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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Sew-Liberated Jersey Skirt


Jersey skirt
Originally uploaded by sdchimblo

One of my goals this summer was to update my work wardrobe into wearable, but stylish pieces. I teach first grade, which means that my students can be icky at times and in other times, come at me with markers.

This came from Meg McElwee's Sew Liberated book. When this book came in the mail, I immediately chose this project. Knit skirts, or yoga skirts, are super easy to make. Measure your waist, cut the skirt out at a diagonal, sew and you're done.

What makes this skirt go from "drab to fab" is the reverse applique. That takes a bit of a leap of faith for me. i've appliqued, but not like this. In fact, I messed up. Below is what happens when you get in a hurry and don't make sure that your fabric is in the right place BEFORE you sew:

See the holes? Ewww!

So what can you do when there's 2 holes in your skirt? You cover it up with another type of applique! I used heat n'bond lite and then sewed around it to give it a more finished look.

I think it's wearable-to-work..

3 comments:

Teal Marie Chimblo Fyrberg said...

I love it! I want one and I want to know how to make it! You are amazing sis.

Sarah said...

Thanks Teal! So easy - i can't remember if you have your sewing machine still. If not, do you want brown or pinK?

Kate @ Ex Libris said...

I think that's super cute!