Monday, April 30, 2012

Springtime Sunday Sewing







Oh some wild and crazy weather we've been having!  Dark skies and thunder one moment, sunshine and warmth the next!  Yes, it's Springtime in Michigan, with all that implies.

Last Sunday I found myself with a little bit of spare time to do some leisurely Sunday sewing.  I dug through my sewing mess cupboard, and surfaced with some leftover fabric from a dress I made F a long time ago (which now finally fits her!), a bit of stretchy jersey and an idea.  I loosely followed this tutorial for sewing the stretch jersey to the skirt.

These skirts are so easy to make.  As soon as I get a bit more time, I'll be heading to the fabric store to stock up on supplies.  I followed this tutorial.  In under an hour from start to finish, I can make a small stack of them for the girls in my life - myself included!.

Easy peasy.  Adorable.  Functional.  Perfect for Spring.

What are you working on these days?


8 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for the link to these skirts, I have been looking for something quick and easy for myself, this is perfect!!!

    All I need now is a little bit of spare time :)

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    1. Good luck finding spare time! Mine is largely stolen from the other things I should be doing!

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  2. I have bought one or two skirts for myself with that kin of waist and they are a staple in my closet (especially changing sizes all the time in this child-bearing season). Your post is PERFECT and timely because I was just wondering how I could make something like it on my own!
    Now I guess I'd better get some stretch jersey :-)

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    1. There are always sales at Joanns and you can usually find coupons too! I had a few similar skirts last year right after I had my baby and I wore them every day!

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  3. This is perfect!! Just what I need to stock up on for the warmer weather heading our way...and they will fit so perfectly over my growing middle! :)
    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. When is the baby due? I find the stretchy waistband is great to slip under a growing tummy, and very forgiving on post partum belly as well!

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  4. These skirts make me want to learn to sew!! I have a machine, it is that extra time ya know... ;)

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