Sunday, June 14, 2009

skirting the issue

I love wearing skirts in the summer. I especially like them with sandals or flip flops. But as much as I like to wear them, I only had 2 kick around summer skirts. So I bought some fun cotton fabric and made 2 simple summer skirts this past week. Easy-Peasy! Skirts are fun....slips are not. So, I skirted the issue and lined both of them! In case you're interested, the pattern is New Look 6494. It's a line from Simplicity. I did make the waist band with a casing and I used elastic instead of the twill tie the pattern suggested. I'm planning on wearing them with tee shirts and blouses....no tucking required!
I also really want to thank all of you for your sweet comments on my mother in law's birthday post. I showed them all to her and she was overwhelmed. She just couldn't get over the warm wishes and the kind words! You all are great!

17 comments:

Journeying Five said...

love the skirt, the fabric really makes them! have fun enjoying summer in them!

Anonymous said...

I love them! They're so cute!!! I think I may have to do the same!!! =0) Of course, I'll probably have to wait until my fingers stop hurting from Isaiah's vest! ;0)

Love,
Kelly

At Home Mommy Knits said...

Love your skirts!! Beautiful.

Kristyn Knits said...

L O V E your new skirts!
they look great on you, keep them coming!

Heather said...

These are so beautiful! I love shirts, especially in the summer, and it is so fun to have a few special things to wear in the warm weather

cathleen said...

So gorgeous! Very pretty fabric! Happy to see someone has luck with sewing for themselves!

From All Stitched Up said...

I love your skirts. I am getting very close to plugging my sewing machine in. I too love wearing skirts. I don't look so great in shorts but I think skirts do the trick.

Sigrun said...

You sure know how to pick your fabrics. I think i will rummage in my fabric stash and whip up a skirt or two myself.

larissa said...

Your skirts look great! and I love your fabric choices - in the summer all my t-shirts are either white or brown too. Did you use muslin for the lining?

firstinitialp said...

fun fabric, expertly executed, worn well ... FEW do it like you!

Anna said...

They are gorgeous! I agree with you about slips - I hate them too.

The WoodLand School said...

Both skirts are wonderful ... but I *really* love that brown one! It's just so perfectly summer!

Anonymous said...

I love these skirts! The fabrics that you've used are beautiful!

amanda said...

These are loevely! I really like the tan coloured one!

Christina said...

I love them both but especially the brown and green one! They look cool, comfy, and hassle-free.

kirsten said...

hooray for lining skirts! a must for the ultimate summer skirt. i need to make some more like that - my fave is from several summers ago - boo for slips!

kirsten said...

hooray for lining skirts! a must for the ultimate summer skirt. i need to make some more like that - my fave is from several summers ago - boo for slips!