It's a Wrap

Saturday night I finished my wraparound skirt. I have been making the "Breezy Beach Wrap" from Sew What! Skirts. While it's the only pattern I've tried from the book, I like it a lot. I get to take my own measurements and make a skirt that fits me. Is tailored to my body. And for very little effort. Some day I'll branch out to the other patterns in the book. I'm sure they are just as great.

I'm starting to like Saturday night sewing. It makes waking up for church easier. I have new clothes to wear!

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My little old neighbor man just brought me a vase of lilac! Every spring he brings me some. They are my favorite. Too sweet. My husband left for town this morning and men are already bringing me flowers!

Comments

Unknown said…
Great skirt!! (for you, not for me, I hate skirts).

I love it with that top!

And beautiful flowers, lucky you!
8:33 AM EDT
nikko said…
Those lilac are gorgeous!
9:11 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Very pretty skirt. I hardly wear skirts these days myself, only on special occasions.

Those flowers are gorgeous too!
9:43 AM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
I LOVE your skirt! Lilacs are the best... so sweet;)
9:53 AM EDT
jessica said…
the skirt looks fabulous and I can almost smell you lilacs. what a great way to think about Saturday night sewing - sometimes I need some motivation to get out of bed for church too - I should try it!
10:36 AM EDT
Emily said…
So you do know how! I did learn to make clothes by own figure measurements... but have not sewed for a long time with the exception of curtains!

The flowers are lovely!
10:37 AM EDT
Tonya said…
that skirt is great, I have been seeing alot of good reviews about that book, I think I may have to get it.
10:40 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
That skirt is fabulous! And lilacs are my favorites, too.
11:59 AM EDT
hooli said…
In a skirt like that, how can they resist!?!??! So sassy. Seriously, I'm jealous.
12:02 PM EDT
misschris said…
new skirt + new yellow shoes = darling!

And a lilac bouquet. Ahhhh.

That's good stuff, there.
12:03 PM EDT
beki said…
Oh Lera, that is cute! I wish I had enough of a waist to look cute in a wrap skirt.
12:04 PM EDT
joyfullness said…
You Rock in that skirt!! I need one of those BAD!!! I have a nice collection of skirts that i love to wear all spring and summer!! Way to go girl!! Giving skirts their much needed come back!!
3:44 PM EDT
Unknown said…
Great skirt! I really want to make one of those. Sew What! Skirts! Is my absolute favorite sewing book in the Spring. :D You really should branch out and try some of the other 'patterns'. The a-line is so fun!
4:32 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
love the skirt. the pattern placement is perfect! oh lilacs! my daughter and i counted the lilac bushes on the way to church yesterday - well she pondered and i wondered if any of the homeowners would have noticed a few flowers missing.
4:42 PM EDT
Stacey said…
You have such cute ideas. I am in love with those shoes. :)
5:57 PM EDT
utmommy said…
I LOVE it. I'm totally being jealous of your sewing abilities. I just told DH I want to try my hand at some skirt making. We'll see how it goes.
6:25 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
i love your skirt. and I HEART lilacs. I finally have some in my yard again after 3 moves and 7 years. yipee! I am so excited!
9:39 AM EDT
Chara Michele said…
Such a lovely skirt! I have the book & I think I might have to try that wrap pattern eventually...
7:38 PM EDT
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