As soon as i clapped eyes on Amy Butlers latest fabric collection i knew it was destined to become a skirt. I cut some big 10" squares and patchworked them together and then cut out an a-line shape. It took two attempts to get the zipper reasonable - my tip for future zipper installations is to leave a huge seam allowance (like an inch!) to make life easier. ( It would have also helped to use a zipper foot but i dont have one for my machine thats set up and i was too lazy to set up the other machine...so slack i know! )
Its all cut on the bias which gives it a fair amount of give which is good for a fitted skirt. I also think bias cut skirts are a lot more flattering to wear. I put a waist band around the top but i think it might need some elastic in the waist band to help it fit snug, with the bias skirt it stretches a bit when i wear it so im hoping by inserting the elastic it will be less likely to fall off when i wear it!
Overall im happy with how its turned out, pretty much how i imagined and with a slight modification it will become my "new favourite",
Here are some more "favourites", maybe you will be inspired...
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| (The links for these gorgeous photos are on my flickr) |
Have a great weekend!
x
24 comments:
GORGEOUS! Oh my goodness it is just beautiful as a skirt, wow.
Lark is such a lovely range!! And by golly it makes a gorgeous skirt!!! And just in time for summer!! I predict you'll get lots of wear out of it.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! i think i just died and went to heaven, your skirt is all kinds of wonderful, it looks so gorgeous on you too, you skinny lil thang!
x
The skirt is gorgeous:) It looks like it's going to be a summer favourite and so nice and comfy too. xo
Your skirt is gorgeous, I love it. I can't believe I saw Lark in a quilt shop and thought ho hum.
It looks fabulous in your skirt.
So flattering and that is going to go with everything too. Beautiful skirt! x
Oh Melissa. It's 12 different kinds of beautiful. Makes me wish I wore skirts but I have that child bearing hip ugly going on.
You clever cuss you! I never would have thought of doing that with a layer cake.
I love your skirt , it's my new favourite too !
Loving that skirt. Love that you cut it on the bias as well. Looks so amazing. x
Be still my beating heart.... xxxx
That is the most gorgeous skirt I've ever seen. I so so love it. Brilliant.
Wow - looks really great and summery
I love that skirt so much, the fabric is beautiful and the cut is so so flattering on you and the colours- delish.
Stunning!!
LOVE your skirt,Im inspired!!!
Wonderful skirt, I feel inspired for summer here- only 6 months away
oooh I love this, was only wondering what to do with my Amy Butler Love stash yesterday, now I want one! thanks for the inspiration.
Melissa, your skirt is beautiful! My friend keeps asking me to make her the same Lark!!! LOL. Would you please help me by telling how much fabric was used in this project?
Thank you!
~ Iryna
birynav09@yahoo.com
Wonderful skirt!!
How many squares??
Cláudia
Gorgeous skirt!!!
I love the skirt. I love the unique blend of colors. I finally love how good it looks on you.
-ontario honey
Beautiful! Any chance you would make a how-to post? I'd love to try something similar but am new to sewing and would need a how-to.
Thanks!
I would also love to know how many squares you used!
where did you get all of that fabric that is all different colors? maybe you could show us how to do in a video maybe . . . i'm new to sewing but would love to know how you did this!
thanks! it is so gorgeous!
love,
ariella
www.glitterartfit.blogspot.com
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