5 In My Designs Archive

And so I made a Skirt

With the temperature slowly rising, I now feel like ditching my jeans for some less covering items. So when I saw, in my local textile store, this piece of fabric laying in the clearance basket, I thought it would be just perfect for a little summer skirt…!

 

I was first attracted by its color but it is its linen texture that won me over. To be honest I am pretty sure this fabric was intended for home wear or tableware, but who cares? I just love it as it is! The nice thing is that I could convert one of its own multicolor stripe into a cute waistband.

 

 

 

As I was already busy with other more important projects, I decided to use a very simple design which I could sew in just a few hours… So I went for a little gathered high-waisted skirt.

 

 

 

I cannot wait to wear it…  As soon as I do, I will show you some pictures!

But tell me… What would you pair it with?

 

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  • Al
    24 May 2012 at 9 h 32 min

    I’d wear it with a simple white T-shirt and ballet flats, blue are the best I think!
    It’s such a nice skirt, I love everything from the color to the shape… I wish I could sew as good as you!

    kiss

    Al

    • Valentine
      26 May 2012 at 12 h 52 min

      Thanks Alessia !
      Well, I wish I could draw like you 😉 But unfortunatelly we can’t have it all :-S
      Ah yes the white tee can be a good idea too… I tried it with a soft yellow tee yesterday and it turned out nice as well.
      As soon as I can… Pictures!
      xxx

  • Edna Gee
    24 May 2012 at 17 h 51 min

    Love it. And the colours. You should set up shop, I want one. I’ve been contemplating sewing a skirt for me, but haven’t gotten that far yet, and also I do not have the same craftsmanship as you do. I will try though when I have time 🙂

    • Valentine
      26 May 2012 at 12 h 56 min

      Thanks a lot Edna!
      Actually, have my own shop or boutique would be my dream… Let see if I can make it happen in the future.
      I was thinking to maybe do (when I’ll have time) a tutorial about this skirt… If it’ll be before you try so it could be helpfull for you. Have a nice day!

      xx

      • Edna Gee
        26 May 2012 at 13 h 27 min

        A tutorial would be amazing. 🙂