Skirt number 2 is ready to go toward my Skirt Week goal. I started this one a few weeks back with just the chevron part, but couldn’t get happy with it. The fabric was thin and needed a lining, and I couldn’t find a navy blue trim that looked just right. After much fiddling this is what I came up with.
Since I couldn’t figure out why you would actually need 2 skirts for an event that only happens once a year, I made this a bit more on the generic side of patriotic. It isn’t like she’ll be able to wear it next summer! 🙂
The chevron side was made using a Joann exclusive fabric that had the stripes printed on the diagonal. While this is obviously possible to work will, I don’t suggest it! Figuring which way to cut what was hard enough, but matching the tiny stripes was down right TERRIBLE. (it also wastes a lot of fabric)
The other side and the ruffle are just plain navy cotton with a bit of hand embroidery. This was my first try at satin stitch and my big star is more than a little wonky!
Hopefully I’ll be able to make a tutorial for this one soon, but right now I seem to have projects coming out my ears on top of the potty training. But, if you guys like it, I’m sure I’ll fit it in somewhere.
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I think she was munching an M&M, but that face is too cute! |
Thanks for visiting!
(I’m really sorry for all the crappy pictures. I’m begging my hardest for a new camera for my birthday!)
awww such cute photos, love the skirt 🙂 I'm having an embroidery giveaway over on my blog if you want to hop along! Catherine x
What a great skirt, and an adorable model! I love how it is reversible.. I admire your courage for the chevron stripes, that looks hard! Thanks for showing off!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
super cute and love it because it is reversable at this age they make little messes so this is great come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous skirt! Great idea to make it reversible – and I love the chevron fabric!
I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
this is sooooooooo darling, and you have such a precious model!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/