Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sew, I Made a Skirt...

wanna see it?

okay, but first a little preface before the big reveal:

It takes a lot for me to put my mug on this blog, I HATE having my photo taken, ask anyone and they'll tell you how much. If I can avoid it I will. Honestly, point a camera in my face and if I'm quick enough, I'll turn the other way (or try to hide behind the person I'm standing next to!)

Posting pics of chubby two year old me sitting on Father C's knee, not a problem! Photos taken two days ago - that's huge. I don't know how those fashiony bloggers do it!


me, my skirt and my desk

(I feel like such a dill!)

So (bearing the above in mind) I'm posting these pics purely in the spirit of sewing sisterhood. My lovely (and much more photogenic) friend Curtise made one too. We blew the cobwebs off our sewing machines, followed this tutorial to the letter (me with my tongue poked out in concentration), and made something we could actually wear. We are (inordinately) proud of our stichin... 


Haute couture it's not


but then I'm no Kate Moss either!

(check my desk, it needs some zhooshing, and I know it looks a bit high, but it will be just right when we install new flooring)

x 







     

  

50 comments:

  1. Well hello there! How nice to meet you face to face. Great skirt - very summery and I luuuurve the wood panelling!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I don't know why you don't like your photo taken, you are very photogenic and looking gorgeous as ever! The skirt is lovely, well done!

    The desk alcove is looking really great. Now we can imagine you sitting there happily blogging away. I particularly like your WA cushion, Tam x

    ReplyDelete
  3. This is just the start of your sewing I bet. Now we're all expecting fashion posts. You and the skirt are beautiful.
    And your little desk looks great. Love the pendant light.
    x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kylie, I love the style of your skirt and the choice of fabric..gorgeous!
    Your little desk area is looking fab too, so much different to the last time I visited.
    x

    ReplyDelete
  5. you can still rock the midriff honey!!....the skirt is cute as...and your workstation (lets pretend work gets done?!) is looking fab....im with zara, more fashion posts or at least more pics of pretty you....you are totally photoworthy (trust me ...I know about these things!) xx
    ps posty will be ringin your bell shortly! x

    ReplyDelete
  6. Well, you are pretty damned hot!
    The skirt is gorgeous, and you've done a great job, from what I can see!
    Many people are uncomfortable about having their photo taken, and that's fine. It's good to do it sometimes-your children and grandchildren will thank you in the future! XXX

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh look at you! So cool. Huge thumbs up for that skirt...it's super.

    Love your desk and the light above it...FAB!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Seriously splendid skirt Kylie, I am so impressed by the sewing skills that you and Curtise have discovered within. You look fantastic in it btw. Your desk is SO tidy!

    ReplyDelete
  9. No Kate Moss...NO YOUR MORE GORGEOUS AND BEAUTIFUL THAN SHE IS seriously you are one stunning lady with a wonderful smile. I love the skirt the fabric is beautiful well done you :-) dee x

    ReplyDelete
  10. Sewing must be in the air (or Perth girls need to stay cool indoors), am also stitching. Gorgeous fabric in that skirt, you've done good!

    ReplyDelete
  11. How nice to see you, Kylie!! Just as sweet as I thought! I don't know what you're worrying about, Kate Moss is NOTHING compared to you:-)
    That skirt looks so very cute, great job, I wish I could sew...
    Your workplace looks fantastic, I LOVE that wall!!! And the lamp... Topan by Panton? That's one of my all time favorites too!

    ReplyDelete
  12. We are sew clever! I love your skirt, Kylie, and I LOVE seeing you on the blog. I can't believe you feel self-conscious about having your photo taken, look at how gorgeous you are!
    I also can't believe we are the same age... You have clearly found the secret of eternal youth and a flat belly!
    Thank you so much for sending me the tutorial link, it has really spurred me on and I would have faffed and prevaricated and procrastinated without it. Let's do more!
    And your desk and lamp are delightful too. Nina spotted your globes (ahem...) as she likes them, just got one for her to aid her endless games of let's play school! xxxxxx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Great skirt! I'm with you on the photo thing! I think I looked quite cute when I was little, but now .... urgh! I always stand at the back in group photos and then just move slightly behind someone as the person is about to take the photo. Or I offer to take the group photo - that usually gets me out of it!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

