The Cord Wrap


I recently found some purply-red corduroy in my stash. I don't remember why I bought it. I started to wonder what could become of the cord. There wasn't enough for a dress. I thought maybe a new skirt. But, there wasn't enough for the pattern I wanted to use.

Then it hit me: a wrap skirt.

I had just enough to make the skirt. I did not have enough to make the ties, so I improvised. I grabbed a little vintage fabric from my stash and made the ties. I complemented it with a bias-tape hem. Just enough bling to work. I think.

(Seen here with my winter-white skin. Now that's a whole lotta bling going on.)

Comments

Katie said…
Another pretty creation for my pretty sister.
Katie Jean said…
soo cute! I love the addition of the vintage fabric trim.
Emily said…
Very pretty purple color!
Anonymous said…
Ack! So cute. I've been meaning to make a wrap skirt for FOREVER. One day.... one day....
Michelle said…
Too cute!
I love it! The trim and ties are the perfect touch!!
Myrnie said…
gorgeous as always :o) Have your YW requested a sewing class yet? If not, they SHOULD! :o)
Me and Him said…
I like the ties. And the colour of the cord. What a pretty skirt
nikko said…
Cute! I have some paisley that would be so cute as a wrap skirt... Thanks for the reminder!
Diane said…
Excellent idea! Of course, it's not brown, but it'll do ;)
Karyn said…
Love it. For you. Not for me, the skirt thing, remember??

I love the bias tape hem. Pretty!
dig this chick said…
You are so crafty. Love it.

ps finished my quilt! Lera, am I getting closer to being an actual seamstress?
Brenda said…
It is beautiful. If I were as tiny as you are I would be making clothes for me.
jessica said…
this is very lovely! I loved your thought in an earlier post that your new skirts and dresses make it easier to get out of bed on Sundays. I wish I were better at sewing clothing - I could sure use some new skirts and dresses for church!
Amanda Jean said…
oh, i LOVE it!!! i love the contrast of the tie and the trim at the bottom. it's perfect! so did you use a pattern? i think this would be the perfect skirt for me to start with.
Lucy Jane said…
I keep saying i am going to be like you when I grow up and make some of my own clothes. You never seem to STOP.... I just have to figure out how to better organize my time... besides some random gifts I have made for other people I have nothing for myself. take care.
misschris said…
Turned out great, Lera! I love all the corduroy you've had in your stash.
Emily said…
Looking good!
Tori Leslie said…
Beautiful, love the bias tape!

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