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OK I lied - more sewing!
January 21, 2006
I was planning to blog about some knitting, but I haven't really done much and it isn't very interesting (I've just finished a sleeve of my Kim Hargreaves kit that I got for Christmas). So here's some more sewing instead! I made this skirt a while ago, and had to hang it for 24 hours to set the bias before I hemmed it - well I still haven't hemmed it, but it's more like the right weather to wear it now, so I will asap.
Here it is!
Click to see more photos :)
I'm (reluctantly) going away with work for 2 weeks to France, as of tomorrow.....reluctantly because I have to stay for the weekend inbetween and I'll miss home. So I'll be away until then, but hopefully with some knitting to show from my free time over there when I get back!
Posted by jen at January 21, 2006 04:50 PM
Comments
I love your skirt so much that I think I'll make one. I just bought a sewing machine but haven't used it yet. I haven't sewed since I was 12, but you have inspired me! Have fun in France.I'm stuck here in Texas.
Posted by: Tiffany Nourallah at January 22, 2006 04:51 AM
Your skirt looks great.
Sounds like you've got a great job, have fun yarn shopping!!
Posted by: Estee at January 22, 2006 04:55 PM
Come back soon! We'll miss you! Oh and the skirt is really cute on you!
Posted by: Erica at January 22, 2006 09:45 PM
Do I remember you buying that fabric from the cloth house or do I just think that I remember that? It looks lovely, where-ever you got it from!
Posted by: kerrie at January 23, 2006 09:40 AM
I just LOVE it! I want to make one too. I think you are totally right about the pattern - it's cool how it doesn't match up, and it draws attention to the interesting construction. The shorts are great too. You're a real sewing inspiration!
Posted by: Missy at January 23, 2006 03:06 PM
Cute skirt! Fabulous job an that one. Hurry and finish it so you can wear it :)
Posted by: Amy at January 23, 2006 05:38 PM
the skirt is gorgeous - you are so talented!
Posted by: bess at January 23, 2006 09:53 PM
are you keeping your hair short now, girl? don't think of it as 'missing home' think of it as a "WEEKEND IN FRANCE! HELLO!" :)
skirt is lovely. want to fly to chicago and sew up some of my supposedly planned skirts?
Posted by: carolyn at January 25, 2006 12:12 AM
I love the construction of that skirt!!! It also really flatters you. Hmmmm....you may just inspire me to dust off the old Singer in the basement!
Posted by: Michelle at January 25, 2006 05:26 AM
hi, i just wanted to let you know that i saw your stuff on magknit and i love it all. you are super talented!!!
Posted by: michelleg at January 25, 2006 02:04 PM
You manage to amaze me every time. You skirt is so pretty + hip, and you did a great job with the finishing. Big big thumbs up!
Have a good time in France - work sending you travelling?? Always said I was in the wrong job!
xxx
Posted by: Annarella at January 25, 2006 02:27 PM
Skirt looks fabulous, and so do you! have a safe trip!
Posted by: Carrie at January 25, 2006 02:42 PM
Wow! The skirt looks fantastic. I love the design...very different. I've never seen a skirt with such lines. ^_^
Posted by: lana at January 26, 2006 03:39 AM
That skirt looks brilliant and it really suits you.
Posted by: Kathleen at January 28, 2006 09:16 PM