Posts Tagged “High Waisted”

fountain of youth skirt

By Me | July 18, 2012

Tweet Simplicity 2512 I made this skirt some time ago but the waist didn’t fit exactly right. I had to wait until I lost enough weight for my waistline to reappear for this to be flattering at all. Then I all I had to do was cinch it in a bit on the sides and [...]

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beignet skirt

By Me | August 23, 2011

Tweet I spent Sunday making the Beignet skirt and catching up on old Rachel Zoe episodes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the folder pocket and that part of the proceeds go to animal welfare. Squiggly lines! Vertical stripes and a fitted waisted? I die. Wooden buttons from Sewfisticated Fabrics in Somerville, MA. The only issue I [...]

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working on the basics

By Me | June 2, 2011

Tweet Day 2 of Me-Made-June ’11. I wore this to work today. I made the skirt from the Simplicity 2451 pattern but never got around to posting here or burdastyle. It’s made from a gray lightweight denim material and it matches just about everything! Top – Conway Cardigan – Banana Republic Skirt – Self-stitched Shoes [...]

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scallops! (part 2)

By Me | May 15, 2011

Tweet This is the last of the “Yellow Springs” fabric I have. I called it that because it was a jumble of colors against a natural color background and it remind’s me of Martin’s hometown in Ohio. It’s the only hippie-ish fabric that I like. Scallop stitch on test fabric: Again, with the excess fabric [...]

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Tan Tulip Skirt

By Me | June 1, 2010

Tweet Use Simplicity pattern 2451, view C Really liked the fabric and knew I could make a versatile skirt with it. Material Notes: Cotton with a light sheen to it from Sewfisticated Fabrics in Somerville, MA

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