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What do you do when you have a garment that you made but you don’t really wear?
You unpick it and make something you will wear and love!
I took a dress I made (http://www.burdastyle.com./projects/japanese-for-beginners) and re-made it into this skirt. I’ve used the wonderful Kwik Sew 3728 (Medium – it fits me like a glove with no alterations at all) and went all out and used bits from both views (the kick pleat from A and the welt pockets from B). I wanted a bit of contrast so had to fiddle a bit with the pattern to make this work with the pleat. I am really happy with this and will wear it heaps more that the dress. I really wanted a blue skirt!
This was the last thing I made before I got my new (well, new to me), swanky over locker – so brace yourselves for more creations!
Material Notes
Cotton plain and quilting print.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 20, 2012, 11.42 PMby olystyrene
Nessy, this is a goooorgeous skirt!!! I love those contrasting details! You chose a fab colour/pattern combo!!
Jan 21, 2012, 12.44 AMby Nessa *
Lovely Skirt, Nessy. It fits you so well. I can’t wait to see what you whip up on your overlocker!
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Feb 12, 2012, 11.43 PMby nessys
Thanks Sweetie! So lovely to hear from you! xx
Jan 19, 2012, 03.35 AMby elisana
oh, and skirts with stylish pleats are my favorites
Jan 19, 2012, 03.34 AMby elisana
Nessy, you’re a doll, you have the sweetest smile – and the skirt is a perfect complement to you – love the contrast fabrics and it looks gorgeous on you! great job and I can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with now that you got a new toy :-)
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Feb 12, 2012, 11.42 PMby nessys
Awhh shucks! You are so sweet and kind! Thank you!! xx
Jan 17, 2012, 06.47 PMby threadsquare
So cute! Yay for upcycling your own creations. I’m always doing that. Bring on the projects!!!
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Feb 12, 2012, 11.41 PMby nessys
Thanks Honey! I’ve has a small disaster set back – but now I hope I’m rearing to go! x