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I had grand plans when it came to photographing this skirt. Considering its picnic cloth nature I imagined green parks, tea cups and sunny skies. Unfortunately, the world did not oblige. Instead, it gave me torrential rains, gale force winds and dreary skies.
So, after waiting a few days, I decided, gray skies or not, I’ll take pictures of my new skirt. Of course the day after was a crystal clear day, but I was busy, and liked the gray skies in the pictures regardless
I like to think that this skirt adds a little sunshine to any day, no matter what is like; it’s simply the happiest skirt I own.
I cut out a full circle, using Burdastyles Linda pattern as a reference, with the waist measurement double which it needed to be, then gathered it to my waist measurement. After it was gathered and attached the waistband it ended up being just a bit bigger than a full circle, which is BIG! The waist band was a simple strip, which I folded over and reinforced with interfacing.
I used a lapped zipper and two buttons on the waist band for the closure. I had never made a button hole before, partly because I lost the buttonhole attachment to my sewing machine, and partly because I had always assumed it would a massive pain in the behind. For a year now I have successfully avoided all button hole related garments, using “faux” buttons if necessary, with snaps behind.
Since I have been practicing my embroidery, I decided to try my hand at bound buttonholes. My word, I’m like a proud child, with the best buttonhole in the class! They were so pretty; I’m just kicking myself that I didn’t take a close up picture, so you’ll just have to take me word for it.
Read more about it on my blog, Molly-Made
Thanks Natasha for the lovely pictures!
Material Notes
Cotton Sateen
Difficulty
Novice
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Oct 24, 2011, 01.33 PMby bernieandi
Adorable. Love your work!
Aug 10, 2011, 01.29 AMby brisamy
I have the same fabric from Spotlight! I should make this…. :)
Aug 10, 2011, 01.02 AMby reliablechef
Did you make your under skirt too ? I love this especially with the little collars you made!
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Aug 10, 2011, 01.06 AMby mollykatherine
thanks again :) no, sadly i didn’t make my petticoat, i’m not impatient for that. I got it off of emaby for a steal ($30!) and put it under everything!
Aug 9, 2011, 04.42 PMby Carolyn Reilly
I love it!
Aug 7, 2011, 10.43 PMby granolabar
i think it looks fabulous and the photo shoot concept is great! i checked out your blog and the twirling pictures are too cute! love the petticoat addition!
Aug 7, 2011, 03.01 PMby Tokie Ang
what a lovely skirt Molly :)
Aug 7, 2011, 06.02 AMby rochelle49
It is a great skirt! I like the petticoat, too! It set the skirt off perfectly!
Aug 6, 2011, 11.11 PMby wildcatspow
Sooo cute! Great job (and congrats on being the Featured Project)!!
Aug 5, 2011, 09.14 PMby ashchaser
This is getting me through a rainy day as well, and congratulations on your buttonhole!
Aug 3, 2011, 02.03 PMby elegantmusings
So, so cute!!! :) I just bought some wild plaid for a circle skirt myself, and this is making me eager to get to sewing it up!
Aug 1, 2011, 05.24 PMby charlotteauzou
Great pics !
Jul 31, 2011, 11.45 AMby macska
Love it love it love it!! The grey actually sets off the colours of the skirt remarkably well – looks fantastic. And I’m rather jealous of your gorgeous petticoat too. ;-)
Jul 30, 2011, 08.54 AMby blmfld
i love the pics and the skirt great job all round!!
Jul 30, 2011, 04.58 AMby thefabledneedle
what fun!
Jul 28, 2011, 04.55 PMby tirrs
It’s so super sweet!
Jul 28, 2011, 01.46 PMby BlancheOfArts
Woho, this skirt brightens up any cloudy day! Love it, did you buy your petticoat or did you make it?
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Jul 28, 2011, 10.27 PMby mollykatherine
I bought it off of ebay for $30! i love ti soo much, i put it under most things :) you can make them, but i could imagine that taking a VERY long time hehe
Jul 28, 2011, 10.56 AMby kiwibubbles
this is so cute, i adore it. are you wearing a full petticoat beneath?
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Jul 28, 2011, 10.28 PMby mollykatherine
Sure do! Its a full petticoat made from nylon chiffon, its like a giant marshmellow :)
Jul 28, 2011, 10.27 AMby urbandon
Very cool.
Jul 28, 2011, 10.23 AMby junespoon
i LOVE!!! and the petticoat is beautiful too
Jul 28, 2011, 10.11 AMby u120418
I love your skirt!
Jul 28, 2011, 03.34 AMby pambox
fantastic! and the photos are great – the skirt really stands out against the brick, and it’s a nice contrast to the inner west urban laneway.
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Jul 28, 2011, 10.29 PMby mollykatherine
Thanks pam! This is the laneway behind my house, I don’t know why i never thought to take pictures there before, but i probably will from now on :) Hope Uni’s going well x