Washed and wearing

I asked CC to take a photo of me before church this morning, because this was the first time wearing my skirt after finishing and then washing it. I’d like to find (or make?) a different blouse to go with it, but for now, I think this cream colored tee will work just fine. Hooray… Continue reading Washed and wearing

Sewing Rows Together

It’s almost complete! I began sewing the rows to each other, and did a little bit each day over several days. Each time I added a row, it went from micro-to-mini-to almost-there-to the perfect length. Then I added the waistband, and then I had to order some elastic. Next up is putting in the elastic… Continue reading Sewing Rows Together

Skirt 1 rows sewn

I sewed all of my pieces into rows yesterday, and I’ve decided not to mess around with the layout that I initially decided upon. One step complete, next on to sewing the rows to each other. I am pleased with it so far, and glad that I decided to use this layer cake collection as… Continue reading Skirt 1 rows sewn

Skirt 1 layout

This morning I went ahead and cut my pieces from the first layer cake and laid them out. Due to design wall limitations at this time, I had to put some of them on two rows or just know that I’m repeating what’s on the wall a certain number of times. I have the other… Continue reading Skirt 1 layout

I have skirt plans

A couple of friends took a quilting class with Annie Smith recently (she’s the quilter whose online Quilter’s Palette class I took in, I think it was, 2009). They mentioned that she was also teaching her Bespoke Skirt pattern to another set of students after their class. One of those friends bought that pattern and… Continue reading I have skirt plans