Made an 8 panel summer skirt!

[syntheticsole]

This is definitely my most professional item yet. I hemmed it all and even added a zipper, something I could not do before. This skirt is a benchmark in my sewing.

I used a LOT of math in making it. No pattern. Took 2 hours; hemming all 8 panels sucked. But it was worth it. Don't know if you can tell if there are 8, but there is, I promise!

Material was $1.30 from a remnants bin at JoAnns. Zipper was $1.50, I think.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/kay6888/more%20things%20i%20make/skirt_8panel.jpg
Sitting on my newly assembled park bench!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/kay6888/more%20things%20i%20make/skirt_8panellarge.jpg A larger view. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/kay6888/more%20things%20i%20make/skirt_8panelzipper.jpg
I'm proud of my zipper lol.

I'm adding white lace to the bottom hem soon. It looks boring without some kick.
Tell me what you think! Have a good one.

[syntheticsole]

This is definitely my most professional item yet. I hemmed it all and even added a zipper, something I could not do before. This skirt is a benchmark in my sewing.

I used a LOT of math in making it. No pattern. Took 2 hours; hemming all 8 panels sucked. But it was worth it. Don't know if you can tell if there are 8, but there is, I promise!

Material was $1.30 from a remnants bin at JoAnns. Zipper was $1.50, I think.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/kay6888/more%20things%20i%20make/skirt_8panel.jpg
Sitting on my newly assembled park bench!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/kay6888/more%20things%20i%20make/skirt_8panellarge.jpg A larger view. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/kay6888/more%20things%20i%20make/skirt_8panelzipper.jpg
I'm proud of my zipper lol.

I'm adding white lace to the bottom hem soon. It looks boring without some kick.
Tell me what you think! Have a good one.

[Luckygirl12]

That skirt looks great, you did an amazing job!
Congrats on entering a new frontier of sewing too!

[Peaches715]

Awesome! That looks great! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Stacee414]

Looks gorgeous!! Looks expensive, great job!

[georgiana]

That is an awesome skirt.

[Joanna Turk]

You did an awesome job, especially for not using a patternhttp://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif It takes skill to be able to sew without patterns. I also happen to have this skill so I admire you even more because I firsthand know how hard it can be. And you did an excellent job on that zipper. That skirt looks really nice and professional. Floral prints are really in this season too. ....sorry to start rambling, only a fashion design student like me could get excited about fabric, sewing, and free hand sewinghttp://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I give you two thimbles uphttp://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Nat000]

Wow it looks awesome!

[Mz LaLa]

<span class="ev_code_BROWN">Great skirt!</span>

[spring]

Oooh, pretty! It looks cute *and* sophisticated - the best of both worlds.

[catstyle]

That looks great! I'm jealous. I wish I could make my own clothes. Maybe you should start a business!

[purelai]

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Cool!! Wish I could sew like you!! </span>

[syntheticsole]

Thanks guys http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I hope I have an occation to wear it soon!

[my analisa]

That is fantastic!! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif What do you mean you hope you have an occasion to wear it soon?? Wear it now! I would wear it all the time. That skirt is sooo my style. You are so very talented!! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[StaceyLS83]

I love it. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif You're so good!

[Brittany]

that is awesome! and really cute!

[LaFeeVerte]

Syntheticsole, have you ever checked out Craftster.org??? I think you'd really enjoy that website. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[syntheticsole]

Yes, aren't they so talented there?!

You're getting married in three days! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Best wishes dear!

[Juicy]

Wow, Karen, this skirt is awesome and looks very professionnal http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[graceful]

where can i order? http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

amazing job.

[Trinigal76]

Looks great, Karen. Very professional looking. I've yet to master the zipper myself.

[Dani]

Great skirt. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I need a tutorial! I love sewing more than anything else in the whole world. I love to fix my own clothes and make them different or attempt to make my own dresses and such, and bags too (my favorite one to make atm is Jordy's Hobo bag on craftster). http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ITA with LaFeeVerte about craftster.org - if you've never been there you need to go right now. It is heaven.

Here is a list of the tutorials:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=25199.0

[LaFeeVerte]

It's a very inspiring site--it makes me wish I had more time to do some of those projects. Maybe when I get home from the H-moon I'll make a wraparound camoflage miniskirt.

[MJ]

Great job. I love the fabric. You get better and better all the time. You made your own pattern very impressive.

I think I already told you I'm a memeber of craftster.org. I agree with LeFee Verte and Dani You would definetly fit in there.

Dani, thanks for the tutorial list. I didn't even know someone took the time. That must have been a lot of work.

[Buffalo]

I really like the skirt. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif You are talented and should sell your items.

[october]

that's a gorgeous skirt, I love the flowerpattern, definitly something I like.

[pamie]

OMG! I love it..you are very talented http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif