Friday, July 3, 2009

sewing adventures...

I was shopping at the cutest little fabric/craft shop the other day called "Fancy Tiger".
They have all of this yummy fabric and fun things lining their shelves. I went there to get some fabric and a pattern for a new purse. I also ended up getting a pattern for a fun layered skirt. I think it turned out pretty cute for my first venture in to clothing for myself! I also grabbed a pattern for a dress for the girls.
Maybe I shouldn't have chosen an Amy Butler pattern for my first though because it was very tedious! You can't tell by the pictues but it has these fun layers that are unfinished so when you wash it a couple of times it has the fun kind of frayed look. I was even able to add a bit more length because as you know I'm a bit taller than your average gal.
Here are the pictures of the skirt and when I make the purse and dresses I'll post those pictures too!

13 comments:

Jess said...

Jodi-That turned out sooo cute!! I wish we could have a girls night and have you teach us all how to make one!!!

Unknown said...

WOW! That is amazing! I've said it once but I'll say it again...YOU ROCK! Beautiful!

Laura said...

That looks so cute on you! And the fabric is awesome!!

Julie N. said...

That is awesome! I'm very impressed! I need to learn how to sew better but I think I might be able to handle a skirt. Great job!

Susan said...

I LOVE it!

Ben said...

awesome skirt.

Aubrey said...

Jodi, you need to live here so that you can make me cute things too. (or at least teach me how!)

Mands Glenn said...

Can I order one? Seriously! I will send you my measurements and pay ya. It look so cute on your skinny body! Great job, Sister. That fabric is to die for. I want some pillows out of it.

Peck Family said...

Id like a sham and a bed skirt.

Unknown said...

Great skirt Jodi---You are such a talented girl!! I'm proud of you!!

Unknown said...

Great skirt Jodi!! I am proud of you!!

Patty Cady said...

Nicely done Jodi! Soon you'll be designing your own clothing line...which Becca and I would be avid shoppers of. We were just talking the other day about what great style you have and how you always look great! Keep it up.

I'm excited to see you and the girls come August. Yeah! If you want to read some of my random thoughts, I have a new blog at: keepingupwithpatty.blogspot.com.

See you soon!

Mark and Niki said...

Wow so cute... you are totally awesome now you should sew a whole bunch and sell them to us all!