Whip up a little skirt
I have had a distinct lack of crafting in my life for the last few weeks. I am starting to go into withdrawal! I am getting a little burned out constantly being the referee for all the fighting my kids are doing this summer. Argh! So it was with much pent up crafting energy that I flew into a frenzy to try and make a skirt out of some old scarves that I didn’t think I would ever actually wear. The scarves seemed like a good idea when I bought them, but I already feel claustrophobic wearing a turtleneck, so I am not sure what made me think I wouldn’t feel like I am being strangled by a scarf. Below is the before picture of one of the scarves!
Yes, that is two of me in the bathroom mirror. And here are some funny shots of me trying to take my own picture in the mirror. I always get a kick out of seeing other crafters deserately photographing while they are home alone. Notice my smirk as I can’t believe I am doing this!
I cut out a big curve of fabric for the skirt. I added a little thrifted lace to the hem since I didn’t want to actually do any precise sewing. I cut two of my scarves in half and tried to cut out big curves so that these would fit along the waistband. Then I used some thrifted bias binding to sandwich all those layers of fabric into a nice little waistband that wraps around and ties. I decided that I didn’t actually like the way some of the angles of the scarves were hanging, so I pinched the fabric here and there by adding a few inches of straight stitching, pulling it tight and tying it off to adjust things.
I don’t think this project was entirely successful, but I sure learned a lot. My daughter and I were examining it in the mirror while I was wondering if I would be brave enough to wear it in public. As she gazed at it, she suddenly got an inspired look on her face and said, “I could make my own costumes!” Hmmm, I think I have my answer.
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I am adding this to Whip Lash! I guess it could be considered clothing deconstruct/reconstruct. I haven’t actually gone through the list to see what everyone has entered yet, but I can’t wait. I am sure there will be a lot of good ideas for clothing reconstruction.
How clever! I never would have thought to make a skirt from scarves. It looks so hip!
Hey Bee, (can i call you that? it seems so nature…) Seriously, I love that skirt. It reminds me of the freedom I feel each time I decide that I like something and I’m wearing and I will not field any comments that don’t have the word “fabulous” in them.
I’ve been thinking a lot about beauty lately and (if you’ve read Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge, this will sound familar) how to be a woman at rest that invites others to be comfortable in their own skin. I really want to be that and I realize that a major part of it…is being comfortable in mine.
I think making clothes that are more like art, (like some of the designs I see on your site) is a great step towards this…dynamic self-expression…if that makes sense.
I think it would be fun to see your fabric collection sometime. And I definitely want to talk to you about covering my couch…maybe.
Sherry
That is pretty nifty! Clever and feminine. I like your photos too. 8-)
Wear it!
It’s beautiful. You are one talented lady.
It’s been fun looking over all your makings and thanks for the inspiration.
I like it! And the scarf is way better on your hips than around the neck! Yikes! Sally forth in the scarf skirt, but not to the grocery store… go out with the man to someplace with atmosphere.
Wow - It is so hip — Like something from Project Runway I tell ya! or Elle (speaking of magazines :-)) You should be brave and wear it in public - you look like you could pull it off.
How did you get a .org by the way? Just noticed that.
Oh wow, I love the skirt so much! You should definately wear it out, it’s beautiful!
And thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog!!