For Me: Jean Upcycling

Upcycling is all the rage, and I had a couple pairs of jeans in my closet that I don't wear any more.  This particular pair had a giant hole in the butt. 

Skirt it!

I could be happier with this one... I worry that, in the words of Heidi Klum, it looks like I'm pooping fabric.. and the front is a bit weird also.  But, it was fun to make and it's comfortable.  I will try again with some jeans that have a little less stretch in them.  It would be nice to have some more structure in the waist.

But overall?  Pretty happy for a first try!

For Me: Another "20-Minute Skirt"/variation

I used this beautiful fabric to make another "20 minute skirt" in the same was that I made the gathered skirts for The Girl.

I put a little patch pocket on (for the cell phone) and it worked great!

I used one long piece of fabric, but I think the shape would be better if I had cut in in half and made two side-seams.  But overall?  Really pleased.

For Me: Another Breezy Wrap Skirt

I made another "Breezy wrap skirt" - this one with a larger overlap than the other one, because it was so ... risky before.  This one is much better.

I love this fabric.

This one, I might even put the wrap in back, and then have a back pocket...

For Me: Drawstring skirt

I am outfitting myself in skirts for the summer, in case you couldn't tell!

This one was almost a disaster.  I messed up in cutting a little, and made the buttonhole for the drawstring ridiculously too low, and so had to do a lot of seam ripping and ended up cutting a couple inches off the top... so it's a little short, but it is comfortable and cute!

Bad picture, but I also have a little patch pocket on this baby.  Love it.

First Try Failure: T-shirt Yoga Skirt - SAVED

I really wanted to try this skirt... I had a couple maternity t-shirts to play with.  (Can't find the link right now.. I'll add it later)

I got the sewing right (I think), and I measured right (I think), but the thing didn't fit over my hips.  Really?  Really.  I'm probably going to try to turn it into a skirt for The Girl, because it really looks cute... if only it fit...

*** Updated ***
So, I cut off half the waistband (It was very very long) and put the skirt on again... it's short, but it works!  Wearing it today, and hoping that my bum doesn't hang out at work... it's supposed to be up to freaking 90 today, so something short and cool will be welcome!

For Me: "Breezy Wrap Skirt"

I got this book the other day, and I'm really excited to make some of the skirts in it!

Drafting the pattern

pinning together

Pieces sewn together.

I did a double seam - straight stitch with a zig zag over it.

Ironing seams flat

Making my rolled hem

The waistband/straps

Placing the waistband/straps

Pinning the waistband on

Waistband attatched

Straps!

Turning straps right side out

Waistband!

Ironing the straps and waistband down

This one was really very easy.  I've never made a (non-elastic) waistband before, and it was fun to learn.  It has an optional button hole to put the strap through, and that would be nice... I am still intimidated by button holes.  Maybe I'll tackle it for the next wrap skirt I make.

Front of the skirt done (needs ironing)

The overlapping back (I might do a bigger overlap next time).  Note the errant chalk lines... that'll come out in the wash.

This skirt didn't take long at all.  I drafted the pattern (making several mistakes along the way and re-doing things), cut the fabric (also re-positioning a few times... I erased some chalk lines, let's just say that much), and sewed the skirt in only 2-3 hours, working time.  I think it would look really cute with a contrasting waistband and straps, too.  But this orange fabric I got is so cool.  I'm pleased.  Can't wait to try my next skirt.

And the book is really cool.  :D

For Me: "20 Minute Skirt"

This one is similar to the skirts I've been making for the Girl.  This fabric is fabulous.  I also wore a matching hair scarf.  It looked really cute, if I do say so myself.

I used this tutorial, and honestly, I like the order I did things for the Girl's skirts better.  I like doing the seams first, under the hem.  It just looks better.

Seriously.  How cute is this skirt?