Right, here we go then - when i was at the quilt festival i saw this lovely pattern and in a mad moment thought, i can do that! 
and this
in a matter of seconds, i thought i'd give it a go - needless to say its nowhere near as easy as it looks, for me anyway!
I've never made a skirt before! Anyway i popped down to the local fabric shop - why is it that when i get in there i'm so mesmerized by all the lovely fabric it takes me ages to choose, when before i get in the door i know exactly what i'm looking for! I eventually chose this
the pic does not do the colours justice. So i cut the fabric out yesterday - i forgot to say that its also a lined skirt, with zip, which i have also never done before! Today, somewhen, i'm hoping to make a start on the sewing. So if you should suddenly hear loud screams of frustration, that will be me!
I have an alternative plan though. I bought this at the show also
and thissorry about c..p pic! So if the skirt is not going well, i can plan another quilt!
Or, plan c, i can practice sewing freehand - when seeing Janet Clare at the festival do this
in a matter of seconds, i thought i'd give it a go - needless to say its nowhere near as easy as it looks, for me anyway! However, for the moment it looks like this outside
- blue skies, not a cloud to be seen!
so am off to do the horses before it rains!Hope you all have a lovely long weekend.
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8 comments:
Good luck with the skirt - I'm sure it will work out fine! Lucy xxx
P.S. just seen my word verification - "raktrag". Hope it's not a premonition - makes me think of "wrecked rag"!!!!!
Lots of lovely sewing projects to keep you busy. Looking forward to seeing the skirt!
Haven't heard any screaming yet ;-)
Wow, it certainly look like you picked up loads of inspiration at th show, looking forward to hearing how you get on with the skirt..good luck! xx
I am sure that you will be fine with the skirt - the fabric looks lovely.
Pomona x
I'm sure you'll whip the skirt up in not time! You bought some lovely fabrics to and I love Janet Clare's work, I must have a go myself sometime!
I'm absolutely c**p at making clothes of any sort, so my hat's off to you for even giving it a go - good for you :o). Looking forward to seeing you in it, I bet it will be gorgeous :o)!!
How cute are those little stitched sheep ... Janet Clare is one clever lady!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Yay, you can make the skirt, I'm sure you can!
Lovely fabrics, and what I wouldn't give to be able to free machine like that!
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