Yesterday I attacked my “to sew” pile & finished two baby blankets (one which went practically straight to the wash because of Felix) and a skirt. I got this ruffled fabric way back when I was pregnant so I made a pillow & a skirt for Penelope out of it. I couldn’t wait to get my waist back so I could make a skirt out of it. Then Felix came & I forgot all about the fabric.
A couple of measurements & two seams later, I have a new skirt! I love that I don’t have to worry about a hem in the is fabric. I hate hemming. Between this & the baby blankets I only diminished my “to sew” pile by about an eighth, but progress is progress. I’ve got too many refashions in the works.
Also, are you familiar with Cotton & Curls? It’s my new blog obsession & she has a group called refashion nation. It’s a great place to find other refashion blogs as well as list your own blog if you’re a refashionista.
I love it! The ruffle brown fabric is gorgeous. What tutorial did you use?
i just winged it. i measured my waist & subtracted about a half inch (for the elastic) then i measured my hips & the length of the skirt. i cut the fabric to the length i wanted & to the width of my hips. i sewed the ends together & tried it on. then i tapered the skirt from the hip to the waist & attached the elastic. it was pretty simple, even though my explanation is sorta crazy.
This is so cute!
Love this entire outfit! So cute! I want that skirt.
I have some of that same fabric that I’ve been dying to make a dress out of. It was boxed up before I moved and I’m thinking it’s time to whip up a quick dress. Love your skirt!!
Coffee & Inspiration
what a gorgeous skirt! great project
Nice job! I love non fraying fabrics. :)
This is adorable! I love the fit on you! You look amazing!
So cute! Love the ruffles!
I love it! Its amazing! How I want to make my own clothes, jewelry and purses and stuff…
Bellesme
LOVE the skirt! You look fabulous!
What a cute skirt! Love the fabric. Thanks for the info on Cotton & Curls! I’m a refashionista now! Woot! I didn’t know there was a community out there. Makes me all warm and fuzzy!
I love cotton&curls. And I also love that skirt. Where did you find that fabric???
oh that is just gorgeous! nice work!!
This skirt is so pretty! Not everyone can pulled off that ruffled look without looking bulky but you sure can! It looks great!
Great job on this skirt. Just wanted to say thanks for taking the picture without tons of makeup and your glasses on. Way to be real. It’s appreciated.
You are too cute!! Love this ensemble! I am inspired to start crafting into clothing:)
You are so talented, love the skirt! You are so darn cute!
I love this combo!! Cute skirt and totally love that shirt.
What is that fabric and where can I get some lol?
Julia & Merrick,
i got it courtesy of ruffledfabric.com. they have loads of different kinds of ruffled fabrics & rad elastics! check em out!
this is adorable! i so want to make one! now to decide on the color fabric to buy from ruffle fabric!!
ah, it’s awesome!!
I am almost finished with this skirt, I have cut it and sewn it together at the side, but havent attached the elastic band yet. I have seen many ways to do it, how did you do it to avoid the gathered look? Thank you. Awesome skirt.