Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wardrobe Challenge {Project #1 Reveal}

Last week I started a wardrobe challenge. I am challenging myself to make a piece of clothing {for me} every week until I have a closet full of handmade pretties for spring and summer!

My first project was a skirt made with Simplicity Pattern 2609. I’ve had this pretty vintage sheet looking fabric in my stash for a while. Just needed it to tell me what it wanted to be. It wanted to be this pretty skirt.

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I decided on View D. I made it on Saturday morning and it only took about 2 hours. It was really fun! I can’t wait to make more!

Here it is…my “Farmers Market Skirt”.

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the glorious and super comfy elastic waist…

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Here’s how I wore it on Sunday to church and Disneyland. Funky belt {to conceal the glorious elastic waist}, tshirt, cropped cardi, and cute flats. Pic taken with the super fun Retro Camera app on my phone.

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Well, there you have it. Project #1 of my Wardrobe Challenge is complete! Check back on Saturday because I’ll be telling you all about Project #2 and it’s a fun one!

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16 comments:

  1. Amy @ Increasingly DomesticMarch 10, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Looks great! I should make something for myself one of these days:)

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  2. LizMarch 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Very cute! I should take on that challenge as well!

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  3. amycornwellMarch 10, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    That is ADORABLE!! What a fabulous challenge!

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  4. EmilyMarch 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love it! I've been working on a few things for myself too, I think I might just have to challenge myself also. Emily domesticdeadline@blogspot.com

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  5. MelanieMarch 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is "sew" cute! I just got my first sewing machine {embarrassing since I'm 38} but I'm looking to make some cute summertime skirts!

    Fun!
    Melanie
    http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.con
    skipthehousework{at}hotmail{dot}com

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  6. dianapantzMarch 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    that fabric is adorb!
    nice work.

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  7. Ali RichardsonMarch 10, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    It looks GREAT!!! Great job :)

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  8. Nicole MMarch 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    you are awesome! way to go! i would love to follow a pattern and make my own clothes, it just feels to daunting. Also, the way you wore it was adorable! will it be going to creative estates with you?

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  9. WendyMarch 10, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love it!! :) I've challenged myself this year to not buy clothes, just make my clothes using the HUGE stash of fabric in my closet...so I juuuust might be using ideas from your blog! :)

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  10. TanyaMarch 10, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I love that skirt. I have not made something with a pattern since I was about 10 but I think I want to try that pattern. Mind if I copy? :)

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  11. JenniferMarch 11, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I love, love, love it!! I think the whole idea of making something for you is awesome. This season is going to be all about skirts...you are already ahead of the fashion times...LOL! Fabric choice was perfect!

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  12. Anne MaskellMarch 11, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    It looks lovely on you! I'm looking forward to seeing what you make next!

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  13. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Oh, that's so fun! Great job!

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  14. Hipster Hostess: ArikaMarch 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Such a great idea...I buy up funky vintage sheets from the thrift store because I like the fabric and then let it sit around because I don't know what to make with it. I had sworn off making stuff for myself after a few failed attempts...I might just give it another try soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I featured you on my Toast of Tuesday! Come grab a button!

    http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/03/toast-of-tuesday_15.html

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  16. AshleyMarch 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love this skirt! It looks so breezy and comfortable but yet fashionable!

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