Sunday, August 28, 2011

Scarlett O'Hara Skirts

While at Target the other day I found 2 cute curtain panels on clearance for around 3 bucks.  I wanted them, but was not sure what the finished product would be.  BUT how can you pass up 90 percent savings???  I at least thought I should carry them around in my cart for a while just in case. 
Then I thought Oh Fiddle-dee-dee I wonder if I could make skirts out of them.  OK OK I didn't think that....but I COULD have!!!  Anyway....I made the purchase and thought I would try it.  The first one started as a window valance....
 I cut off all the cute little tabs, sewed the two ends together, made and elastic casing....
And ended up with a happy little ALMOST pre-schooler.  She likes to make up her own poses when I try to take pictures of her.  I am not sure where she learns this stuff....I have never seen Dora do a photo session, but whatever....she is so darn cute I just go with it. 

Curtain number 2 was an even easier fix.  It was an ACTUAL curtain.  The green strip was a casing for a curtain rod, so I decided to use that for my elastic. 
 I just measured how much room I needed for elastic and sewed a SEMI straight line down the green strip.  Then strung my elastic through and sewed up the side seam--elastic and all. 

I am spoiled now and may never want to ACTUALLY hem anything ever again.  It was so nice to whip up a skirt in about ten minutes and never have to think about top-stitching or hemming or measuring.  It was just instant gratification....I needed a few NON-complicated projects to get my sewing mojo back I think.

Skirt number 3 I made from some thrifted vintage napkins I had laying around.  I initially bought them for my etsy shop, but then I noticed that a few in the set had some slight staining issues....so waste not want not right????  I was not sure Emersyn would be ok with the VINTAGE look, but she LOVED it.  She called it her cowgirl skirt and refused to take it off....cannot beat a reaction like that. It is just perfect for lounging around the plantation:)
 She cracks me up because when I get done sewing something for her and have her try it on she instantly runs outside and yells....TAKE A PICTURE OF ME NOW.  SO I do.

Some of her poses are better than others....


These were by far the easiest re-fashions EVER.  I know I say that every time, but SERIOUSLY this time.  30 minutes for all three skirts.  For a little princess who likes to twirl and dance around....PERFECT!!!!  I am actually loving this whole...BACK TO SCHOOL thing.  I realize it is just pre-scool  2 days a week, but the kid needs a new wardrobe RIGHT???  ;)  I am however OUT of curtains to  sew up.....but AFTER ALL....TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY:)

5 comments:

marciekoch said...

how have we never talked about our mutual love for Gone With the Wind?! Really?!

P.S. These are super cute. The other girls at preschool are gonna be jeeeeeaaallllous of Emersyn and her crafty momma!

~Beth D. said...

adorable. the colors are fantastic!~

Susan Woods said...

They look great! I am always looking for those kinds of shortcuts. I make skirts for my girl from old dresses. You cut them from the bottom and you don't even need to sew side seams depending on your girl's size. Throw in an elastic waistband, a sash if you like and you're done!

Katy said...

I like the mix of fabrics - so cute.

katy @ redBuddy notes

Lynne said...

I love all three skirts! Beautiful!