i'm crazy with the skirts!
this one was different than the last two. when i was in joann last weekend i found this fabric panel for a simple circle skirt. the fabric was on a bolt like any other, but instead of measuring by the yard you measure by the panel. each panel has fabric for one skirt.
basically, you cut out the huge circle of patterned fabric, then cut out the center circle where your waist would be. stitch the whole thing up, add a waistband and zipper and VOILA! instant skirt.
the shape is a little more full than i'm normally comfortable wearing (i think it makes my hips look HUGE) but i love the pattern so much that i'm sure i'll still wear it. plus, it was only about $5 for the whole thing. (though i think i might need to go hunting for the perfect top to go with the skirt.)
while at joann i bought fabric for 3 more skirts... i'm totally stoked about this new hobby of mine, in case you couldn't tell.
Posted by xta at August 8, 2006 10:30 AM | TrackBackThose skirts are sassy! I love them very much. You'd think they'd inspire me to get out my machine and start sewing, but I think making almost my entire college wardrobe on a sewing machine has dimmed my enthusiasm for sewing for the next 40 years. I will, however, enjoy looking at yours and the adorable fabrics chosen.
Posted by: becky at August 8, 2006 11:06 AMYou have such an awesome hands-on-hips pose. I can picture your expression even with your face cut out!
Posted by: Phil at August 9, 2006 03:06 AMI actually like this style more than the other ones, but it could just be that this is the kind of skirt I like wearing.
Posted by: Elizabeth at August 9, 2006 05:45 PMI'm beginning to think I should just take my measurements, send you some cash and call you my personal tailor......fashions by XTA.......
Posted by: Gidge at August 9, 2006 08:41 PMAnd.....about the big hips thing, I bought this little cotton skirt at OLD NAVY that after i put it on, I thought OH HELL it mkes my ass and hips look huge (okay, it's not the SKIRT I know) but I was so self conscious in it until I got to work and all the men said "hey I like that skirt......"
and suddenly it occurred to me.......they probably don't ever actually like my shirts either......lying bastards.
It's all metaphor.......but I've been thinking about buying more skirts.....