1.13.2011

Christmas Sewing

I sewed my nieces and nephew's gifts this year but I forgot to take pictures...This is one of the aprons I made for my niece from this Mccall's pattern.

I'm also in love with vintage clothing right now - mainly the late 30s through the 50s - so for Christmas I wanted a plaid tafetta dress like this one... but I couldn't find one that I could afford.  I decided to sew a circle skirt instead:

(sorry about the bad pictures).  I used this poodle skirt pattern and Made's circle skirt tutorial to make it.  Super easy, especially using wide elastic at the top.  I threw together a netted slip to wear underneath, but have since ordered a vintage one for my summer dresses.
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4 comments:

  1. laurareidJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    great job, sar!was ash the photographer? you should let him be the official run way photog

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  2. AnnaJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Totally cute. I was looking at these and wanting to make one for CC although she really cant have one more skirt in her closet. Maybe I'll make it for a gift?

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  3. UnknownSeptember 21, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    cute! what type of fabric did you use? I want to do something similar, but want to use a warm flannel with a lining. . .

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  4. UnknownApril 4, 2016 at 7:25 AM

    Just awesome sewing that is. i think it is the best work for this Christmas.
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