The I-Will-Never-Wear-You Skirt

Added Jun 29, 2010

by nuiwida23

Portland, Maine,...

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I think most of us have been in this situation: while making a garment, you come across problems. Problems that take many tries and much time to fix, only to still be imperfect. After spending so much time and energy on said problems, you loose all enthusiasm for the garment. Or it still doesn’t fit right! Well, here is such a situation. (And please excuse the wrinkles, it was a bit of a rush shoot)

The waist is too tight for me to be comfortable in it…and I sewed the zipper in more than once, and redid the buttons twice because they weren’t even! Oh well, it was a learning experience. I am constantly learning from my “mistakes”, and it is critical for any seamstress to do so. Just keep swimming!

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For
Women
Garment Type
Skirt
Material
Denim

Credits

Photographs

Stephen Wells Photography

Pattern

Burda 7741

13 Comments

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    Mar 5, 2011, 11.50 AMby wonderlandalys

    It’s a shame you can’t wear this skirt. It’s so cute! And it really suits you.

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    Jul 15, 2010, 11.20 AMby meegie-moo

    I think it’s a job well done – you should be proud! Wish i had your lovely curls :-)

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      Jul 16, 2010, 01.14 AMby nuiwida23

      Aww, thanks for the positivity!

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    Jul 2, 2010, 09.18 PMby tilly-vanilly

    Forget the history you’ve had with this skirt – it looks great from here! V. cute! Wear it!

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    Jul 1, 2010, 12.06 AMby erdronen

    Oh I’ve so been there before! I’m sorry it doesn’t fit right! I think it’s really cute though. If you can brave the uncomfortable you could definitely wear it!

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    Jun 30, 2010, 09.47 AMby Ophelia K

    I totally understand what you mean… Actually most of my works are made by so many mistakes and re-do. I have a box of failed projects. But each piece you make, you are closer to the point you wanna reach, so that’s why we keep sewing and even if you don’t like a piece you made, other people do, just like me! I love this skirt, and I wanna name it “I will definitely wear this skirt!” Thanks for sharing, I am encouraged.

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    Jun 29, 2010, 05.48 PMby Rachel Franke

    it’s really great. but i know how you feel- i have a whole drawer full of “mess ups” that i refuse to wear. i keep them in case i ever decide i want to fix them or scrap them.

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    Jun 29, 2010, 04.28 PMby aggelicat .)

    anyway, these photos are great!!! maybe it could be a perfect gift for someone :)

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    Jun 29, 2010, 03.29 PMby smokeyquinn

    It looks so good…. its sad that its not comfortable for you to wear!!!

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    Jun 29, 2010, 02.54 PMby violetsky

    I hear your pain and frustration. I’ve just binned a skirt project, but kept parts of it to practise on or recycle. If it’s too tight for you (doesn’t look it by the way) then maybe give to a friend? It really looks good though.

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    Jun 29, 2010, 02.31 PMby oonaballoona

    cripes! I WILL!

    :)

    if you put it in the Back Of The Closet for awhile, i bet you’ll love it again.

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      Jun 29, 2010, 06.44 PMby oonaballoona

      ps: if it’s cotton, or anything that could shrink in the washer/dryer, you rinse it on cold, put it on damp, and dance around for awhile until it’s dry— that’ll stretch the waistband out. but you’ll have to be ever cautious of how you wash it in the future…

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    Jun 29, 2010, 02.01 PMby alden

    CUTE!!!!! It looks awesome! and those boots!

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    Jun 29, 2010, 01.38 PMby sewella

    My thoughts exactly! It looks great on you and it is so darn cute!

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    Jun 29, 2010, 01.35 PMby lucaltd

    Oh but its so cute!! You should wear it, it looks great on you in these pictures :-)

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