After a harrowing few days of constant snowfall I enjoyed seeing the sun shine today. The light bouncing off the white snow made for a bright day indeed!
I spent most of my day in my sewing room working on some projects I started over 6 months ago, which got shelved when we moved.
So here is the one I am sharing today...(I actually used 3 pair of rip torn jeans to get 6 panels as some of the legs were torn up too)
So here is the one I am sharing today...(I actually used 3 pair of rip torn jeans to get 6 panels as some of the legs were torn up too)
Last year I bought an eBook on making skirt patterns for myself using my own measurements. It was easy to follow and I started with the 6 panel skirt.
This is the pattern piece I made using my own measurements:
Since this was a practice run I used jeans that were headed for the rag bag to cut my skirt from. They were ripped and stained but I figured this would be for casual wear so no big deal.
To dress it up and to cover some stains I decided to paint on some trumpet vine.
A closer view.
There is a stain near the waistline that I have not figured out what how to deal with yet. Paint more flowers or add a little pocket?
I would've modeled it for you but I have lost 10 lbs since making the pattern so the waist gapes on me now.
That is a good thing so no complaints here!
I can take it in very easily and will do so the next sewing day I get.
I also worked on a Juliet Tunic blouse. I think it will turn out big as well but it is a practice run for that pattern also, but that is another post.
Enjoy!
Pamela
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Really cute skirt and you can't even tell that it is made from a pair of pants. I love the shape of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
What a great job on this skirt! I love working with denim, so fun. I hope that you will link this up with my Show and Share linky party, going on all week. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/02/show-and-share-sunday_20.html
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt. Maybe you can put more flowers at the top? Thanks for linking up to Creation Mondays @ ~The Life of Me~>!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt turned out wonderful! What a great idea to paint the vines to cover a stain... so pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by for a visit and for entering my giveaway! Sorry to hear about all of the roses you lost due to the cold temps... so sad. I haven't tried Hyde Hall yet... thanks for the suggestion. :)
I hope you have a wonderful week... enjoy the sunshine!
~ Jo :)
What a great idea! I just posted a jeans to skirt tutorial - but never even thought of making one this style! I love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a mahvelous idea from jeans, luv the style.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to add this project in our linking party where every Wednesday we showcase projects for our readers to discover.
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/colours-of-spring-be-inspired-linking.html
Thank you,
Maggie
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