The fabric was the inspiration for this skirt. It is another voile from Spotlight. I immediately thought of my sister and a full mid-length skirt when I saw it.
I used this tutorial. It is a pretty good one. I made a few mistakes but got there in the end. I ended up top-stitching the waistband down because I tried to hand stitch but just couldn't get it looking professional enough- or secure enough for that matter. My hand-stitching is pretty average. I was worried the top-stitching might look amateur but I'm glad I did it. I also machine-hemmed the bottom because by this morning, I was over it.
I had to add lining to mine because the fabric was so thin. Lovely Carolyn gave me some advice for that. This was the recommended gathering method and it was AWESOME- will definitely be using it again!
Now it is off to Melbourne for Peta. Best sister in the world award for me, perhaps?!
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Gorgeous Sarah, I'm sure your sister will love it.
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO! I LOVVEEE IT! I also found a blog which has a tute on circle skirts, I found it particularly helping when it came to inserting the zip.
ReplyDeletehttp://ficklesense.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/how-to-make-circle-skirt-full-34-12-14.html
beautiful fabric and what a lucky sister! hats off to you for such a pretty creation. looks great!
ReplyDeleteBest sister in the whole wide word for sure. LOVE that yellow fabric. Awesome +.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely. I would really like to try my hand at some 'grown up' sewing. You did a great job and a pretty fabric choice too.
ReplyDeleteOH I wish I had a sister like you! It's gorgeous I love the fabric you chose. x
ReplyDeleteYou should of made two, cause she's going to love it and you'll miss it! Beautiful work:)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one best sister award coming your way! It turned out great, very professional looking indeed.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Thanks for the link, it is now book marked for once the baby weight has dropped off. :)
ReplyDeleteWonder what would happen if I sent my sister the link...