Yesterday was errand day for me and I wanted something comfortable to wear in the summer heat. I decided to wear this recently sewn top and skirt. This is an outfit that went together so easily and happily, it fit just right. Love it when that happens - sometimes the first time I use a pattern I end up making adjustments to it before I'm happy but this was one of the rare occasions when all went well without my tinkering. ;o)
I've included a close-up of the linen that I made the skirt from. Very girly with the embroidery and pink tie dye. The halter style top is made from white eyelet that I got from Nicola months ago. At the time, I didn't know what I would make from it, but it is well suited to the top I made from it. (Proof that it's always good to add to your fabric stash.... hee hee).
I bought the pink linen during one of my thrift store adventures. I paid $2 for 3metres on sale day. A very good deal. Besides sewing this skirt from the yardage I have a dress cut out waiting to be sewn and I still have fabric left over to make something else out of. I guess I should really make some sort of bag to match my summer togs.... time to go search the stash for ideas.
I've included a close-up of the linen that I made the skirt from. Very girly with the embroidery and pink tie dye. The halter style top is made from white eyelet that I got from Nicola months ago. At the time, I didn't know what I would make from it, but it is well suited to the top I made from it. (Proof that it's always good to add to your fabric stash.... hee hee).
I bought the pink linen during one of my thrift store adventures. I paid $2 for 3metres on sale day. A very good deal. Besides sewing this skirt from the yardage I have a dress cut out waiting to be sewn and I still have fabric left over to make something else out of. I guess I should really make some sort of bag to match my summer togs.... time to go search the stash for ideas. 
3 comments:
That looks fantastic! Love both items, give us some details on the skirt. Does it have a zipper? (basically I want to know how easy is it to make?)I am finding skirts so much cooler to wear in the summertime too. I seem to be getting quite a collection of thrifted skirts but would like to make some too.
Thanks, H. Yes the skirt has a zipper in the left hand side seam - very easy. No traditional waistband on this style, it's more of a yoke so that it will curve to your body. This means no pleats, darts or gathering to join the main skirt pieces to the yoke - just simple seams. Also no fussing with pant hook and slide closures or a button, snap or anything. Just a zipper.
Very nice Katherine!
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