tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post8303171617966584011..comments2023-11-05T19:13:56.161+08:00Comments on Handmade by Carolyn: Curtaining skirtCarolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-79277002776973254152012-04-16T06:57:03.806+08:002012-04-16T06:57:03.806+08:00That skirt is a keeper! Very cute!That skirt is a keeper! Very cute!Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-20373828675187226332012-04-14T02:46:41.104+08:002012-04-14T02:46:41.104+08:00This is a great second 1247! And you do realize t...This is a great second 1247! And you do realize that I frankenpatterned my TNT dress pattern with the bottom of the V1247 skirt to get my second verion of the Rachel Dress? I love those hidden skirt pockets!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-77833350930433313182012-04-11T20:04:07.645+08:002012-04-11T20:04:07.645+08:00I don't think I can hold out much longer - I n...I don't think I can hold out much longer - I need this pattern! That is a great skirt!Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-51415238044045777152012-04-11T09:44:41.984+08:002012-04-11T09:44:41.984+08:00That really is a classic skirt with such a good li...That really is a classic skirt with such a good little pocket detail<br /> I have never considered it because of the length, but by adding a few inches it makes it much more versatile.Lynnebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574595306598710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-17287298449431013642012-04-11T09:16:11.007+08:002012-04-11T09:16:11.007+08:00I like the very subtle contrast of the waistband -...I like the very subtle contrast of the waistband - another one of your genius design details. And frankly, it seems that pockets in the front would be less detrimental to one's silhouette - so smart.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929299128040779462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-69395290822793373302012-04-11T03:42:59.252+08:002012-04-11T03:42:59.252+08:00I have some lovely floral 1950's fabric that I...I have some lovely floral 1950's fabric that I have been tempted to make into a skirt but haven't had the nerve yet....you may have inspired me.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-70306178872961034472012-04-11T02:59:19.349+08:002012-04-11T02:59:19.349+08:00I love this skirt! the colour is lovely too.I love this skirt! the colour is lovely too.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693247118826431089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-52264363927271262692012-04-10T21:09:44.505+08:002012-04-10T21:09:44.505+08:00Great skirt! The flare towards the hemline gives i...Great skirt! The flare towards the hemline gives it a nice shape too.<br />I started sewing again after attending a skirt company trunk show which featured dozens of expensive skirts made from curtain fabric...... and they were selling like crazy!Goodbye Valentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486272703047522537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-70823593148163536712012-04-10T19:54:03.084+08:002012-04-10T19:54:03.084+08:00The skirt looks awesome! I can't beleive it...The skirt looks awesome! I can't beleive it's made out of curtain fabric! You're right, waste not, want not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-76971251394626509902012-04-10T16:56:46.415+08:002012-04-10T16:56:46.415+08:00Great skirt - I love the pocket position (a bit li...Great skirt - I love the pocket position (a bit like a waitress style apron pocket?)The reference to 'Sound of Music' made me laugh! I think all fabric should be considered no matter what its 'real' purpose is - you get some great surprises that way. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-66544399727119233862012-04-10T14:55:51.762+08:002012-04-10T14:55:51.762+08:00A very innovative skirt - those pockets are so unu...A very innovative skirt - those pockets are so unusual. I would be very proud of anything resembling Sound of Music chic - the play costumes may have been curtains but they were impeccably tailored.Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577449410716501317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-21732635918340625332012-04-10T13:21:57.962+08:002012-04-10T13:21:57.962+08:00Love the setting of your photo. Those gum trees ar...Love the setting of your photo. Those gum trees are the best. Your skirt is lovely as well. You are so creative when it comes to getting the MOST out of a piece of fabric---and then adding another "something" when you don't have quite enough! Kudos!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758778564966137713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-10368331304292774052012-04-10T09:17:18.463+08:002012-04-10T09:17:18.463+08:00What a wonderful skirt! Those pockets are perfect...What a wonderful skirt! Those pockets are perfect. Hmm - perhaps I need one of these?Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-36177992614782275462012-04-10T07:28:51.041+08:002012-04-10T07:28:51.041+08:00I like the placement of the pockets. I want to se...I like the placement of the pockets. I want to see this paired with the new Trench.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-15879196081449428122012-04-10T06:37:50.184+08:002012-04-10T06:37:50.184+08:00I love your skirt. I have this pattern for a skir...I love your skirt. I have this pattern for a skirt for my daughter. When I think of curtain fabric made into clothes, I remember Carol Burnett doing a skit mocking Scarlett O'Hara's green velvet curtain dress (in a costume designed by the legendary Bob Mackie). Hysterical!Berylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386043271411304736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-80347556801101857462012-04-10T06:23:31.669+08:002012-04-10T06:23:31.669+08:00Clever! And hey, you won't have to worry about...Clever! And hey, you won't have to worry about lack of opacity on a light-colored skirt. ;)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-44970995085821161592012-04-10T05:40:28.446+08:002012-04-10T05:40:28.446+08:00Very nice skirt and what a neat ,neat seamstress y...Very nice skirt and what a neat ,neat seamstress you are!Merche Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661826143945463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-23484101564852896672012-04-10T05:03:04.387+08:002012-04-10T05:03:04.387+08:00Another great version of this skirt. It could bec...Another great version of this skirt. It could become my favorite pattern as well. Nice choice for this textured fabric and the ivory looks great with your long tan legs:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834795483116880383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-84815203664438846982012-04-09T23:00:43.738+08:002012-04-09T23:00:43.738+08:00That is a cute little skirt!
Thanks for your comm...That is a cute little skirt!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment---I love the idea of a seafoam green trench! :)Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-44897899727305220102012-04-09T22:12:31.246+08:002012-04-09T22:12:31.246+08:00Love this skirt and LOVE your version! I made one ...Love this skirt and LOVE your version! I made one for my little sister for Christmas in denim and have been meaning to make myself one too.... Such a cute cut and I really love the little modifications you did with the flare and satin waistband.Heather Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273803885711033973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-65946173412913355042012-04-09T21:11:21.480+08:002012-04-09T21:11:21.480+08:00I love the idea of wide pockets hidden in seams; i...I love the idea of wide pockets hidden in seams; i can imagine doing color blocking in this skirt pattern and my darling daughter loves her pockets more than her skirts! Thanks for the inspiration Carolyn, hope to knock this pattern soon; will keep you posted.LakshmiRPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16835940290122765167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-31576425584432394812012-04-09T19:42:06.219+08:002012-04-09T19:42:06.219+08:00Great skirt and I love that it's rubber backed...Great skirt and I love that it's rubber backed curtain fabric.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-78226920758646476562012-04-09T17:33:04.674+08:002012-04-09T17:33:04.674+08:00Back when women's dresses all had pockets in t...Back when women's dresses all had pockets in the seams I always carried a hankie and my lipstick. In the temperatures you reported a lipstick would likely melt if you carried it around!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-16635389919532556312012-04-09T17:12:53.019+08:002012-04-09T17:12:53.019+08:00Lovely skirt xxLovely skirt xxHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-41626933529637670402012-04-09T17:04:56.931+08:002012-04-09T17:04:56.931+08:00Great skirt - I've seen so many great versions...Great skirt - I've seen so many great versions. I love the way you've used up lots of small pieces of fabric to make it.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01545965949294513334noreply@blogger.com