skirtweek 2013

I am cutting it close but thought I should at least do a skirt for me as  well for Skirtweek 2013
hosted by crafterhours. I had a piece of blue fabric lying around wish I had more so I could make a long skirt but it worked out fine especially for the summer.

First I made the fabric for the top part by sewing seams 2 inches apart. I marked all of it first, then ironed it ( this makes it a lot easier to sew a nice straight line and even).

 

 this is how it looks on the back of the fabric after all the seams.

 

 

I just cut the top part by marking around another skirt. The bottom flare was done by cutting 3 cuts then forming then in a circular shape like below.

 

The fabric has a little of a stretch so it fits really nice.

 



a Robe for swim aerobics......

I started water aerobics at the club again 3 times a week. There is only 2 showers so I always just grab Bella at childcare and hop in the car. I just don't have enough time to sit in the sun to dry  and always end up dripping half a gallon of water on the floors and in my shoes. Most people bring a robe and just go home in it so lit was a good time to try this out. I love the finished product.

 

 

bought this fabulous turquoise at JoAnn's

 

 

The pattern is just a loose shirt pattern that I opened up in the front and extended to the middle front at well as the length.

 

This is the back with the belt. I attached the belt to the robe so I don't have to try and find it everytime.

 

 Added this orange trim in the front and also at the arms.

Now I am ready to go.