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Monday, July 13, 2009

super simple summer skirt


It's getting hot up here in the Pacific Northwest! I wanted a new summer skirt and was looking for a way to use up some of this gorgeous fabric I found at Ikea. It’s called Cecelia and it was only a little over $4 a yard. I just couldn’t pass it up. Inspired by this tutorial over at Altered Cloth, I whipped up my own version of their Gathered Skirt with Knit Waistband. This skirt is super easy to make--I did it during my little one’s afternoon nap. That’s how fast it came together. Love it—instant gratification and I can wear the skirt tonight if I want. I lined the skirt with just plain white cotton fabric too. I actually went back and shortened my waistband a little, but it will just depend on your personal preference. It's really comfortable and would even work as a maternity skirt, I bet. We definitely recommend this tutorial!

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15 comments:

  1. jamieJuly 13, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Thank you! I've been looking everywhere for a simple skirt tutorial. This is exactly what I had in mind!

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  2. BeckyJuly 13, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Thanks for posting this! I'm 22wks pregnant, and was looking through my maternity clothes longing for some cute skirts. This tutorial looks like it will be perfect!

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  3. LADY BEVERLYJuly 13, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Lovely little skirt - I agree the tutorial looks wonderful. It is nice to whip up something and wear it immediately isn't it.

    Love looking at your blog - beautiful ideas.

    Happy sewing!

    Bev

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  4. AninaJuly 13, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Love it!
    And I'm totally in love with that fabric. A visit to IKEA may be in the cards.

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  5. Maranda @ {Evoked}July 13, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Thank you so much for this post! I love the simplicity of it, I have some fabric I think would be perfect for this pattern. Have a great week!

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  6. bedeliaJuly 13, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I am pregnant and this does work perfect for a maternity skirt. I made one a few weeks back.

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  7. Purple Quilter QueenJuly 13, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Ikea has fabric?? Man where have I been? Super cute skirt and love the fabric! Jenn

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  8. Jessica FJuly 13, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    This is definitely adorable :)I would love to make something like this! Thanks!

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  9. ValerieJuly 13, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    What a great design! Thanks so much for sharing! I linked back to you! :)

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  10. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Cute skirt! And I love IKEA!

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  11. Pink Daisys Blog SpotJuly 13, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Hi I just found your blog and I LOVE it! It is packed full of great advice and information. I added you to my favorites and I also copied your button to display on my blog as well.
    Have a great day!
    Mechelle

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  12. JulieJuly 14, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Love it!! I might need to make one of those! I sure do wish we had an IKEA here already (they are buildling one to open 2013), they seem to be carrying fabulous fabrics lately.
    Cheers,
    Julie

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  13. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    I absolutely adore your website, and my husband and I just moved about an hour north of Seattle (from NC!) with a job change. I had forgotten you lived up here!!! I am going to Ikea on Saturday and will make this skirt Saturday PM. You are so inspiring!!! :)

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  14. RuthJuly 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I love this skirt. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I can't wait to try it.

    Ruth

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  15. turquoiseamberJuly 8, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    This is the cutest skirt, I got compliments today wearing it. Thank you for sharing!

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