tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post2756404133960665242..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Simple Wrap SkirtMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-26000220820524759052017-11-07T12:52:42.689+10:002017-11-07T12:52:42.689+10:00I haven't worn a skirt for Yonkers! I think I ...I haven't worn a skirt for Yonkers! I think I might look one out. So pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-51573321865591597692017-11-05T06:20:35.949+10:002017-11-05T06:20:35.949+10:00It was so quick and easy to sew up, you'll hav...It was so quick and easy to sew up, you'll have a new skirt in no time at all! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-26238118122896954482017-11-04T21:18:18.559+10:002017-11-04T21:18:18.559+10:00I have had this pattern forever and keep meaning t...I have had this pattern forever and keep meaning to make it but never have. Might change that this week<br />Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675540900827964787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-86964229444869856062017-10-31T06:19:01.738+10:002017-10-31T06:19:01.738+10:00Thanks, Melissa. I think the fabrics are pretty an...Thanks, Melissa. I think the fabrics are pretty and work well for this kind of skirt. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-41914148096682054282017-10-31T06:16:26.388+10:002017-10-31T06:16:26.388+10:00Thanks! I like this style of skirt - easy to sew u...Thanks! I like this style of skirt - easy to sew up and easy to wear. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-174762123031769772017-10-31T06:12:08.175+10:002017-10-31T06:12:08.175+10:00Thanks, I'm happy with how it turned out. My n...Thanks, I'm happy with how it turned out. My next challenge is to sew a skirt with a zip in it;) MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-15157017562267248232017-10-31T05:28:30.713+10:002017-10-31T05:28:30.713+10:00The wrap skirt is so pretty, Meg!It looks great on...The wrap skirt is so pretty, Meg!It looks great on you too :)melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999231815629576276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-78039315582863396322017-10-31T03:12:12.319+10:002017-10-31T03:12:12.319+10:00It looks lovely, Meg. You are so petite, and it fi...It looks lovely, Meg. You are so petite, and it fits you perfectly. Congratulations!TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-89603491102739259282017-10-30T21:29:19.586+10:002017-10-30T21:29:19.586+10:00I am no good at sewing, well done on your efforts,...I am no good at sewing, well done on your efforts, you have produced a really pretty skirt. xSimple Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884864661226371141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-23435228872584365082017-10-30T18:02:44.203+10:002017-10-30T18:02:44.203+10:00I love natural fibres too, Margaret. Cottons and l...I love natural fibres too, Margaret. Cottons and light linens are best for the sub-tropical climate I live in. I have been slowly sewing up a black linen sailor top so that is the next project I need to finish. I will keep my eye out for the Japanese clothing patterns at my local library too. Thanks! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-60456923079719144192017-10-30T17:58:54.560+10:002017-10-30T17:58:54.560+10:00I am enjoying learning to sew and am happy with wh...I am enjoying learning to sew and am happy with what I've made so far.I like simple things and clothes that I can mix and match are great. I can wear this skirt with a few different tops. I'm sure the quilt you are making will be lovely, Marlene. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-49654468584084072412017-10-30T17:56:15.411+10:002017-10-30T17:56:15.411+10:00Thanks, Cheryl. I have had both fabrics for donkey...Thanks, Cheryl. I have had both fabrics for donkey's yonks so nice to sew them up and wear them. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-85379089824104388822017-10-30T17:55:28.605+10:002017-10-30T17:55:28.605+10:00Thanks, Kathy. I enjoyed sewing it up and it's...Thanks, Kathy. I enjoyed sewing it up and it's nice to wear as it's a light cotton fabric. I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of it. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-21624289585331712922017-10-30T17:51:47.373+10:002017-10-30T17:51:47.373+10:00I made it up in the large size, Chel, instead of t...I made it up in the large size, Chel, instead of the medium, so it wraps all the way round without gaping. Hopefully, that will afford em some confidence on a windy day:) MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-72434118283789848022017-10-30T16:52:08.979+10:002017-10-30T16:52:08.979+10:00I used to make those skirts back in the seventies,...I used to make those skirts back in the seventies, Meg. You just have to be careful on a windy day :-Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-72294997657698119562017-10-30T14:01:35.888+10:002017-10-30T14:01:35.888+10:00Looks great...I love it when a project is useful.....Looks great...I love it when a project is useful...Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-36026495690819218862017-10-30T08:25:42.196+10:002017-10-30T08:25:42.196+10:00Clever girl!
Love the fabric!Clever girl!<br />Love the fabric!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-21688214287386572802017-10-30T07:48:58.313+10:002017-10-30T07:48:58.313+10:00What a pretty skirt, and a fun way to get some sew...What a pretty skirt, and a fun way to get some sewing skills undervyour belt.<br />I have a reversable skirt that is almost the same, and it has a group of snap fasteners on the tummy, and a snap on pocket.I find it great for traveling or a long day out and about.It is made by "Boom Shankar'if you want to have a look at the design on their website.<br />I am sure you will have fun tryingMargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-540562086218484512017-10-30T07:08:44.919+10:002017-10-30T07:08:44.919+10:00It's always best to start simple, produce garm...It's always best to start simple, produce garments you are happy with and will wear often. I love the materials you choose, enjoy your skirt. I'm making a quilt for my grandsons cot.Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-8972986644013566482017-10-30T06:57:32.231+10:002017-10-30T06:57:32.231+10:00Thanks, Fiona! I hope that you find the fabric you...Thanks, Fiona! I hope that you find the fabric you need for your little quilt so you can finish it off. This skirt was really easy and it wraps nicely around the body so I think it would suit any body shape. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-26451268827969304832017-10-30T06:52:58.712+10:002017-10-30T06:52:58.712+10:00Goodmorning Meg, love your new skirt, it looks jus...Goodmorning Meg, love your new skirt, it looks just lovely on you. I might have a go too, although I don’t really wear skirts that often as I have a bit of an odd body shape. I have been trying to finish off a little quilt for one of my grand nieces, but unfortunately I have run out of the background fabric and have been unable to find the exact same fabric again, I really don’t know what I am Fiona Chainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982181165314399167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-79840900123722080142017-10-30T06:08:24.353+10:002017-10-30T06:08:24.353+10:00Thanks, Kylie. It is very comfy to wear, the cotto...Thanks, Kylie. It is very comfy to wear, the cotton fabrics are nice and cool too ... just right for warmer weather. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-66389845710788319182017-10-30T05:50:55.858+10:002017-10-30T05:50:55.858+10:00I love your skirt Meg. Looks very comfy too. Yep...I love your skirt Meg. Looks very comfy too. Yep, I can see this skirt being worn a lot. Well done.<br />Kylieadminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960658275681011090noreply@blogger.com