2012-08-20

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2012-08-20 08:25 am

Poppy Skirt

When I unwrapped this bolt of fabric at work a couple weeks ago, I just knew I had to have some.  And I really don't usually impulse-buy like that!



One more )

I snapped these photos on my way out the door, so they are kinda blurry.

The large-scale print was perfect for a wide gored skirt.  I used my trusty 5-gore skirt pattern, but I lengthened the top a bit to make it sit higher on my waist (like everything lately).

It went together in about an hour.  I wore it to work and got tons of compliments.  This is one of those easy projects where you don't really have to do anything but pick the right fabric.