For some reason this weekend, I felt like sewing. A lot. So I grabbed some fabric and went to work.
First I made this skirt (above) for my pal Lindsay. She liked this fabric (it was a thrifted pillowcase), so I cut a basic skirt shape from it, and used a bit of coordinating stretchy fabric for the waistband. Stretchy fabric is hard to sew…the waist seam was so horrid that I ended up covering it up with a bit of vintage eyelet trim that I swiped from my mom’s stash a few weeks ago.
Next I made a skirt for myself using this fabric that I’ve been hanging on to for too long. This time I used a pattern (Simplicity 5505). It was so easy! I think most of my skirts will be from this basic pattern from now on…the shape is perfect and the elastic waistband is unbelievably easy to do.
Finally, I made this bag out of a fabric sample that I got while working at the boutique. I wanted a purse that’s just a wee bit bigger than the one I have, but this one is just a tad too big for me. My problem with purses is that if there’s more room, I’ll fill it up. With whatever. So I have to keep them small. I added an inside pocket and a magnetic closure to this one. And I’ve passed it on to Lindsay, who doesn’t mind bigger bags.
Next up: a shirt for Linds and more skirts!
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