I treated myself to a sewing class (here) tonight, instead of teaching others I got to make something for myself. I chose the exposed elastic waistband skirt technique, similar items have been around every store lately. This one was made of fuchsia dupioni and took about two hours. I think that since I didn't have to work very hard and very long on it I might fiddle with it a bit. Make it a little less full and maybe a little shorter, but the jury is still out on the length.
It turns out that this picture is very unflattering but I will survive it if barely...
The little Express cardigan is a default choice, a bodysuit from American Apparel would be my preference. By the way what's up with the completely rabid poses of the models on that website!!!!
I would also love to sport a belt like this one from Jcrew :
I tried it on yesterday with this black skirt but ended up with just the skirt, I thought it too expensive. I want to try an make one for the purple skirt above. It would be like waist jewelry.
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How lovely to be able to contemplate a shorter skirt!
Ugh, American Apparel. I go in there once a year, if that. And it's usually t buy some solid coloured item for a Halloween costume. I am about as liberal as they come, but the soft core porn does me in.
Posted by: Cheryl Arkison | May 27, 2010 at 08:54 PM
oh, i love the skirt. i've made 2 this week for my girls from left over bits of pants & shirts. they are super easy & comfy. i have plans to make a dress for myself with the elastic method using an XL liberty for target shirt & a tank top
Posted by: mommymae | May 28, 2010 at 08:44 AM
Your skirt turned out very nice! Even better since you didn't have to spend very long making it. You have the legs for shorter but I think it looks wonderful at the current length. I'm sure it would look great with the J Crew belt too.
Yikes, The AA site is scandalous. I'm wishing I had not looked. :P
Did you find a secret room at Yellow Bird for the lessons? It must be larger than I remember.
Posted by: Lisa | May 28, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Such a pretty color purple. The shine of the silk is luminous.
I think it is the perfect length, but if you'd like it shorter, go for it!
Feeling inspired to dust off the sewing machine.
Posted by: Karen Case | May 29, 2010 at 08:46 PM
The skirt is wonderful! I love the fabric you chose, makes it a little more special. You are an inspiration and I feel some new clothes coming my way, lol!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cheryl | May 30, 2010 at 01:01 PM
what a great skirt & a fun way to treat yourself to a class!! ..AA's ads in our paper gross me out so much i don't even want to venture over to their sight ...but that belt, on the other hand, is yummy --i do hope you'll make one so we can see :)
Posted by: Erin | May 30, 2010 at 09:01 PM