finished it - what a joy! I spent a few hours working on this one with much concentration. I tried so hard not to rush it, it was hard, but paid off. A few seams were ripped and re-done in the process, I tell ya. Kamikaze-sewing happened a few times.
This skirt was made using the Built By You A-line skirt pattern which is easy and also easy to amend. I lengthened the pattern by about 2 inches and took the side seams in to create a really fitted A-line. I also added some diagonal red - using an old scarf I found in the oppy. I love the cornflower blue and red combination. I love this fabric so much - it's organic cotton bought at Amitie. Totally happy with how this turned out. I made it a wee bit on the small side but I can squeeze myself into it holding my breath.
It definitely has flaws and uneven lines but a handmade piece is never going to look like something bought in a shop. Important lesson for me to learn and important, too, not to let perfectionism ruin the joy of making something.
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I LOVE the skirt, it looks just perfect to me. I was thinking I might get the Built By You, may have to invest in it
Thanks Cindy! I think the book is worth it- comes with three free patterns for skirt, shirt and pants. I haven't attempted the shirt and pants yet but the skirt I've made about 3 times and love the pattern! Also the book has lots of tricks and stuff for amending patterns - it managed to convince me that not EVERYTHING needs bias binding... :)
Thanks Cindy! I think the book is worth it- comes with three free patterns for skirt, shirt and pants. I haven't attempted the shirt and pants yet but the skirt I've made about 3 times and love the pattern! Also the book has lots of tricks and stuff for amending patterns - it managed to convince me that not EVERYTHING needs bias binding... :)
Noice work. You could wear it on your next fliiiiighsssshhht.
(Read that and still laughing about it. She must have an Eastern Suburbs accent, hahahaha).
She does too - graysshhh!
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