So, here they are. The two skirts that were in the running for the ladybug’s Book Themed Birthday party. From photos earlier this week, you can see that the second one pictured won out, but I love them both. These are the first skirts that I have sewn for her, and they were EASY! It’s under the Simple Skirt tutorial on the site below. It’s one of my favorite patterns now for skirts for the girls!
I found the tutorial here:
Once again, I really have to highlight the fact that I have no idea what I’m doing and follow the instructions given on blogs and YouTube tutorials to the ‘t’ I’m hoping that one of these days I can pretend to be all Martha Stewart-ish (albeit with a tan) and post up one of my very own tutorials on something that I have perfected.
Let me know what you guys think!
14 Comments
Miranda
September 29, 2011 at 5:15 pmThese are adorable! I just do not have the (whatever it is) for sewing. I have made some things, but only because I had to, I just don’t enjoy it. One of my best friends can sew up a storm, so I let her be the specialist at that, happily! I like to play with my paints. These really are so very cute, and I love the fabric that you found to make them with.
Best wishes,
Miranda
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The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:52 amMiranda, I’m that way with web design. I know that I am creative, and I know what I want, I just don’t have the patience to sit and learn how to figure stuff out properly. I mostly started sewing from necessity (the twins needed cloth diapers and well, they can be expensive to start with) so I found a free pattern and went to work. So far, so good. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Melinda-LooKWhatMomFound..and Dad too!
September 29, 2011 at 6:37 pmI have a little obsession with owls so I LOVE them 🙂 really cute
The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:52 amI’m starting to think that I have a slight love for them too. Most of the fabric that I picked was owl themed, and now, well it can’t go to waste!
Aisha G
September 30, 2011 at 2:45 pmYou better work!!!!
The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:53 amThanks ma’am! I think that this hobby may actually stay AND get better!
glamazini
September 30, 2011 at 5:20 pmHow perfect! Now make me some skirts!
The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:53 amThat would require way more fabric than this Houseful holds at the moment. Please hold.
Laila @OnlyLaila
September 30, 2011 at 8:49 pmVery cute! You make me want to buy a sewing machine.
The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:54 amDo it! I promise, even if you make simple stuff, you’ll love it!
Kim@newlywoodwards
October 1, 2011 at 7:38 amAdorable
And such useful skirts to wear anytime. Love the fabrics. Thanks for stopping by NewlyWoodwards. We are def. Big Bears fans, so I think we will get along just fine.
The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:55 amThanks Kim! I’m going to try to make your party skirt later this month, and I hope you don’t mind if I also borrow your monthly to do list posting format. I LOVE it and it’s easier than trying to break stuff down daily. I shudder at the thought.
Vapid Vixen
October 2, 2011 at 7:55 pmCUTE!! I love the owl skirt especially. I have trouble sewing a button so this is most impressive to me. Found you from the spicy weekend blog hop btw.
The Houseful
October 13, 2011 at 1:56 amThanks Vapid Vixen. I still can’t sew buttons on items with a machine, but I can do a mean stitch with just needle and thread – it still looks homely though.
I enjoyed finding blogs through the Spicy Weekend Hop. HOpe you stop by again.