Sunday, 24 April 2011

New skirt and an Easter bonnet

I ran this skirt up yesterday, using some old gingham and Gertie's gathered skirt instructions.
Seriously people, if you have 3 hours and 2m fabric laying around you can make this too. It's the baked beans on toast of the sewing world.
I lined this skirt with some plain white cotton because it was too light to wear on its own. It's ended up with a nice weight and is still very soft. I'm really pleased with it.
I decided to wear it out today with my handmade top and a bonnet style hat I found at a flea market last year. My butterfly brooch, which you can't see to well here, got an outing too. I've been all about the brooches recently. They're great for dressing up an outfit.
We went out to a friend's bbq and had a great time drinking wine in the sunshine and setting fire to things.
Meg came to see me while I was taking the photos. She's spent the day hunting big game like spiders and butterflies and is now dreaming deeply on the sofa.
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15 comments:

  1. Unknown24 April 2011 at 20:58

    I'd forgotten about that tutorial. Thanks for reminding me of it :) I love your skirt, it's so cute!
    Ashley x

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  2. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]24 April 2011 at 21:16

    Great outfit, bonnets don't get enough outings these days! Seriously is the skirt as easy as that? Baked beans on toast sounds like it would be my sewing level...

    I like how you've colour co-ordinated with the cat too ;-)
    Lakota x

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  3. Unknown24 April 2011 at 21:17

    looks lovely, very summery!

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  4. Elise24 April 2011 at 21:25

    Ooh thats pretty, love the shape, good sewing! :)

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  5. Louiz24 April 2011 at 22:33

    Lovely skirt, and I might give that a go, baked beans on toast sounds like I could probably manage it!

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  6. Marie24 April 2011 at 22:41

    Oh, this really is lovely!

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  7. Cinquefoil25 April 2011 at 07:27

    Just bought 4 metres of ridiculously cheap white embroidered fabric tow days ago and have been wondering what to do with it, why not this! And the bonnet is lovely, really should be worn more these days.

    Piia

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  8. Anonymous25 April 2011 at 07:36

    I nearly bought some gorgeous ice cream colours check cotton fabric on Saturday, but wasn't sure what to make with it......I know now!!! Thanks! X

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  9. Erika25 April 2011 at 10:18

    What a cute skirt! Love the hat, too! Asymmetrical hats really is the cherry on the top on any outfit =)

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  10. The Vintage Knitter25 April 2011 at 18:38

    Your skirt looks great, especially with that choice of large check fabric.

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  11. LandGirl198025 April 2011 at 23:03

    I don't know what I love more - the skirt or a bonnet! 3 hours you say... 2m of fabric.... hmmmmmmm :)

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  12. Ana1 May 2011 at 02:14

    Great Easter outfit! I love your top. Did you use a specific pattern for it?

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  13. Jemima1 May 2011 at 20:47

    Yes l have and yes l do - shall be sporting a new skirt shortly :) tours is lovely, thank you for the link.

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  14. Sewingadicta6 May 2011 at 21:28

    Sometimes I forget how quickly raised some pieces and the result so nice that they offer, you have a 50s look really cute!

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  15. pretty odd wonders.15 May 2011 at 00:34

    you blog is absolutely lovely and I adore the bonnet! it was so nice meeting you today!

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