Wednesday, April 16, 2008

My FIRST Skirt!!!

WOW, is one word that I would used to describe my first time EVER using a pattern.  For it is was like trying to translate a foreign language and not knowing the language.  It's a good thing I had some awesome interpreters (Momma F and Em, thanks for the countless instructions and not getting annoyed by my billion phone calls!).

After finishing I've realized that I was a fairly easy pattern to use.  Despite my serious lack in sewing skills, my skirt turned out pretty good (in my opinion).  The most important things are #1: It fits.  #2: No one can see my mistakes because they are on the inside!

The hardest part for me was sewing the zipper! That will probably take a few times in order for me to master that one!  Overall I am really proud that I finished my first clothing sewing project and it wasn't a complete disaster. 

Thanks again for all the help!!!
I forgot to take a picture of me wearing it, but it did look good if I do say so myself!
  Detail of Fabric   The Hem  
   Darts   Outside look of zipper 
Inside look of zipper       Finished project!!!

5 comments:

  1. Woohoo!!! Great job Ashlee. (I still hate sewing zippers.) They drive me nuts. Looks very cute

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  2. Very Nice!! I'm proud of you! And zippers stink! We want to see a picture of it on!

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  3. Wow, Ash! I'm super impressed... And I love the fabric.

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  4. Good job and way to be fearless. Darts and zippers on the first project is not the easiest thing to accomplish.

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  5. Lexanne---Good for you Ashlee. Considering its you're first time will give you some credit. :)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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