Saturday Skirt
Tara Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 7:00AM It was a scorcher this last weekend and I took the opportunity to spend some quality time in AC with my sewing machine. I have been wanting to make the 20 Minute Skirt on Grosgrain for weeks but haven't been able to set aside sewing time... so that was the project I decided to cross off my list this past Saturday.
I decided to change up the 20 Minute Skirt by adding a waistband and pleats. I was hoping to get the waist to lay flat even though I stuck with the directions to use elastic rather than doing a zipper... but it still has that crinkled elastic waistband look. Those pleats added quite a bit of time as I kept gathering it to be too small and thus had to pull them all out to start over.
I like how light and comfortable the skirt is... perfect for a Saturday walk with the husband and pups.
Reader Comments (8)
SHUT UP. You did NOT make that! Are you kidding me?
IT IS SO FREAKIN cute. No. Really. Awwwww I love it!
Goodness... how long did it take you?!
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This is so cute! My mom just made one for me. I am going to post it soon. I love your fabric choice.
i love it! the pattern is so cute it looks great with the black top and heels. you did a great job! you should open a shop!!
So cute! I really want to learn how to sew- I love it!
Oh fun! I have been looking for a project to use some leftover fabric I have. This is just perfect!
That is an awesome skirt you made.
Thanks, ladies!
Tami, it took me about 3 hours, including about 3-4 tries to get the pleats the right size.
very impressed, and inspired.