My sister-in-law gave me this skirt along with a bunch of other very gently used clothes (I love her shopping obsession, it's elevated my wardrobe tremendously... now to only get into a size 6...). This skirt was in it & it was just too long for me.
She likes more tea length skirts & dresses, but I'm a strict knee length kind of girl. The great thing about the length of her skirts is they can be remade into something else.
I just loved the fabric. It's a lovely lightweight linen with this gorgeous embroidery.
I decided to take it and sew Simplicity 2593 in view B. I purchased extra linen to make view A, but decided to leave it simple. The fabric is enough fanciness. :)
It came out pretty nicely and this pattern was so simple. I just love a quick project! It's always the best to get some instant-ish gratification.
xoxo,
We're heading into winter here and I keep forgetting you guys are all about spring! Bare shoulders make me shiver :)
ReplyDeleteLove the tabs! And the top. Or should that be the other way around...
Wow... you turned that skirt into a top!?!?!?
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You have some mad sewing skillz my dear! I am impressed!!! I love that material too!
Oh Jacqui, I am in LOVE with the tabs. I'm addicted now. Watch me end up with ten of them & max out my tab capacity! I was thinking about your weather today on my walk to work. I was in flip flops and for some reason you crossed my mind. I thought, "Hmmm, it's getting warmer here and I can wear flip flops for the first time this year. I bet Jacqui is getting cold..."
ReplyDeleteThanks Lolls!! My skillz run deep!