A few weeks ago I bought a black and off-white embroidered top at Forever 21. In front of the mirrors it looked amazing! But like so many other things in the dressing room, it fell flat when I got it home.The problem....I had NOTHING to go with it. Not a single off-white, a-length skirt in my entire closet.
I thought this would be an easy fix. A simple skirt wouldn't take longer than an hour to sew. I went down to the fabric store and instead found a very unique material with clusters of thread that reminded me of milkweed.
So, rather than selfishly hoard the material for myself I decided to use the material for a Grosgrain skirt and feature the F21 top with the new material.
The skirt has two layers. The top is a gauzy, lacey fabric. As I mentioned before it has tiny embroidered clusters that remind me of dandelion flowers.
The bottom layer is an off-white linen material with a gathered ruffle sewn into the bottom.
We didn't have any milkweeds in our yard but it also had the look of dandelions in their puffball form which we had in droves.
The hardest part of this shoot was definitely taking the armchair and ottoman outside. Admittedly Brian did most of the grunt work but it made me tired just to see him struggle.
I had the difficult task of picking the danelions and bringing out the props. If you were wondering, Brian bought the antique book for Lily a couple years ago. It's by Edward Lear and has all his macabre lymerics and creepy illustrations. I had to censor some to suit Lily.
I made this skirt to fit low on my waist so I would say this skirt could fit a size 2-8.
As usual, if you would like a chance to win this skirt just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.
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73 {comments}:
Another beautiful creation! I'm on the road to losing weight, so maybe I'll get to where I can actually enter myself in these drawings...but for now I'll just drool from afar! LOVELY!
Beautiful! I am now a size 8 (down from a 12) and this would be an inspiration piece to KEEP GOING!! Gorgeous...
You designs are so beautiful.
So impressive. The photography is beautiful and the skirt is breathtaking! Amazing. amazing.
Oh how I wish I was still a size 8...
It is unbelievable beautiful!
great skirt and lovely photos.
It's so beautiful and feminine.
I love that fabric! So airy--just like a dandelion!
I love this skirt! I need this skirt!! it's absolutely beautiful :)
Absolutely gorgeous! And I'm impressed with the dragging out of the chair just for a photo shoot. I've often thought of hauling furniture outside just for a photo, but haven't ever actually done it. Cool.
I like it...tempted to make my own as summer skirts are on my list...Link love coming your way!
Can I enter even though I don't have a blog? It's such a lovely skirt :) Wishing you a fab weekend! //Malin (mum[@]zaffron.se)
So cute!!!!!!
That skirt is beautiful! :D
Completely gorgeous!!
Oh, so lovely! Beautifully executed! It's a must have for any wardrobe!!!
Perfect! This is my first time creating a link and I'm not sure if it is working (at www.thepaperseed.com).
This skirt is so frothy and delightful! I love the photography, too :)
Oh my goodness, beautiful! I love it!
Not sure my post went through...I love the skirt and I'd wear it often :-)
please count me in.
Thanks,
Ancsi
Lovely photo and lovely skirt !!
How pretty! Just posted a link.
www.robinbirdsnest.blogspot.com
Beautiful work yet again, you are amazing
I love this!! So pretty.
just linked
so pretty, flirty and fun
LOVE~LOVE~LOVE it! You are amazing...what a wonderful giveaway. I am totally crossing my fingers. Thanks!
I take a chance ^^
just because i would love to see one of my three daughters with this sooo lovely skirt on! ^^ ! manythanks GrOsGrain !!!(i'm french, i hope you understand me!^^!)
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So beautiful, it would be perfect for my beach vacation. Love the fabric!
So pretty I love the skirt. Got my link up. Thanks for doing a giveaway.
i found you by way of annonandon im off to check your blog.
That skirt is so pretty and I love your pictures!
I absolutely LOVE this skirt and wish I could actually fit into it, cause I would have definitely entered. I found your blog via whimsical Creations and I'm so glad I did. You're amazing!
I love this skirt. And I'm totally jealous that my friend Lora won the hat, and she was introduced to this website by me!!!
Another stunning creation!!!!
do you give sewing lessons??
What a great find at the fabric store! I have the hardest time making a commitment to fabric.
So gorgeous, I love it and MUST have it!! :)
that is beautiful!!!!! I hope my link worked.
This is gorgeous. I am most impressed with the photos- and the fact you convinced your husband to haul the chair outside! I hope that I win it!
This skirt is CUTE! Fabulous! Are you selling it too? Or just giving one away? ;-p
So very pretty. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Here's my link: http://melissaburford.typepad.com/burford_designs/2009/05/milk-weed-skirt-giveaway.html
So AAAdorable! Please do not enter me in the drawing, I just wanted to compliment you on this delightful skirt!
Lovely. I would have to gift this to one of my daughters.
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That is the cutest skirt ever!! I have been looking for a skirt exactly like that!!!!!!It is sooo BEAUTIFUL and just to beautiful for words! Please enter me, I have never won something before, but I would LOVE to win this!!!!
I would love to own that beautiful skirt. Is it too late to enter if I link to it on Friday?
I love this skirt! I need this skirt!! I WANT THIS SKIRT. It's absolutely beautiful :)
http://twitter.com/joby14/status/1792814175
Tweeted as I cant link
Please please let it be me I adore the skirt, shots of it are great.
This is such a beautiful skirt! Linked it!
It's beautiful!
Wow. What a pretty, pretty skirt. I would love to wear it. I don't have a blog..my email addy is: charry0@hughes.net
This is stunning! I would Love to win it and I am a size 6!! I have blogged about it and created a link in my post! Your work is fabulous!
I am in love with this skirt. Am a UK size 6 and have only just built up the confidence to be able to wear skirts and dresses (problems with my legs in the past) and this would be the perfect addition to my growing wardrobe. Even if I don't get this it's a privilege to see your designs and it might inspire me to learn to sew when I have the time!
the sunflare photo is simply gorgeous w/ the skirt!!!!!!!!!! lovely!!
You are so talented! Such a beautiful creation <3
http://mismikadodowntheaisle.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/milk-weed-skirt-giveaway/
Simply beautiful skirt!
I LOVE it!
one link to another link brought me here. What a wonderful givaway.
I love the two layers. So pretty.
Terrific photos.
I am in love with this skirt, its beautiful!
i created a link to this post on my blog :)
http://styleish-daer0n.blogspot.com/2009/05/milk-weed-skirt-giveaway.html
Gorgeous! And I love the photos too!
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I don't know if this will be too late to enter... but I was wondering if you have specific measurements on the skirt (waist, hip, length)? It's adorable, but I don't want to enter if I know it won't fit me. ;)
Super cute!
Wow. That is so pretty. I love how your pieces have a story! Lovely!
What a gorgeous skirt...I posted your contest and link on my blog! Now, I just hope to win this awesome skirt! www.knitsandreads.blogspot.com
love the skirt and your photography!
I posted about it!
Thanks for your fun giveaways and inspiration!
So lovely. I'd happily buy the pattern if you made it available. And that fabric is fantastic. I'm besotted!
Another beautiful giveaway!
Cheers, Dionne
This skirt is simply gorgeous!! My style all the way! I don't know if I linked but I want to win this.
I linked it!!!!
I need this! Oh and I linked it!
so, so, so cute!!
So beautiful!
I linked:
http://devsfavoritegiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaways-ending-june-6th-7th.html
Thanks!
Absolutely gorgeous skirt! And my size!
I linked on my Blogger but will do it on my typepad too!
Your designs are so incredibly beautiful. very impressive
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