so i mentioned that i'm taking a sewing class at the local community college and our recent project was a skirt! i chose this simplicity project runway skirt pattern 2698. it was probably a little more complicated for a beginner, and i was super lost. but it had pockets, and i love pockets! well, needless to say i fell super behind so luckily, my very talented aunt linda was able to help me out. she spent the day with me (and i mean, the entire day!) showing me how the pockets worked, learning how to sew the waistband, and pleats!
but when i tried the waistband, it was super small! so then i was super bummed the skirt wouldn't even fit! (and after all that work, it better fit! hehe) so she asked if i wanted to make a new waistband. i thought, why not, how hard could it be? little did i know how much more complicated it would make the skirt! so we took new measurements, made cut a new waistband, and we had to take the pleats out of the skirt and shorten them so the skirt would match the new waistband. after lots of measurements, many hours, and complete brilliance, (all on my aunts end, i was totally clueless!) it was done!
but when i tried the waistband, it was super small! so then i was super bummed the skirt wouldn't even fit! (and after all that work, it better fit! hehe) so she asked if i wanted to make a new waistband. i thought, why not, how hard could it be? little did i know how much more complicated it would make the skirt! so we took new measurements, made cut a new waistband, and we had to take the pleats out of the skirt and shorten them so the skirt would match the new waistband. after lots of measurements, many hours, and complete brilliance, (all on my aunts end, i was totally clueless!) it was done!
A+ for the class! jk. to finish it off, my teacher thought a hand sewn hem would be nice. so that was lots of fun ;) and that is my sewing adventure on this skirt! our next project after this is making a button up blouse with collar and sleeves. yikes!
adorable skirt danni! i love the fabric.
ReplyDeletethat is quite the first sewing project...so cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty skirt! I love the fabric and I think you and your aunt did a great job! I would be totally lost myself haha, I can only sow buttons on!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I really love that skirt. It reminds me of something that Anthropologie would carry.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Wish I could sew, but I don't have the patience for it. Very impressive skirt, love the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteThis really is such a lovely skirt - it was totally worth all the effort.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great. I especially love the fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the skirt! Love the pattern so much!!
ReplyDeletevery very cute :)
ReplyDeleteCute! =) Good job! I should probably get back into a sewing class...my sewing is extremely bad...
ReplyDeletethat's really impressive. We bought a brother's sewing machine home, and a SEW everything workshop book, and teach our own, but my husband is more into it then I do. Too bad I occupied the "studio table" all the time, or else I'd be having some great skirts from him by now...
ReplyDeleteI do have some tulle stored up...I will definitely make him make something for the summer. :D
Such an adorable skirt! I had trouble with my skirt for my class and still haven't finished it but I do like to sew now. Very much =)
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your future projects!
Lovely work Danni!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, sewing is always more challenging than it seems.
I have been sewing a lot lately, or attemtpting to sew, as time permits, and am currently trying to conquer button-holes.
Have you ever been to the burdastyle website? They have some free patterns and tutorials.
I have posted my creations in the past (I always seemed to get a sour expression on my face because the weather was cold and my sister didn't know how my camera worked), but haven't posted any sewing stuff lately. I've been swamped.
I hope you post the next project so I can see your handicraft. :)
Cheers and best of luck.
S.North
great work! Love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so beautiful! I love the fabric you chose and the pattern is really lovely for summer.
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt, very cute!!
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ReplyDeletei love the skirt! and sewing is fun!
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wow, I really love the skirt! It really is fabulous.
ReplyDeletewow that skirt is really cute! good job danni and cute pics as well :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely skirt! I've been wanting to learn how to sew SO badly lately, but I really don't know where to start. My mom gave me her old dinosaur of a sewing machine and I'm scared to use it because you can't even switch the stitches. I wish there were sewing classes in my area. Right now I'm trying to find a good beginner's book that won't leave me completely lost and confused. I hope you'll keep us updated on your sewing endeavors!
ReplyDeletesooo adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out to be an adorable skirt!
ReplyDeleteI have a whole stack of clothes that don't quite fit correctly, just waiting for me to get the motivation to try to fix them...I should get on that!
A big pat on the back for a awesome job (and to your aunt for your time and energy)!! Who makes the fabric? It would be perfect in my office actually. May I ask for you to share? Keep sewing!
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