The almost 20 minute skirt...take 2

Well.  I did it x3!  The first 20 minute skirt was a complete failure, sorta.  It was way too long and I was way too frustrated to hem it up.  But It proved to be quite the learning experience.  I realized what I was doing totally wrong and that while stealing thread from my grandmother was cheap, the thread is just as old as she is I think, because it was breaking so easily.  So much for stealing from Nancy Pants...I think that was her way of getting back at me for "acquiring" her sewing stuff.  I will not even grace this blog with a photo of the terrible first attempt.

I will however put on here attempt #2.....I made this for the sole purpose of St. Patrick's Day.  Billy actually picked the fabric and all in this skirt cost less than $12, including the very horrible first attempt.  Not too shabby. I think it came out quite cute (and yes shamrock tights are completely appropiate on St. Patty's day)

I even made another that I have been wearing the hell out of, but for some reason can't seem to remember to photograph it.  I need a dress-form in the worst way.  I hate modeling and also I need something to help me do fittings.  Anyway I have agreed to make a little girl version of this in leopard print for a friend at work...off to JoAnn's I go to hunt me down some leopards and get going on that skirt.  I bet it will come out so cute I will want one.

I think I have a problem.  I am so happy to complete a project I have such a difficult time parting with it!  I am working on that.  It's all about time management I think.  If I can divide up my time equally between things for me and things for others I think I'd have a lot less hard of a time parting with handmades.

Anyway....stay tuned for more photos of more skirts and more projects.  The other skirt was in the nesting doll pattern seen below on the left. I freakin am in love with the print, so springy.  As part of my sister's birthday gift I made her some wine cozies...and got crazy and made the one on the left reversible.  Look at me breaking the rules of a pattern.

I also keep forgetting to post my amazing new years dress that I made with my lovely lovely teacher at my private lessons in the city.  I just have to hem the lining properly and the dress is re-wearable! It's so hard to believe to me that I actually made that....it gives me confidence to keep sewing from patterns.  

Stay tuned, I might be able to convince the husband to take photos this weekend.

And I can't remember if I mentioned my new stash.  

1.  I found that craigslist is the bane of my existence and that fabric hoarders are EVERYWHERE.  I got about $300 worth of fabric and notions for $75, I did have to drive kind of far away to get it, but it was a fun trip with the hubster and puppy.  I got really lost in culpepper and i flashed back to many years ago when I was almost arrested there....this was way before we moved down and it is such a small world that we would wind up living down here.

2. Damn you national craft month at JoAnn...I hoarded up my coupons and bought only what I truly needed fabric wise....the rest of my coupons I spent on frames for the Husband's take over of my sewing cave (tears).  He wants it back.  I offered to help "man" the place up.  Anyway I saved $211 with my coupons and strategic buying day.  It was a lot of fun and I am going to have a pretty awesome cousin's quilt. I can't wait I'm so excited.

On the sewing block:  

At least 10 more of the 20 min skirts...they rock.

Mom's Quilt (I must persevere...I will not be thwarted by a real quilt)

Cousin's quilt (more on this to come lol)

Fun vintage apron

Pajamas

Corsets and Renn Fair outfit......I am going to need a lot of time and research on this.

Good morning dear readers :)

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