I used the scraps from a dress I did back in January to make a fun spring circle skirt. I used a vintage coordinating bias tape for accents. The special details are the yoked waistband and the hidden side pockets.
“Thinking In Shapes:”http://www.thinkinginshapes.com/2012/03/tea-time-skirt.html
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Mar 17, 2012, 04.35 PMby laurii
this is lovely, the fabric is so pretty! x
Mar 17, 2012, 12.28 PMby teenee
A lovely way to use left over fabric. Beautiful waistband too makes the skirt extra special!
Mar 16, 2012, 10.39 AMby Devy
A lovely skirtt!!! Well done =)
Mar 15, 2012, 01.21 PMby blueartisan
Very inspiring skirt! Totally love it! I’m thinking of a cream swiss dot voile blouse with pearl buttons, china cups of Earl Grey tea and home made scones with jam and cream. sigh In a happy place now :)
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Mar 15, 2012, 03.33 PMby LadyDanburry
I always imagine things like that as I’m falling asleep.
Mar 14, 2012, 10.18 PMby sophienissirios
Perfect fabric for this type of skirt. It is very pretty :-)
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Mar 14, 2012, 11.02 PMby LadyDanburry
Thank you so much!
Mar 14, 2012, 09.22 PMby jillsparks
Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Mar 14, 2012, 08.37 PMby fidgetfingers
I love this! The accents were a great idea, and the waistband looks very well done
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Mar 14, 2012, 08.41 PMby fidgetfingers
Oh. But you’re Lady Danburry!! So of course it’s well done! I feel like I just met a celebrity (but the internet kind of meeting!) I’ve heard (read?) of you!
Mar 14, 2012, 11.02 PMby LadyDanburry
It’s a pleasure to meet you as well!
Mar 14, 2012, 07.16 PMby skeeler
You are so prolific and everything you make is so lovely! This skirt is no exception — beautiful!
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Mar 14, 2012, 11.04 PMby LadyDanburry
Thank you so much! I just don’t know how else to be.
Mar 14, 2012, 05.48 PMby TailorFairy
Wonderful skirt! The fabric is so pretty.
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Mar 14, 2012, 11.04 PMby LadyDanburry
Thanks!
Mar 14, 2012, 04.34 PMby leahfranqui
Such a perfect skirt for spring.
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Mar 14, 2012, 11.04 PMby LadyDanburry
I’m so excited about the warm weather and the colors.