$5 and 2 hours

That's what it took for me to make this skirt last night. I wanted another one before I left for out of town today, so I finally did it. I got the fabric free from Sew, Mama, Sew for doing the buttonhole tutorial, the lining is a cheap broadcloath and I bought the zipper with a Joann's coupon, so I think I'm generously estimating the cost of this skirt at $5.



The fabric is from Valori Wells' Del-Hi line and I love it! It's a perfect big print for a skirt like this. The fabric is also great since it isn't stiff at all so the skirt has great movement! I made the waistband with a Kona Cotton I had laying around and it has fusible interfacing on the outer layer.



And I got a new haircut yesterday. I'm in love! I just hope that I can make it look this good myself! :)

Rainy Day=New Skirts!

A few weeks ago, Bee Square Fabrics closed and had an amazing 50% off everything sale. I bought some great fabrics with the intention of making some new summer skirts. Today was pouring rain all day, so I made two! I'm hoping to make a few more and have a new summer wardrobe.

Here's the first skirt in Alexander Henry's Yen Rose. The picture doesn't capture the colors very well but they are great and totally me!


...and another using Moda's Arcadia line. These colors are more new to my wardrobe and I'm honestly not sure if I have shirts that match, but I really like it.


I didn't use a pattern, instead I based them off of a couple of store-bought skirts I already own. I traced the waistband from one and then just improvised with the pleats and length. They both have an invisible zipper and are lined with white broadcloth.



I made a bunch of stupid mistakes with the first skirt and had some serious bonding time with my seam ripper, but the second one went much more smoothly. My favorite mistake was when I was putting the zipper in. I had twisted the skirt so when I was done with the zipper, it was a complete mess and couldn't be turned rightside out. I really wish I had taken a picture because it was priceless!