Skirt Week Entry

I didn't think I'd be entering Skirt Week this year since I SOOOO didn't need another skirt. But this one was on my "MUST make" list!

This skirt was the first tutorial I bookmarked when I learned how to use Google Reader. It's an Anthropologie knock off that originally cost $160!!

My version is a black/gray chambray fabric that cost me about $10! I still need to add decorative buttons, but I'll get around to that later.

The flounce turned out to be really easy and makes a big impression! I think I say this about every new thing I make, but I think this is now my favorite thing I've sewed! I even got the ultimate compliment - Haven asked me to make one for her!!

Want to make your own? Check out this tutorial. It's great!

Crafterhours Skirt Week

We didn't win, but Lizy, Corinnea and I all got showcased today! Click the graphic to go to the site.

Old Skirt - New Photo

*Photo by Corinnea*

I don't remember if I made this skirt before I was blogging, or if I just never posted about it, or if I did and completely forgot about it. But since Kara mentioned the Crafterhours Skirt Week challenge I decided this was my favorite and I should enter it. The panels are fitted around the hips and then they swing out full at the bottom. It's a Michael Miller fabric but I can't figure out what it's called. It's like tweed or something. Corinnea? The pattern is based on a skirt from H&M and a couple of years ago I made three or four skirts out of the same pattern. I really like it. The top is Amy Butler's Cabo Halter, still a favorite pattern.