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Monday 14 May 2012

A perfect Mindful Denim Meringue Skirt

Yes Mindful sewing is in full swing! For those that don't know I started thing of my sewing in a mindful meditative kind of way, to try and stop rushing and making mistakes and causing stress.

 So feeling good and rather pleased I have the perfect denim skirt. We all need some staple clothes and this is great for that. Lets face it a denim skirt will go with every top and pair of shoes I own.



I have made some changes which I feel happy with, the fit around my waist feels snug, although I have noticed in the photo a little pull across the middle. Lets hope all the exercise I'm planning will stop that!
 

I also made up some pockets for the back, I had such a dilemma trying to work out whether to put on buttons, I thought plain was more versatile in the end.
 

The scalloped edges really benefit from taking time, I also did a little top stitch around the bottom.
 

Silly photo face!! But I just wanted to show the cute insides, fabric curtisy of Meg the Grand, thank you, as I think it's perfect!
 

So being my least liked pattern from the Colette book to my top skirt of the summer, what a turn around!!



8 comments:

  1. Great job ~ love the dots too!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  2. Very cute! Love the pockets and polka dots! I think I need to join your gang with the mindful sewing I think I'd enjoy sewing more then.

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  3. SO cute... Everyone needs a denim skirt.. I have made a longer version last summer.. And I have plans for a denim ginger.. [so many plans and so little time..ha]
    Happy sewing.

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  4. Aw what cute fabric on the inside, I love touches like that :) A great staple, you clever lady you! xx

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  5. Thank you all, it's amazing the pride I have from taking time and making a better garment!

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  6. I LOVE IT!!! Love that you have the polka dot fabric as the scallop facing - it looks fantastic and the skirt is a very versatile piece :) Well done!!

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  7. What a great skirt! It looks very versatile in denim, and I love the addition of pockets! And yay for the polka-dot facing! :D

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