Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Inspired by Alabama Chanin. This is a simple A-line skirt, cut on the bias, from two layers of cotton knit: a putty color over black. I freehand painted a favorite quotation on the skirt, then used the techniques in the Alabama Stitch Book for the reverse applique. I love to combine my handlettering with garment design — an experiment in embracing imperfection (especially when I sneezed on the skirt moments before taking the photos. Did you hear me screaming?).
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman
Material Notes
organic cotton jersey, thread
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Mar 6, 2010, 04.35 AMby ranjani
So so incredible! Lovely indeed.
Feb 26, 2010, 01.56 PMby fabricaddict
WOW!!!!!
Feb 25, 2010, 06.21 PMby helenadoll
What a brilliant idea! It looks stunning :)
Feb 25, 2010, 05.22 PMby Jasmine Iris Philbrick
this is really amazing..i love it!
Feb 25, 2010, 08.43 AMby keren
AWESOME. so creative and beautiful, I absolutely LOVE it!!! It speaks to me as a creation of art and self-expression much more than repeated stenciled leaves and flowers. I love the font. Is that really your free hand? You have my vote!!!
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Feb 26, 2010, 04.25 PMby lettergirl
Thanks Keren! Yes, that is my own writing. Basically, I’ll write on just about anything that holds still long enough!
Feb 25, 2010, 06.03 AMby thecuriouskiwi
What an amazing way to share such an inspirational quote, I love it! I’d love to make myself one, it’s so interesting and clever, well done, thank you so much for sharing it with us! :)
Feb 25, 2010, 05.26 AMby puppetlady
Love it!!
Feb 25, 2010, 02.05 AMby knitmonkey
such a great piece! & love the combination of colors & fonts you used
Feb 25, 2010, 12.32 AMby purpleglow
STUNNING. I am printing all of those photos out for my inspiration binder. :)
Feb 25, 2010, 12.24 AMby susisonne
Just wow!!
Feb 24, 2010, 09.59 PMby runningwithscissors1
What a neat idea, very nice!
Feb 24, 2010, 08.41 PMby amibambini
This is superb, a front runner in the competition I’m sure! So beautiful.
Feb 24, 2010, 08.12 PMby Martha Haynes
Very cool! Gesundheit!
Feb 24, 2010, 08.11 PMby elisana
wow! my favorite Chanin inspired piece. Love the writing, I can see why your name is lettergirl!
Feb 24, 2010, 08.00 PMby ladylola1611
Wow, this is amazing!! I love that you’ve put a favorite quote on it!!
L x