My sewing machine was deader than a doornail. My new to me serger never worked properly either (possibly why it was handed over to me.) I thought both were goners because my repair guy closed his shop. Fortunately, husband’s aunt hooked me up with her repair guy (thanks Aunt Judy!) Now both machines sew like a dream.
Whew!
Good thing because I couldn’t find a pencil skirt to save my life to wear to Blissdom last January. All I found where bathing suits when I schlepped from store to store in the snow. Silly me, wanting a skirt in December. I should have known better.
The best thing about this skirt? I only had to buy thread and a zipper.
I already had the fabric and pattern.
That project turned me into a sewing maniac. My goal is if I bust through enough of my fabric stash, then I can start painting and decorating my sewing/room craft room. Right now, it is the room where spare furniture and stuff goes to die. Hence, no photos. I'm way too embarrassed by it right now.
Sew a Table Cloth Skirt
I’m itching for a project. Husband isn't thrilled about me tearing up the living room to paint it just yet.
During a clean out, I found a green paisley cotton table cloth I bought at TJ Maxx for my dining room table years ago. It didn’t work as well as I hoped. I rarely used it.
During a clean out, I found a green paisley cotton table cloth I bought at TJ Maxx for my dining room table years ago. It didn’t work as well as I hoped. I rarely used it.
I wonder if I have fabric left in that table cloth to make a swingy spring skirt?
I used Modern Sewing Pattern’s free Six Gusset Skirt Pattern to sew a skirt from the tablecloth fabric. I used it as an opportunity to get to know my serger better, as in learn how to use it :) I serged everything on this skirt with the exception of the zipper and the top stitching of the waistband. Yay me!
Very Anthro, no?
I added a super secret pocket in the waistband for my keys and money.
Who am I kidding? This pocket will be full of dog treats when I'm out and about.
I love the way my skirt came out! It looks like a retro girly skirt straight from the racks of Anthropolgie! What a happy accident.
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24 comments :
Total cuteness! I'll have to BOLO for cool tablecloths at Goodwill. Great idea!
Sandra Betzina (of Vogue Patterns) made a super cute winter coat from a tufted comforter a few years ago. It turned out incredibly cute.
I made a top from sheer curtains in my stash that you might enjoy. Check it out at: http://darcidoodle-do.blogspot.com/2011/03/week-2-mmmar11.html
It's Tuesday's "Gold Digger Top".
Yay for reuse/refashion!
That's friggin' awesome! Up-cycling at its best. I have total skirt/sewing envy. Will you be cutting up the curtains next?
♥ Rebecca Jean
Midnight Maniac
I loVe this idea...I'm always trying to turn one thing into something else..so of course I think this is brilliant!
Darci - Love the top!
Rebecca - I made a tote bag out of old curtains, why not clothes?
Liz - Aw, shucks. Thanks!
LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara
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What a great skirt! It does look like it came straight from Anthro!
Super cute! Wanna make me on?! :)
Thanks Karen - I linked up!
Lisa - I'm almost out of fabric. How about a bandanna for your dog instead? :)
Great use of stuff you already have! I love this new (to me) term 'upcycling!
Yes doggie treats are the upmost importance!
This is gorgeous! I'm so impressed with your sewing skills.
I love your table cloth skirt, it is so cute. I wish I had your sewing skills. Just lovely.
Super cute! I never thought to use a table cloth as material for sewing. Thanks for the great idea!
What a great skirt! The pocket is a fabulous idea. Just so you know, it would be full of dog treats here too! I also love the orange top. What pattern did you use? I would really like to make it!
I have to make some skirts for my 16 year old. Thanks for reminding me. I like this header better than yesterday's. It's a little blah but we can see it better. The other was too hard to read. The letters were too light against the background.
Anne M. - I didn't make the orange top. That was a consignment store find.
Anne - Thanks for the feedback. I'm working on a new header and some the of the back end code of the blog today. I hope to reveal a bright shiny new look soon!
very pretty.
megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Very sweet! Love the accidentale projects!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Love the skirts! I'm a new follower from Welcome to the Weekend hop! http://www.grandmasguidetolife.blogspot.com
Cute, cute! I really like the table cloth fabric. It made a sweet skirt.
Thanks for linking to the party. Hope to see you this week, too. ;)
Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
That is super cute! I love your use of the tablecloth. And the super secret dog treat pocket is a wonderful idea!
--Denise at Sly Needle
That is pretty clever! I need more time to sew, instead I blog. I guess I can't have the best of both worlds...anyway, I am following you from the The Middle Matters blog hop. I would love for you to follow back!
Have a great wednesday!
Heather From and Mommy Only Has Two Hands!
The skirts are so pretty! Love them! You have some skills there, girl. hi hi I am now following you thanks to The Middle Matters blog hop and it would be so nice if you could share the love back on my blog:)
And don't forget to check our new Blog Tutorial going on today. It's pretty easy and it would definitely look cute on your blog:) See you there!
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Very pretty! Love the color! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
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