Holiday Couture


I had it in my mind that I needed a new Christmas skirt. And then I saw the Asymmetrical Fold Skirt. I knew it was the one.

I used red linen, an Alexander Henry print (Arvika) for the facing, and vintage black buttons from my stash.

And I had just enough fabric to make a dress for Spenser.

Two yards of red linen: $15.98 (no tax or shipping)
Facing: from my stash
Buttons: from my stash
Interfacing: from my stash

A Christmas dress and a Christmas skirt. $15.98. Not bad.

Comments

Anonymous said…
both Mom and daighter looked beautiful in their Christmas outfits!
8:32 AM EST
Stacey said…
awesome! I love the idea!
9:09 AM EST
Brenda said…
I love the outfits. Please be sure you get a picture with you two wearing them.
9:13 AM EST
nikko said…
Cute! I would love to see what that skirt looks like on you!
9:25 AM EST
Karyn said…
WOW!!! I LOVE both!!!
9:43 AM EST
Lisa @ Life with 4! said…
love that little dress... I bet Spenser is so cute in that!
11:26 AM EST
hooli said…
Spooky... I just looked at making that same skirt. I love the buttons. I even have that Henry fabric. Love seeing it finished.
12:08 PM EST
Katie Jean said…
i saw that skirt too and i really, really want to make it. yours is gorgeous and I love the little matching dress. too cute! now you need to get a picture of it on you!
1:20 PM EST
Amanda Jean said…
I LOVE them both!!! mmm. red linen. and perfect with that Alexander Henry print.
3:11 PM EST
Chara Michele said…
So pretty! (Okay I am totally curious where you got your linen from? :)
6:37 PM EST
Leslie said…
I just about died when I saw that skirt on Stitch magazine. So cool.
9:45 PM EST
dig this chick said…
oh you never cease to amaze....although, I'd love to see pictures of you gals in the garments....happy holidays!
11:48 PM EST
Vonlipi said…
WOW! You are soooo handy! I'd love to sew so good...I can't read a pattern! Something to do in 2009!
12:18 PM EST
Michelle said…
Cute skirt!
7:09 PM EST
Anonymous said…
look at you!! i love that red. how'd it fit? it's a great design. and the trim on her dress is very cool. i've seen similar of both for $158 ~ each.
8:19 PM EST
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