Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Hello dolls! 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Back from a much needed holiday break and ready to bring you some of my recent projects! 

To start off, I have been a busy bee back at my sewing machine.  I started to see so many ladies rocking that double slit (90's Aaliyah style) Maxi Skirt again and when I saw prices from places such as Urban Outfitters...I knew I could make this same style for a fraction of the cost.  In designing and sewing the first skirt I did a straight size and used my sister as a model.  She is about a size 6 in juniors (but has a lil junk in the trunk), so the skirt ended up being what I would call a size small. In constructing this piece it was pretty much trial and error. 

I have been sewing since I was 12 years old, but never thought seriously about making my own clothes until recent years. I began searching Google for tips and tricks on making these trendier styles, things like which fabrics to use, how to perform various techniques and so on. Because of my interest in style and clothing, construction of a piece has always been important to me in my purchases so I would hope that my creations can muster my own "tests".  

After a few hours of thinking, cutting, sewing, seam ripping, re-sewing, I yielded a decent first stab at this style.  I had no pattern, no sketches, just my eye, some scissors, and my sister of course to stand there and be my dress form.  The next skirt I am making will be plus size...but I have already seen some flaws in the current direction I am going and will be adjusting my design accordingly. Here is a picture of my lovely sister in this skirt, I used a Rayon Spandex blend fabric, pretty much your run of the mill jersey fabric, it is stretchy and very comfortable. She loves it and can't wait to wear it.  My other sister "styled" this skirt with a crop top and sandals...however, I have seen this worn in current weather with Ugg boots, booties, stockings etc. A maxi skirt is a great staple in any woman's wardrobe an can be worn many different ways in all seasons