Here is my skirt! I know - the fabric is different. I had some extra fabric that I bought out of a whim a while ago (I don't know why - I wasn't sewing then..) and wanted to try it out first. I used my blue and white fabric for the pockets. This took me forever to make! The elastic waist band was the hardest... I had to pick it four times. But it was worth it. I hope my second skirt will be easier.
My husband will be home in an hour!!! I'm so excited.
Wearing thrifted AE denim jacket ($5), J.Crew shirt (gift from my mom), thrifted belt ($2), skirt made by me! ($3), Target lace tights (gift from my SIL), and F21 cowboy boots ($16).
105 comments:
Oooh----Love the skirt :) So very awesome that you made it (I'm jealous of your skills!). Glad your husband is almost home!
Fabulous skirt!
Love the skirt!!
What a great turnout! Looks like you got it from a store!
Love the color of that skirt! I need to learn to sew sometime soon....
That's great! Good thinking to try the extra fabric first, though looks like you didn't need to! :)
ahhh your skirt turned out amazing and that's the perfect color choice! it goes amazing with the denim jacket. :) and those tights are just gorgeous.
can't wait to see the next skirt with that amazing walmart fabric!
You look fabulous - that is a great skirt. I wish I could sew ... but alas I can only do buttons.
(You look like a Spring 2010 Gap ad - and I mean that in an awesome way).
you look awesome, you did such a great job on the skirt and i love the color!
clothes are cute
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Elaine, this skirt turned out awesome!! I hate sewing casings for elastic too. It's such a pain!
that turned out great!in't that pattern easy and cute? of course it looks cute on a skinny minny like you, me and my hips not so much! i think i have the very same fabric. can't wait to see number 2.
Beautiful skirt! I'm impressed!
i like! love the fabric color. i need to follow Susan tutorial and make me one.
yay, it came out so good, great job! i have been trying to dust off my sewing machine too, maybe i will after seeing this...:P
i'm so glad your hubby will be home soon! haha, especially after eating all that chocolate ;)
I quite like this outfit. It is really bad a$$, without looking too bad a$$. Okay I will stop swearing on your comments now.
Good job with the skirt.
Ooooh good job on the first try! You did a much better job than whatever I would have attempted had I in fact tried this (wow, convoluted sentence).
Haha, and thanks for saying that the "fire" outfit was so me. :D Isn't it lovely to see and recognize other people's styles on blogs? At least I think so.
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ohh sewing gives the greatest feeling of accomplishment!
i love the color! someday i will learn to sew.
Looking good!!!
The stitches on the hemline seem a bit tight, but that is really easy to fix by adjusting the tension of your sewing machine.
It's really adorable with the denim and cowboy boots though!
You should be smiling--it turned out really nice and goes well with the jacket.
Have a great week!
amazing! i can't believe you made that skirt! looks great. :)
Your skirt turned out great! I have been meaning to take on that project (hopefully I'll get there soon!)
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great outfit! i like the color of the skirt. looking fab! xoxo
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I like it! Besides, it's not a real sewing project until you've unpicked at least one seam, right? Looks great!
Good work ! You made really nice skirt. The color of skirt is amazing for spring !
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oh, i love it with the belt, next time you make one, you should just come over, i live in slc. we could have a sewing party.
Oooooooo Elaine, the skirt came out great... especially because there's pockets! :)
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It was totally worth it! I am moving it. The color is pretty and the volume it has is great too.
xoxo
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I would LOVE to be able to learn to sew and make my own clothing. Your skirt turned out so beautiful.
Lovely tights!! x
It's wonderful! I love the elasticated waist and the colour. I could do with a skirt just like that for myself :)
I LOOOOOVE IT!!!
Tutorial? Tips? I'd LOOOOOVE to be able to make one like it!
Seriously.... please?? Did you use a pattern? I need to try sewing again, it's so amazing to be able to use something you made yourself!
LOOOOOVE IT. (I hope all the caps doesn't make this comment seem insincere. I just cannot express my love for that skirt in another way.)
Cute outfit! I cant believe you made that skirt I wish I could sew! Loving the tights too :)
what a cute tights! from target ? WOW!
It looks great, you did a very nice job! I also love those tights and your use to denim. Your style is always great :)
At last, you won't be alone tonight. Love the skirt and yes, you are so crafty. xoxo
Cute skirt!
Awesome job! It looks just like the springtime, military-inspired clothes that are making their way into stores now.
cute skirt:)
it suits you!:)
How awesome is that skirt!!! I'm totally tempted to give it a whirl but I'm terrified it won't fit my 44" wide hips in the end. lol
MY BIL is going to Cebu City in the Philippines. I work with lots of nurses from the Luzon area. You guys are going to have an amazing trip.
i wish i can sew....it looks great..love that you paired it with lace tights!
such a nice skirt! congrats!
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You have come a long way my friend! it is my dream to make a skirt this summer. sewing party?? (I am preferring American men to the Spanish pervs as of late. ha)
It looks great! I love the color and how you styled it here. I can't wait to see your next one.
Oh wow, girl. That skirt is soo cute!
