Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Veggie wearing veggies

I have a quite a few skirts that I've made and never posted about. I wear them pretty frequently but never seem to get a picture when I am. Here's one I made ages ago.  


It's just a simple pleated skirt on a waistband. I didn't use a pattern. I just did one inch pleats until I got the right width to fit around my waist. 


The fabric is a quilting cotton. It was printed off-grain which always infuriates me. What is the point of printing fabric that isn't on grain? Because of this I cut it so the vegetables were lined up. If I'd cut it on the grain all the rows of vegetables would have been wonky. I didn't know if this would have an effect on the way the skirt sat, but it seems fine.
 

Cardigan: Op shopped
Top: Op shopped
Skirt: I made it
Bangles: Etsy and Ebay
Shoes: The Warehouse

23 comments:

  1. That print is so good. I'd like some fabric printed with just cauliflower. Also I love your stack of bangles and how nicely they go with the colours of the skirt!

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  2. Super cute skirt. Your hair looks so pretty too. Xx

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  3. Wondeful print, and perfect making, dear friend. You are a true artist.
    I love and WANT your skirt, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  4. That print is fantastic, it must have been a nightmare to make but you did brilliantly! xxx

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  5. It's a gorgeous print, so sweet :) I love the shape of it too, suits you very well!! You create beautiful things :)) Hope you are having a great week so far xx

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  6. Love that print! I can't imagine having to faff about so the print sits straight, that's beyond my minimal skills. But it was worth the effort, the skirt is fabulous. xxx

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  7. That is such a cute skirt, and a fabulous print. Xx

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  8. Love the print! You look totally cute. I hate it when things don't like up. It's a waste of time and money.

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  9. That print is adorable! I love how you can't tell it's veggies until you see it up close.

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  10. Love it! I really like prints that aren't obvious what they are from far away, then as you get closer you can see it's amazing! xx

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  11. You go girl, indeed what's the point of having vegetables on fabric if they're not going to behave and line up?! Your skirt is amazing,love it.

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  12. yay! vintage veggies, I love them, they look fab. You're just fantastic at making clothes

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  13. I love the title of this entry and that is one fabulous skirt - I love the way you have styled it too. Those bracelets are just awesome :)

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  14. Cute little veges.... both lots! It's so annoying when it's off grain I agree, but what do you do? It doesn't seem to have affected your skirt.

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  15. O, that print is splendid! Love the skirt, too.
    There is some shite quality fabric out there....generally at Spotlight!
    XXX

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  16. Oh that is just perfect......happiness is a veggie skirt......I have dancing veggies on a dress......yay.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Love v

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  17. How lovely! I love quilting fabric but I think I said to you before, it's so expensive over here.

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  18. Oh my word, I absolutely, completely, head-over-heels adore your veggie print skirt! I have an unending passion for fruit and veg themed clothing and accessories, and so seeing this skirt just took my breath away! Delightful, super fun outfit, dear gal!

    ♥ Jessica

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  19. What cute fabric! Perfect for a simple pleated skirt. Love it!

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  20. What an amazing skirt. The print is soo cute!

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  21. the skirt is fantastic,
    Ciao from Italy,

    Nicky
    www.mywishstyle.com

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  22. That print is amazing! AMAZING! Beautiful skirt.

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