A skirt for mum!

Added Nov 15, 2009

by cynthia-1

Wollongong, Aust...

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Description

After reading nikkishell’s page “Sewing for others?” (I know, I’m a bit slow, it was written back in Sept 08) and spotting a nifty tutorial on theclosetseamstress’s blog, I decided it was time to sew a skirt for mum. I added interfacing to the waistband for improved durability and shape. I also added a contrast black wide band at the hemline to highlight the elaborate pattern at the skirt and compliment the waistband. I also found cute little black and white shell buttons for the double-button closure at the waistband.

Material Notes

black satin, black and white patterned crepe-backed satin, iron-on interfacing for waistband, invisible zipper, 2 X small black and white shell buttons

Difficulty

Novice

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Skirt
Style
Casual, Classic
Material
Polyester, Satin

Credits

nikkishell

http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/sewing-for-others

theclosetseamstress

http://megannielsen.com/

10 Comments

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    Nov 24, 2009, 04.38 PMby grateful

    It’s so great that you made such a beautiful skirt for your mom! I’m a novice in this trade and one day I’d love to post a picture such as yours!

    Great job, congratulations!

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    Nov 24, 2009, 04.37 PMby grateful

    It’s so great that you made such a beautiful skirt for your mom! I’m a novice in this trade and one day I’d love to post a picture such as yours!

    Great job, congratulations!

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    Nov 21, 2009, 04.43 AMby almatinka

    Very pretty skirt!!!! And I love the top she combiled it with!

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    Nov 18, 2009, 06.09 AMby queenannette

    Whih wheeeeeewwwwwww daifer!!!! Youre the trendiest mum eva!!!!!!!! Luv annette

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    Nov 17, 2009, 12.43 PMby lynnevv

    How pretty-Love the print

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    Nov 17, 2009, 10.40 AMby kazoir

    nice shoes too!

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    Nov 17, 2009, 04.26 AMby soonsoon

    It’s gorgeous! Your mum looks beautiful in the skirt. I love the fabric and the band on the waist matching the hem.

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    Nov 16, 2009, 11.20 AMby lovelypolly

    i agree with gillthecat. your mum looks so pretty! the skirt is extremely beautiful, too. if I were you, I could not give it away but wear it by myself.

    p.s. I like your mum’s jacket. where is it from? mb. also selfmade??

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      Nov 19, 2009, 01.22 AMby cynthia-1

      Hi Lovely Polly,
      Mum reckons she picked the cardigan up from a random small boutique. Thanks for your encouraging comments!

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    Nov 16, 2009, 09.09 AMby susanne2011

    wow very nice skirt! I want to make one for my mom too!

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    Nov 15, 2009, 10.08 AMby gillthecat

    your mum is so cool slim and stylish , lovely skirt well done !!!

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      Nov 16, 2009, 01.42 AMby cynthia-1

      Thanks for your lovely comment. Will pass it on to her – i’m sure she’ll love to hear that!

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