While the dog days of summer may be here, I'm reminded that we still have a good bit of these dog days left to enjoy. I love a skirt for summer, and most days, you'll find me wearing one, even if I'm cleaning the porch or taking a walk or bike ride.
Today, I finished up a basic lightweight denim skirt from Hotpatterns...This is my third version of the Wong Singh Jones Kyoto Skirt:
I eliminated the back godet,
Spruced up the cargo pockets a little bit with some extra stuff,
And added rows of gray topstitching.
She had a few washings, and wa-la ! Another perfect summer skirt!
As a reminder, Trudy, of HotPatterns has several video tutorials on You Tube that are excellant for tips and inspiration.
After cleaning up my sewing room and organizing my projects, I got started on cutting out some fun things to finish up the season...one of which is another cute summer skirt:
Sew Serendipity's multi-fabric skirt. Fabric selections made and ready to go.
So, enjoy these wonderful, skirt wearing, bare-legged lazy days of summer while you can...
and make yourself a skirt!
(by the way...my bike? another great garage sale score!)
Cute skirt! That bike was a great find. Have fun with it.
Posted by: Laney | July 07, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Great skirt! I love denim skirts. I can't wait to see the one you have planned. I love your fabric choices and the style.
Posted by: lilea | July 07, 2011 at 09:04 PM
Fantastic skirt, the extras you added are perfect. What a fun bike.
Posted by: Lori | July 07, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Lovely skirt; lovely bike. I must remember your idea of extra rows of topstitching.
Posted by: jemilyea | July 08, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I really really love the stitching in white that you added. makes it for me!
Posted by: kathy b | July 09, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Funny, I really like the changes you made. The extra topstitching and the details on the cargo pockets make this skirt!
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | July 09, 2011 at 08:44 PM
I admit I had to look up "godet," Ms. Fashionality that I am. Very cute.
Posted by: Lifesastitch | July 10, 2011 at 07:48 PM
re: Serendipity Skirt. How about a plain t- shirt with coordinating necklace and earrings.
Posted by: Syl | July 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Garage sale for that bike? I am sooooo jealous~! Oh, the skirt is also pretty great. ;)
Posted by: Dana | July 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM