Monday, June 1, 2009

Blue Roses







I finished this today. I originally bought the fabric on clearance from Wal-Mart; it was love at first sight! I bought all they had (only 3 yards:() and immediately started thinking of what sundress pattern to use. Alas, it went horribly wrong (too long of a story:). So, I took the tiered bottom of the dress and turned it into this skirt. I think it turned out ok. I'm not so sure about the pocket, though. I was going for one of those big poufy pockets that I've seen on so many skirts, but I don't think I achieved that! What do you think? Should the pocket go or stay????
I got lazy with the hem=| I just turned it over once and zig-zagged it. It's my favorite way to make a hem look unique without more effort:)

21 comments:

  1. NO THAT I'M A FASHION EXPERT OR ANYTHING BUT I'D SAY LOSE THE POCKET... UNLESS YOU PUT ANOTHER ONE ON THE OTHER SIDE

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  2. Gorgeous skirt! I like the pocket too.

    http://www.nearstyle.blogspot.com

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  3. ooh, gorgeous!! I love that print!!

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  4. I vote for pockets! I always love having pockets, and I see them a lot in ready-to-wear now.

    p.s. Thanks for adding me!

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  5. You're welcome!:) I really like your blog!
    I love pockets too! I try to add them to most of the clothing I make. I don't know if it quite worked for this one though!:)Thanks, though!:)

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  6. So, so pretty. You are amazingly talented. This is the perfect whimsical skirt for the warmer months! :)

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  7. great floral skirt !
    weweredamsels.blogspot.com

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  8. that fabric is so beautiful!
    you are lucky you've found it!
    i think the pocket should stay, it looks good like that. it's great that you have sewing skills *-* <3

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  9. pretty floral printed skirt :)

    and thank you for the comment!



    x

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  10. wow, great DIY. jealous of your skills!

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  11. that looks so amazing! ooooh well done, you have excellent DIY skills.

    http://anniediamond.blogspot.com

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  12. i'm impressed by your diy skills.
    so well done <3

    mi ji

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  13. You did a great job! I would love to try wearing that as a dress :)

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  14. This is so pretty! I'd love it as a bubble skirt, but I have no idea how to make that.. I just know of girls who've taken vintage long skirts or dresses and made them into bouncy little skirts!

    the pattern is gorgeous though, don't loose that ;)

    XOXO!
    hope to hear from you :-)
    love, amy !

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  15. I am not really into retro (imagine ), yet I think this skirt rocks...I would wear it with plain white t-shirt, and leather jacket...!!!

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  16. Wow, I culd never sew. Such skills! Keep the pOckets, they could come in handy and are vey cute!
    XOXOXO
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

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  17. i love those pockets! and am in awe of your sewing talent.

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  18. Pockets can be very useful! I would keep it. Lovely job.

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