Congrats on your first piece of hand made clothing. :]
Gorgeous!
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Wow I just LOVE that colour. So gorgeous.
I have wanted a denim jacket in forever - youve paired it so well with that skirt - loving your look girly!
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OMG I LOVE IT!!! i want to see the top--is there a band of elastic there also that you've covered with the belt?
seriously, love love love the skirt!
I wish I could sew!!!!
You look incredible. Great job on the skirt - I've made a couple skirts, and I promise, the second time will be easier. (I am so impressed, making pockets seem exceptionally difficult!)
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wow, can't believe you made that yourself! Amazing. you look so cute, especially love the lace tights with the cowgirl-esque outfit.
I love the proportions of this outfit! That jacket looks like it was made just for you ^-^
It turned out beautifully! Way to go, lady.
So proud of you Elaine! Way to follow through! I'm learning how to sew now in my methods of construction class and I'm really excited.
Oh that looks great! I'm terrible when it comes to sewing (I just don't have the patience for it) so I'm very impressed!
Fantastic job with the skirt! It kind of inspires me to try and learn sewing. And that's saying a lot because I am the LEAST crafty person of all! Lol.
Oooh and I love your lace tights too. Very, very cute! xoxo
This look is perfect!! It sucks that it took you so long... but at least your hard work paid off! It looks great on you!
yeay for your new skirt and your husband's homecoming. You look adorable. I bet that the next skirt will be much easier. Once I get my machine running, I will try this out too.
What a beautiful skirt you made! Unfortunatelly I feel like I don't have these skills, but I'll sure try someday. I loved how you managed to try first with this fabric. I want to see the other skirt here soon! Haha, big kisses :*
LOVE IT! You did an awesome job!
WOW you did a great job on the skirt! i'm really impressed. the color is beautiful, and i love it paired with the lace tights. ~joelle
You did an amazing job!
It gets better... sewing that is.... I promise! Good job on your first skirt!!! You styled it perfectly too...
Looks great!! ^.^
Looking good! Your skirt turned out so cute!
Awesome skirt! I may have to try out that project!
ooh cute stockings :)
Good work! I just love the shape.
Fabulous skirt !
I made one too. I love it.
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you did an awesome job!!!
hi elaine! i love your tights. i was looking for some of these this weekend. i just heard about your blog from what would a nerd wear. love it:)
lovely skirt. It's a clear perfection to me ;)
That looks so awesome!! Well done. I'm so rubbish at sewing I leave that to my mum :)
SE x
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You did a great job, I love the color. I really love the tights too! I was looking for tights recently and headed to my local Target...but the selection was awful. You lucky gal.
That skirt Elaine! Can't sew, psh. You're amazing. I wore my denim jacket today :)
Absolutely wonderful outfit. The colour of the skirt is so great
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LOVE this outfit. Especially the boots and tights.
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Your skirt is amazing! You did a beautiful job. :)
You know me Elaine, i´m quick at hands when it comes to praise your outfit. Forgive me this time, i just think the skirt wasn´t the best choice when combined with that tights and the jacket. It´s not the colour, but the fabric...just my 2 cents.
Elaine, where did the husband go? I guess I missed something! Looks lovely. Maybe you'll be the next Coco Chanel. :)
sewing my own clothes - yet another thing i'd love to try if i just had the time. can't wait to see your next project!
Elaine - Fantastic job on the skirt. I wish I had your skillset!
Beautiful work on the skirt! What a fresh, fun and pretty outfit! :-) Love it! Wish I was talented with fabric and sewing. Great job!
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Those tights are GORGEOUS! I really need to get myself some lace tights
good job with the skirt! i love the color! can you make me one? :)
everything put together so well as usual!
have fun with your hubby! thanks for reassuring me that marriage will be fun, lol.
p.s. i love your photo wall there!
GREAT job on the skirt! Looks wonderful on you! I wish my calves were slimmer like yours so I could wear fun patterned tights too ^_^
a veryy cool syle! I love this look!
gorgeous!
LOVE the lace tights and the cowboy boots - you so totally rock!
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Love your denim jacket and the skirt! I envy how you're always so daring to don anything at all and yet you mix & match everything so well! x
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You look great. I love the combination of (gorgeous) floral tights, cute & feminine skirt, belt, and chic jacket. Hooray for your hubby coming home!
Cute skirt, LOVE your tights!! I was going to comment on the next post I like those tights, then I scrolled down and saw these! Love it! You are just too cute:)
Lovely blog!I love your skirt!!!=D
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Really love the skirt - it turned out great!
ooh the skirt turned out really nice! i need to learn how to sew. i love your tights too :)
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What a great way of wearing patterned tights! I'll have to try this sometime, thanks Elaine!
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have i told you how much i truly love those tights? it looks perfect with your lovely sea foam green creation... GREAT JOB! can't wait to see more DIYs!
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great tights!!!
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really rockin' tights! *heads out the door to target* :p
well done e! i love the skirt. maybe i should make my own since all the ones i see in person or online are way, i mean, WAY too short for me.
Great skirt. You are so talented! I wish I would sew... anything! ;)
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