{Shirred Waisted Skirt: Pattern Review & GIVEAWAY!}

I'm sharing a really fun pattern review with you today! 

 Ladies Shirred Skirt by Whimsy Couture

I love making skirts! They come together so quickly and because of that they are one of the most satisfying projects to make! In just an hour or so you have a really cute piece to add to your wardrobe!

This skirt was a breeze to make! The pattern is very well written and I know have a new found love of shirring! It's so fun! I want to shirr everything! 

This would be a fabulous beginner project because it takes very little fabric and comes together really fast! The pattern itself is only $8 and comes with directions for two lengths and also a belt and lace detail options. So fun!

I posted a few Instagrams of how I'm thinking of wearing it...

pretty cute as a top too! BONUS!

This was a really fun summer sewing project and I would definitely recommend the pattern to anyone who is looking to start making some cute clothes!

Now for the really fun part! Whimsy Couture is giving one of you a 3 pack of of patterns!!! The lucky winner will choose any 3 patterns from the pattern shop.

Whimsy Couture is also offering 50% off the pattern of your choice with the code TAKEOFF50.

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{Wardrobe Challenge Project #3} REVEALED!

Project #3 was some cute, simple A-line skirts in fun springy fabrics!

Much like this little number from Anthro {Rise Above Skirt}…that will only set you back $88.

Last Saturday was the Grand Opening of Nest Vintage and Handmade. A cute little OC boutique that happens to be the exclusive retailer of Sew Chatty handmade items! It was a fun event and I even won the raffle prize that had all kinds of Nest goodies in it! Yayee me! I promise it wasn’t rigged!

Anyhow, I made a skirt to wear in a super comfy stretch denim! I used a great tutorial by Caroline from Good Times Never Seem Sew Good that can be found here.Tell me what you think of my cute little Anthro Knock-off!

 

Cardi…Forever 21. Mushroom Tank…Old Navy. Belt…Forever 21. Skirt…Made by me :) Tights…Vera Wang at Kohl’s. Boots…Christmas gift from the Hubbs. Necklace and bracelet…Forever 21. 

Can’t wait for the weather to warm up so up so I can wear it with a cute bright tank and some sandals!

Here is a little side by side comparison…

I had good intentions of making the other two skirts as well, but the weekend got away from me and I have yet to sit at my sewing machine this week…boo. But I will get them done soon and show them off when I do! 

I've had so much fun with my Wardrobe Challenge that I have decided to try my hand at pattern design! I am working on a simple skirt design that I'm thinking of selling in the shop at some point in the near future. The pattern is still a ways from being completed, but I'd love your thoughts on seeing some simple clothing items in the shop!

Thanks to everyone who linked up to the Wardrobe Challenge Party last week! Did you see this entry from Rachel at Maybe Matilda??? SO dang cute! She did such a great job!

No official challenge party this week, but if you have a project to share…leave the link in your comment so I can see it! Come back Saturday so I can tell you about Project #4!

Have a happy day :)

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.

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”.

the glorious and super comfy elastic waist…

the full, swingy skirt is so fun! Carter said I looked like a ballerina. Pretty sure that was a compliment :)

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.

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!