i found this fun fabric at a fabric shop in japan. it has small helm print all over in white background. since the fabric is unique, i decided to go simple. really easy skirt with elastic waist. i added two pockets and sash.
cotton, elastic band, thread
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Apr 22, 2011, 08.54 AMby shelley .
So nice, love the skirt:)
Jan 4, 2010, 01.02 PMby pomka
What a cuuuuute skirt! <3
Jan 3, 2010, 11.18 PMby linnea123
Ooh this is so cute!
Jan 2, 2010, 09.11 AMby tina-ballerina-25
wow, i love the fabric. im going to japan soon. would you mind telling me where this fabric shop is?
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Jan 8, 2010, 06.28 AMby Vivat Veritas
hello! sure, i bought it a place called “tomato” in nippori fabric district. if you want more info on how to get there, you can e-mail me at chieduncan@gmail.com, and i’d be happy to answer any questions!
Jan 1, 2010, 09.09 PMby o0timtam0o
I love it!! Is the pattern on the site?
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Jan 8, 2010, 06.31 AMby Vivat Veritas
no, i drafted the pattern:)
Jan 1, 2010, 03.26 PMby barbieeface
I LOOOVE ITT!!! Pattern??
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Jan 8, 2010, 06.31 AMby Vivat Veritas
thank you!! pattern is not on the site, since i drafted the pattern myself using some wrapping paper…
Jan 1, 2010, 08.23 AMby livc
did you use a pattern? if so, where did u find it?
Dec 31, 2009, 01.34 PMby skwarynia
sweet:) I like your skirts:) they’re awesome
Dec 31, 2009, 01.28 AMby Bernadine Sengalrayan
It looks very cute. The simplicity of the design brings out the uniqueness of the material.
Dec 30, 2009, 11.07 PMby turbo-blond
I love it! I´ll probably make something similar :P
Dec 30, 2009, 11.04 PMby Vivat Veritas
thank you all!
Dec 30, 2009, 09.16 AMby kiraph
Very cute! It looks great.
Dec 30, 2009, 07.47 AMby liaspace
that’s a really cute skirt :) loving it a lot
Dec 30, 2009, 01.58 AMby grainline
cute cute!
Dec 30, 2009, 12.07 AMby heartspromise
OMGSH…so cute.=)
Dec 30, 2009, 12.06 AMby ginasophia
I love it! and I am loving your hair!!! Cute cute cute
Dec 29, 2009, 09.18 PMby nojallakuutamo
Superturboawesomesweet :)
Dec 29, 2009, 12.48 PMby ijada13
this is sooo sweet, i may have to make one :)