I have been known to blog almost exclusively about my kids and sewing projects that I've made for other people but today I've decided to switch things up a little. It's not that I don't make things for myself, oh wait, I think that's exactly what it is. I get so excited making things for the girls that even little things like sewing buttons on a shirt get pushed aside when it comes to me, although how exciting is sewing on a button. But last night I took matters into my own hands and produced a couple things that I am very proud of.
When I went back to work after my maternity leave, in August, I went through my closet and tried on everything that I thought might fit. After an exhausting afternoon I realized that my wardrobe needed a little update. I love pencil skirts, narrow, knee-length skirts, for work but I searched high and low and could not find any in the stores. I did a search on line to find out how to make one and I came across a blog demonstrating how to turn outdated A-line skirts into pencil skirts. "The New Professional" blog from October 2010 gave me the inspiration to try it myself. Last night I set aside some time and decided to try turning two of my older skirts into pencil skirts, since I don't wear them anymore I couldn't do them any harm. With a quick pinning of my skirts I sewed a new seam, cut off the extra fabric and adjusted the hem. I couldn't be any happier with how my new skirts turned out. I haven't made garments for myself before, but after this attempt at alterations I think I might try it out in the future.
Updating a out-of-date skirt has really added to my wardrobe. Who wouldn't love having a few extra items in their closet that are truly made to order
As you can see it is hard for me to not include the girls in my blog. When I told Sophia that I was going to take some pictures of my new skirts she decided to put it up on the bed and sit beside it. That's right, beside the girl with the bright blue eyes and the cute smile is a skirt : )
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