed the fabric on the wrong way. Look great to me.

[Wende]

I adore this skirt! Bravo, you! It's official, I need to order the ruffle foot for my sewing machine. :D

(just found your blog and am wondering how I ever missed it! It's FABU!)

[samantha]

great skirt - I really like the 'mistake' it makes it more individual.

[Glamour Mom]

It's beautiful! What a pro you are. I love the length. Not too short and not too long. The little bit of color gives it a real simple yet playful look. Love it!

[Toni]

Jewels--Yes, the skirt is linen.

Victoria--I didn't use a pattern for this, it was a long skirt that I already had, I cut the length and added ruffles. You can see the before pictures if you click on the 'skirt' link in this post.

Thanks all!!

[Erika]

Too cute~thanks for the inspiration!

[teresa]

Oh it's SOOOOOO adorable...in a funky good way. A great happy accident!

[kristen]

love it!