I became interested in folk costumes and obsessed with traditional skirts. I made this little skirt for my daughter Marie, inspired by czech folk costumes; the fabric is called “modrotisk”, although I´m not sure it´s “real” modrotisk. I´ ve just ordered some traditionally made one (similar to the one the women on the picture wear), so I will know the difference soon :). And I love lace…
old cotton from my mother´s stash, lace, elastic
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Jan 21, 2011, 08.54 PMby Syl .
I love this skirt – love folk style as well ;)
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Jan 22, 2011, 10.39 AMby janul
thank you for your sweet comment! folk style inspires me all the time :)
Aug 29, 2010, 08.21 PMby sewella
Aww, it’s beautiful and Marie is gorgeous in it!!
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Aug 29, 2010, 08.49 PMby janul
Thank you so much! :)
Aug 29, 2010, 08.09 PMby marmota-b
I think that’s a good interpretation… especially considering it’s for your small daughter. I suppose using the real thing would be a bit of an overkill for her. :-) I love blue and white…
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Aug 29, 2010, 08.51 PMby janul
Well, I plan to make a skirt for myself from the “real thing”, but I´m affraid it will be a little stiff…
Aug 31, 2010, 11.53 AMby marmota-b
I think it will be less stiff if you wash it.
Although that’s just my guess, because I’ve never worked with it… It just reminds me of the sarees, that’s why I thought so.
Aug 31, 2010, 07.24 PMby janul
It arrived today and it´s amazing! I love it. It´s a bit stiffer than the one I had but I think it´s going to be ok :)
Sep 6, 2010, 11.58 AMby marmota-b
Good luck, and don’t forget to share the finished result, in a proper photoshoot. :-) Let’s promote traditional Czech fabric!