A couple of weeks ago I started some new projects. I had been thinking about making the girls some new pettiskirts, possibly for Caitlyn's birthday, and decided to do them in the colors for Brandon's brother's wedding. I know what you are thinking. The last time I talked about pettiskirts it wasn't the most upbeat experience. I have two words: nylon chiffon. I found some online and it was so much easier to work with. And I was able to do all of it at home without my mom's serger. Of course sewing only at night and nap time it took me a little longer, plus I took some time off for a certification credit class.
So this is what I started with. Green satin for the waistbands, purple chiffon for the body of the skirt and white chiffon for the ruffle at the bottom. One waistband has a white ribbon, the other purple because there wasn't much difference in the length of the skirt.
I finished Caitlyn's first, and it only took me a week from when I got the chiffon in the mail. She was very excited about her skirt but a little bummed that she can't wear it just yet.
Britton's skirt took me a little longer, other things to finish, but I did manage to get my gathering foot to gather tighter on hers so it is a little fuller than Caitlyn's. When I started this project for the girls William said that he wanted me to sew something for him. So I got some material for a shirt, which I haven't started yet, and then I started thinking about the skirts and figured that I might have enough of the green satin left over to make a vest for the wedding so the kids would match. So I got some black broadcloth for the back of the vest, and convinced Mom to help me out.
Here is the finished project. I know he doesn't look incredibly excited but that is because I interrupted his playing to have him model it for me. While I was putting it together he kept telling me how nice it was looking and what a good job I was doing. My kids make the best cheerleaders. Now my big projects are done, just the shirt left.
So this is what I started with. Green satin for the waistbands, purple chiffon for the body of the skirt and white chiffon for the ruffle at the bottom. One waistband has a white ribbon, the other purple because there wasn't much difference in the length of the skirt.
I finished Caitlyn's first, and it only took me a week from when I got the chiffon in the mail. She was very excited about her skirt but a little bummed that she can't wear it just yet.
Britton's skirt took me a little longer, other things to finish, but I did manage to get my gathering foot to gather tighter on hers so it is a little fuller than Caitlyn's. When I started this project for the girls William said that he wanted me to sew something for him. So I got some material for a shirt, which I haven't started yet, and then I started thinking about the skirts and figured that I might have enough of the green satin left over to make a vest for the wedding so the kids would match. So I got some black broadcloth for the back of the vest, and convinced Mom to help me out.
Here is the finished project. I know he doesn't look incredibly excited but that is because I interrupted his playing to have him model it for me. While I was putting it together he kept telling me how nice it was looking and what a good job I was doing. My kids make the best cheerleaders. Now my big projects are done, just the shirt left.
4 comments:
They look great! Hey I'll be in town next week visiting my parents so if you are in the Sugar City area you should swing by my folks house I would love to see ya.
I am impressed with the skirts, they look so cute. I'm also VERY impressed that you actually decided to attempt them again! :) Have fun in Vegas, I'm jealous you get to hang out in the nice weather.
Wow! Nice work!
They look great...if I ever get a little girl I know who I'm calling. What a talent!
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