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A flirty skirt

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Do you remember my “make” list? It’s a listing of some things that I’d like to make this year. And I’ve actually done pretty well so far, making a few things already.

But one of the things on that list that has always intimidated me was clothing. I love the idea of making myself clothing, but I’ve been too scared to try.

But, this elastic waist flirty skirt from Growing Home has cured my fears of making clothing. I put together my very first skirt in the matter of an hour. And I think it’s actually wearable.

I had some cute dot fabric in my stash – Moda Bliss Dot in Scarlet – so I used that to make a knee-length skirt with a ruffled elastic waist.

I’m a big fan of the elastic waist. It’s comfortable, looks cute and was so simple to make. I had never made anything with elastic before and it was really quite simple.

And it has pockets, which makes me very happy.

I originally planned to use this only as a casual skirt, but at knee length, I actually think it’s appropriate with a cardigan and belt for work, too.
So, I took a quick shot of how I wore it to work – with a tank, belt and my favorite Tommy cardigan (which I’d wear everyday, and sometimes do). I’m certainly no fashionista, but hopefully no one will turn me into “What Not to Wear.”
(A few notes about the tutorial used. I used the pattern at Growing Home and found it really simple to follow. I made my skirt longer – about 22 inches finished length. I did mis-cut the panel for the skirt making it narrower across from the beginning. This caused the skirt to be less bunched at the top. And I used 1 inch elastic – which I had on hand – instead of 1 1/2 inch elastic.)
What do you think?

Comments

  1. Ahh! It’s adorable! I would totally wear it, I love the length you chose. It’s definitely cute for a casual brunch or work – well done.

  2. Oh my goodness, this skirt is adorable and so are you! Look at you all polished with your cardigan, belt and skirt.

  3. So I thought the skirt was cute, but then you revealed it had pockets? I’m about to text Shennanigans to steal it from you on her visit!

    LB

  9. You look great! Everytime you post a sewing project I kick myself for not knowing how to sew! I love it, Kim!

  11. Love it! I really like the whole outfit- americana in a preppy way. I wish I could wear belts like that but I always feel like I look huge. I made a few skirts last month, but I made them too big in the waist (better than too small I guess).

  12. I love it! I love that it has pockets, and it looks SO cute with the belt and cardigan! A skirt is the next thing on my to do list. I just might try this pattern.

  16. I love it! Since finding Pinterest, I have started a make list too. I love your outfit – my style completely. 🙂

  17. Adorable skirt! I think you’re awesome at making clothes…based on your skirt. I would totally buy it!

  21. I love this fabric!! So fun. I was just looking at a changing pad cover (not nearly as cute and fun as this skirt!!!) for our nursery in this exact fabric. It just makes me happy!

  25. I love it. You go!! I think you did an awesome job. You could wear it with so many things.

    I wish I was not afraid to sew but everything I sew ends up in the garbage, because I suck at it.

    Awesome job!!! You will have to make more outfits now.

  27. Ummm, one of these days we are going to meet and have a sewing party. At this party you will sew a bunch of stuff/I will act like I’m sewing and I will take credit for all of the cool stuff you make! Great plan!

    I LOVE this skirt!! And the fact that you would wear a cardigan every day makes you okay in my book! Do you purchase your fabric on the interweb or do you have a secret store in the area that I’m not aware of??

  30. It’s super adorable and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the work look!
    I think I’m a fan of the 1″ elastic more than I would be of the slightly larger.
    Biz