Here is my fourth and final projct from the Garage Sale Fabrics.
What really inspired me to buy the garage sale fabrics in the first place was this post on Le Blahg which linked to this post on Grosgrain Fabulous. I mean really, a skirt (cute no less) that you can make in 20 minutes? That’s my kind of sewing project.
So, I tried it and below is the result. I’ve already worn it once, where I discovered that I should have used less elastic. (When I went to get up from the couch, my niece was sitting on the edge of my skirt. Hello undies!)
the 20-minute skirt via Grosgrain Fabulous
I wanted a skirt that was a less full and I remembered I had this pattern that I bought 2 years ago and never made. It says 2 hours to make on the pattern, but it takes less time. The fabric I used had some stretch to it. If I were to make it again, but use non-stretch fabric, I would make the next size up. I made the “C” version and shortened it a couple of inches.
Pattern for skirt #2
Skirt made from 2-hour pattern
You’re not alone on the too much elastic issue! I also had that happen, except it was at church! I think the couch in the comfort of my own home would have been better!
I have never had any luck with elastic waistbands. I just can’t find the middle ground between too loose and shark-bite, skin-puckering, circulation-voiding way-too-tight. I prefer to swear over the fusible interfacing and misplaced darts of more structured pieces.
Quite the fabric-project rampage – well-done!!
Wow, you’ve been very very busy! I think you made good use of all your fabrics! I love the kitchen cupboards re-use the best. Remember when we went to the Addison Studios and I bought those doll clothes and pins? I finally used them! Check out my blog.