My First Skirt
'm just learning to sew and got the fabulous Diana Rupp Book Sew
Everything Workshop recently. I'm so impressed with it - lots of very
wearable patterns and easy to follow instructions. Anyway - I made a
skirt! My first one and I'm so proud of it. I used a heavy cotton in
Navy for the shirt itself and then used some vintage cotton lace
doilies to embellish it . What I'm so pleased about is that it
actually fits - and 
it's something I'd actually wear (I know I should have had more faith
in my abilities to begin with!) The wrap shape is very flattering - it
looks like I've almost got a flat stomach! And I reckon it's smart
enough to wear to work too.
Great job. I read your post in Wardrobe Refashion. I may have to look for that book.
Posted by: aynex | March 06, 2008 at 01:10 PM
This and your refashioned sweater are both stunning!
Posted by: Allison | March 06, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Wow! I'm so impressed. You're becoming quite an accomplished seamstress.
I love the doilies on the skirt. It adds a great touch.
Posted by: Marie | March 06, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Wow, that skirt looks great. I love the crochet that you stitched on. I am so crap at dressmaking I finish things but never wear them as they look very homemade, but you are inspiring me to have another go this summer...
Posted by: Liz | March 06, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Wow, I LOVE this! It's so beautiful and fits so well; I would never have guessed that this was your first time sewing a skirt.
I keep searching for abandoned doilies at my local thrift stores, but haven't found any yet. Maybe I'll start checking Ebay. They look so beautiful on clothes, and I love the idea of putting them in a place where they can be admired again.
Posted by: Alli | March 06, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Your skirt is gorgeous! You did a great job. That is a wonderful use of the doilies.
Posted by: Country Lady | March 07, 2008 at 12:04 AM
that skirt looks great!
Posted by: Stefanie | March 07, 2008 at 04:27 AM
It's adorable!!!
Posted by: EB of SpiceDish | March 07, 2008 at 09:11 PM
That's soooo cute! I like the vivid contrast of the white on the dark blue. My daughter used some of her gr-grandmother's crocheted edging from old pillowslips on her daughter's skirts when she was little. Love it! ~Marge~
Posted by: Marge in Reno | March 08, 2008 at 09:21 PM
That looks awesome - I just bought the same book - except I feel pretty intimidated by it - you may have helped me bust through that - THANK YOU! It looks gorgeous on you and I love the lacey bits...
love,
dana
(linked to you through the CRAFT blog)
Posted by: Dana Welsh | March 12, 2008 at 04:30 AM
I love this skirt and had to mention it on my blog! I'm bookmarking your site and will return to see all your lovely projects!
Posted by: Robyn | March 13, 2008 at 03:07 AM
What a great skirt. I love how you added those doilies to it. Very creative.
Posted by: jessica | March 13, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Soooo cute! Can't believe you are new at this. Followed you from Robyn's next.
Posted by: Nnairdas | March 15, 2008 at 02:57 PM