Thursday, June 18, 2009

In Love With A-line


I just can't get enough of these A-line skirts! I've had Butterick 3262 in my pattern stash for years (I have no idea why I purchased it in the first place!), but I only "discovered" it about a year ago. I've only used the "medium flare" version, but I'd like to try out the fullest version, too!



For this skirt I used a stretchy khaki fabric from Wal-Mart ($2 per yard, as I recall). I've already made one skirt from this fabric, and the rest was sitting in my stash. I ended up having enough to add a bias ruffle, just for fun. I love my serger even more when I'm hemming bias ruffles!

Well, the moving craziness continues! There are boxes (both packed and empty) and paper everywhere. I'm discovering that several hundred books require many, many boxes! But I love all the bustle and excitement, especially when things run smoothly (as they have -- so far...). It's amazing to see God's hand at work in the little bumps in the road -- from finding a home to rent, to having our house inspection go well, to discovering boxes at our local recycle center! The blessings never end!

9 comments:

  1. Love-er-lee, Shannon! The ruffle gives the skirt so much additional character.

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  2. Your sewing is beautiful! I greatly admire your skill. Thank you for sharing, and I pray for an easy move.:)

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  3. Love it .... your skirt is SO beautiful! :) So feminine and flowy!!

    Love & Blessings~ Jen

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  4. Your skirts are so pretty! And where did you get that top?

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  5. Gorgeous! You get so much accomplished! I can't wait to see what comes next!

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  6. You are truly talented, the skirt turned out classic, but with a modern twist.

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  7. Your skirt is beautiful. I like to stop by for inspiration on sewing projects.

    Congratulations on your engagement! I can't wait to see wedding details and your new life with your soon to be Hubby!

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  8. Lovely skirt, casual and feminine!

    Last time we moved we made stacks of books and tied them together with twine. It didn't take very long and it saved the boxes for other uses.

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  9. Ah, now I am inspired to make an A-line skirt of my own. I've found that I have a shocking lack of skirts that I like to wear.

    Your skirt is lovely. I really like you use of ruffles.

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