New Skirt


My titles are so imaginative don't you think? Anyway, in my rush to show this skirt I couldn't wait for a good light or my husband to take the photos so you will have to apply some imagination. This is a simple A-line skirt (so therefore not nearly so unflattering as it appears on the ill-fitting hangar). I used a Betsy Ross pattern, which was so lovely to use.

No rustling of tissue paper, the patterns are printed on proper paper and comes with a helpful step by step instruction booklet.


I found the Harris Tweed on-line here. The colours are gorgeous and the fabric is beautifully soft. I may have to treat myself to some more while their special offer continues. The pale fabric was perfect for embellishing and although I did orginally plan some more graphic embroidery I lost my nerve and decided to keep it simple with some circles and buttons.

Comments

Anonymous said…
You are so productive at the moment. i love all the things you have made, thanks for the betsy link.
Jenny said…
I love your little skirt. The embroidery is just right. Well done.
MissLucy said…
that is so cute! I love the button decor. Is the skirt colour coordinated with your Saline sweater?
Anonymous said…
Johnnie Boden, watch out! This is lovely.
Alice said…
Love it! Understated, yet interesting. Very nice.
caroline said…
The skirt looks wonderful and I am seriously tempted by the Harris tweed site especially with those reductions.
Mumintroll said…
Your skirt is so cute. I love the embroidery. Wonderful...
Anonymous said…
I love the embroidered embellishments; it's such a great way to personalize your sewing, and thanks for the Harris tweed link (I think). :-)
Arianwen said…
That is the nicest skirt bought or otherwise I have seen this season!I feel inspired !
Krawuggl said…
Your skirt is beautiful, I love the colour and your embroidery so much! Especially the added buttons gives it such a charming extra touch. Is it to match your Salina?
There must be really a united spirit here in blogland,I have just embroidered a cushion with such a running stitch and was thinking about circles and buttons, but for resting the head on a cushion I decided for flowers and no buttons. This stitches are so easy to make for me and so many, many thanks for the inspiration to brighten up also a skirt. I wish my sewing would be good enough to do also clothes, yours always look so tempting. Thanks also for the great links, may I ask you how much metres I need for a skirt?
Anonymous said…
love the tweed and duly visited the website, but seem to be unable to get into te shop - do they sell online and how does it work?
Mama Lamb said…
I think it looks just loverly!!!
Katie said…
Oooh. I like your skirt with it's embroidered detail. Beautiful.
Charity said…
I love all the work you've been doing! The skirt is lovely - the simple embellishments are sweet. :0)
Twiss And Weber said…
Super cute skirt! Well done.
alltangledup said…
lovely. I think that their patterns are wonderful.
Anonymous said…
Oh Rebecca, how did I miss this post?
I love the sashiko embroidery and buttons - truly inspirational.

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