a twirling skirt
Trousers are the norm here most of the time. Dog walks, mud and ('til recently) cold, all cry out for warm and cosy legs. Maddie has a couple of favourite skirts, of the full and twirly variety and these are always brought out hopefully and laid before me. She is just such a nature girl and loves getting her legs and feet out.
Since discovering trouser making I've made a couple of pairs for the warmer weather (not finished off yet so no show and tell for now.) Remembering the skirt preference and halting myself before too many pairs of trousers flew off the machine, I decided to make her this from the only pattern book I own (are you getting bored with this book yet ?) to balance it out a bit. Lovely and full and a bit more challenging to make.
The bizarre thing is, I get on better not being able to read the instructions. The diagrams are good and if I'm not sure I just look more carefully and logically and the way becomes clear. Previous dressmaking adventures using normal paper patterns just confused me. It's like I didn't understand the language. Give me a diagram anytime.
I was hoping to get some pics of it being worn but that is just not going to happen today. Maddie has to be in the right mood to 'model'......as I said, not today ;)
(she just saw me previewing this post and shouted and pointed "my pretty skirt again".....so I know it will be worn......the seal of approval - phew!)
looks uneven but it's just the way it's hanging
pocket detail
I'm off for a few days from tomorrow, visiting family, so see you next week!
i love the skirt. great job! and i am sure she will be modeling it a lot!
Posted by: amy | April 15, 2008 at 13:32
Lovely skirt and fabric combination. Everyone needs a 'pretty skirt'!
Posted by: French Knots | April 15, 2008 at 13:42
this combination of natural brown plus pink flowers is so beautiful!
Posted by: kristi | April 15, 2008 at 13:58
mmm taupe is my favorite color.
have a lovely time visiting family :-)
Posted by: kat | April 15, 2008 at 16:43
Hi Asti, go ahead, make every project in this book twice! I WILL NOT get bored!!! So cute!
Posted by: Penny | April 16, 2008 at 13:53
Lovely skirt, good combo of materials- i like it . The book is great - keep going. Just read Harrys story too, definately worth saving, bless him
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | April 17, 2008 at 10:44
it's so nice!!!!!
Posted by: kosenrufu mama | April 17, 2008 at 12:08
What a lucky little girl Maddie is to have such a talented and caring Mum...
My dear Mum made me some wonderful clothes too when I was a lass.. My long Liberty Lawn dress was my favourite!
Have a good break.
Michelex
Posted by: Michele | April 18, 2008 at 20:17
I saw this and immediately fell in love! I used to have dress of tiny flowers when I was a little girl and the world was always a little more beautiful when I wore it.
Posted by: Krista at AfternoonMoon | April 18, 2008 at 23:11
I love your handiwork!
I wish my children were little again!
I do miss the 'making and doing' , both for them and with them!
(Thanks for phone call...Terry is here all day today if you want to chat.Or after 11am tomorrow.)Sal;-)
Posted by: Sal | April 20, 2008 at 10:28