Another version of Dana's Market Skirt, this time made from a men's dress shirt. I have to say that even in a medium-sized city I have better luck finding quality cotton fabrics when I thrift them out of something v. buy them at the store. The main skirt body is from the railroaded front shirt panels, the waistband was cut from a sleeve, and the hem is from three strips cut off the back. I loved this shirt and am glad that the rather confident man who once wore it put it out for his garage sale.
Sweets for my sweet! The proportions Dana has laid out in her tutorial are great. I even geeked out and made a spreadsheet to auto-calculate the cut dimensions given a desired length and waist. I should probably not publicly admit that but I know at least one person reading who will appreciate it:)
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I appreciate it! Spreadsheets are totally hip. So is your skirt :)
Adrianna said...
1:39 AM
My gosh...I've just started reading your blog. I found it a while ago while looking for some new pdf patterns online, I didn't really read through...but today I went back to the pattern (Beach Party Top & Dress) because I thought I lost part of it...I stuck around and started reading and boy am I glad I did. I can't believe how much alike we are! Spreadsheets for determining sizes...seriously. My husband would be rolling his eyes at my excitement right now. So thanks! This isn't the only moment like this I've had on your blog...I like what you said about doing a quick and cute outfit that will last a few months versus drapes that will last forever...hahaha...SOOO me!
Kristina said...
9:16 AM