Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

carolinne · Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:25 pm Post subject:

jo .....my skirts are made from the pattern in the alabama stitch book........mine are all made from t shirts..cut into panel and they have draw string waists ,altho a friend of mine has made one with an elasticated waist. mine are all hand made cos i am rubbish on a sewing machine.

they are perfect for adapting to any pattern you like cos of the layers of t shirt fabric....so you can have a plain top layer and a bright bottom layer to match your knitted tops...............

the other thing is they are really good value cos the t shirts cost a couple of quid each so your skirt costs approx £8-10

i hope you find something you like........let us know...cos it is such fun to make clothes knowing no one else will have the same thing as you

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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Thank you Carolinne - your skirts were the ones that gave me the idea in the first place - they are lovely Very Happy

GrannySmith · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:22 am Post subject:

I am a bit behind the times, but if you need any assistance with zips, buttonholes, interfacing etc give me a shout Very Happy

Good luck, nothing like sewing your own clothes Very Happy

pictish · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject:

Jo did you do anything about making your own skirts?? I fancy doing some sort of sewing - maybe a bag or simple skirt or maybe patchwork cushion cover - as Twistfibre have some lovely Rowan fabrics in. (I wonder if the fabric is suitable for all these things tho?)
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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

I went to London in March Ali and bought some lovely fabric from Liberty's in Regent Street (such a beautiful shop).

Anyway, the fabric is still sitting in a bag along with the contrasting thread I bought waiting for the sewing mojo to strike Laughing

pictish · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject:

Oooooh!!!! What have you done about a pattern? I was looking at the Amy Butler Barcelona Skirt but this one looks easier and has an elasticated waist Wink

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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

I havent even bought a pattern yet - I'm useless !! Yes, that simplicity one looks perfect Ali - nice flare - but not too much iykwim, I think I might get that - thanks Very Happy

Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Well I've bought the pattern and its free delivery too.

Thanks Ali Very Happy

I have some free time on Saturday so if I get the pattern by then, I could be sewing on Sat Laughing

malteser · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1339 Location: Derbyshire

I made the Barcelona skirt over Easter but I am not happy with the way it turned out. It seemed far too wide around the bottom. I intend to alter it but it is in the naughty corner at the moment.
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pictish · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject: