Wednesday, August 31, 2011

If only I had a 22" waist!

I finished my niece's circle skirt! For some reason, the last row of gathering wasn't so onerous last night.

I made a binding for the bottom hem...

Added an elastic waist and tied a ribbon in the front...


And I swear to you, if my waist were only 22 inches, I would keep this for myself! Wouldn't it be fun to flounce around in this?


Perhaps I need my head examined, but I am seriously considering making an adult-sized one! And I will not lie, I tried to squeeze into this one...it looked mighty cute around my knees!


I hope she likes it - ONE Christmas present done!!!

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11 comments:

  1. Piece by PieceAugust 31, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    The skirt looks beautiful. What little girl (or big girl) wouldn't love wearing this skirt.
    If you were making one for yourself I would agree with a comment you made previously about making rectangles instead of squares.
    Patricia

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  2. bethAugust 31, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    LOL! What a sweet little skirt!

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  3. BeckyAugust 31, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    That is just adorable! Back in the day.....waaaaaaay back in the day, I made myself a "granny dress" with a patchwork skirt. I loved it. Go for it, girl!

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  4. Barb HAugust 31, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    VERY cute--your niece will love it!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    The skirt is adorable!
    Debbie R.

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  6. Stray Stitches (Linda G)August 31, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    LOL! Sorry I couldn't help myself when I tried to picture you with the skirt up around your knees :D
    The skirt turned out wonderfully. I'm sure your niece will be thrilled.

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  7. ShayAugust 31, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    The skirt looks so pretty and girly. I just want to put it on and twirl in it (and I dont have anything NEAR a 22 inch waist) Congratulations on a fabulous finish.

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  8. janAugust 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    She will love it to bits, I guarantee that.
    Have to say I thought you WERE a
    22" waist anyway.

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  9. Wilma LeeSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    That is precious!!!! I want one too, lol.

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  10. joe tulipsSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    How adorable! We have to wait till Christmas to see her swirl in in, then plop down with the skirt all around! I say it was all worth it!

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  11. Julie FukudaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    This takes me WAAAAYYYY back to stuff I wore as a kid. I'm afraid mine was feed sacks and not so pretty. Great going!

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