    ReplyDelete
  14. Ditto to what Tam said, no excuses for you! Love the fabric and the black light hanging down, very cool. Have to look at that tutorial.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hello lovely Kylie.. omg you say you dislike the camera but it loves you - gorgeous!. Fab skirt xx Tina

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love that floral fabric! And awesome skirt too, I'm impressed!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Are you crazy woman....you are a photogenic beauty! I for one would love to see more of you...If I was as gorgeous as you I would sit in front of a camera all day long! Gorgeous skirt. I really must re-learn my long lost home economic skills & get sewing too. Well done. Xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. Excellent job!!!!! It looks fantastic! Well done. :) I love the fabric you chose too.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Love it Kylie! The fabric choice is great and the style really suits you. I might have a look at the tutorial myself. Thanks for sharing even though its hard to do! Oh and will be posting off your tea towels tomorrow! xx

    ReplyDelete
  20. It's fabulous and you look great ...I am off to investigate that pattern and see if I can find enough material in my stash. So glad you showed. xxx

    ReplyDelete
  21. fab skirt, fab fabric, fab model... and I'm loving all the globes on the desk and the Tea Towel Cushion! so all in all, a top blog, thank you x

    ReplyDelete
  22. Kylie you are so beautiful, now I want to see you more, more, more!! I love everything about those photos. The skirt looks lovely and so cute with that little top and sandals. I love your model poses and your workspace is gorgeous.

    I've spent a lifetime avoiding the camera, because I always hated the results, but I feel much braver recently, and it feels good. We change so much without realising it, and afterwards it is interesting to have it documented. I hardly have any photos from my 20s and 30s because I was camera dodging and now I regret it. xxxxx

    ReplyDelete
  23. But you are lovely and photogenic, Kylie, and, wow, I'm so impressed with your skirt, you talented and gorgeous thing you. I'm almost tempted to try it myself (after all I've got masses of vintage flowery sheets cluttering up my cupboard and there's only a certain number of patchwork paraphanelia a body needs). Love the study area. You should be very proud of yourself. xx

    ReplyDelete
  24. Wow, gorgeous skirt. Fabric is perfect. Love the desk too x

    ReplyDelete
  25. No your not Kate Moss... YOUR WAY BETTER!
    I cannot wrap my head around you not liking to be in photos or have your photo shown. You are absolutely gorgeous. (If it's a shy thing) Then I understand because I used to be the exact same way. *SERIOUSLY* But I am over that now. You only live once!!
    Onto your skirt, I love it. I am thinking I should try that tutorial. I really want to broaden my sewing skills and this could help.
    Both you and Curtise did quite a awesome job.
    We need more photos of you this year. Just try and get yourself a little more comfortable with it. FOR US?! please *lol*

    ReplyDelete
  26. really nice work it looks great.
    I agree with you is hard to post pictures of yourself I put my sill face everytime a camera is closed to me.
    Xxx

    ReplyDelete
  27. toot toot you hot thang. you look Amazeballs and I demand you put more pics on. how pretty you look in that gorge skirt x x x

    ReplyDelete
  28. As absolutely beautiful as you are, I can't imagine your being self-conscious about being photographed! The skirt is pretty darn cute too. Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Go you! It's just beautiful as are you. I feel the same way about having my pic taken. I am really trying to come out from behind the camera. I agree the kids will be glad you did. Imagine 20 or 30 years from now, your girls showing that pic to their children and telling them about you and the skirt you made. Good stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Well done Kylie, it's gorgeous!! How good did it feel to make your own clothes? I am seriously thinking of trying some sewing, think I'll start with pillows!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Well hello there!
    Firstly I'm real impressed with you getting your craft on! I have never made a garment to wear myself, so pleased for you!
    Secondly the wall panelled desk nook is the bomb! ...love the lamp too! Now I can envision you blogging away!
    Thirdly, it's really lovely to put a face to a name.....now when Mr Ouch, insinuates we are having a secret love affair, I'll show him your pic and say could you blame me...hot stuff! I might get from behind the camera one of these days too! xx

    ReplyDelete
  32. what a brilliant skirt!and that fabric,wow! im also loving the cushion on ur chair in the pics,did u make it? mezz xxx

    ReplyDelete
  33. Never mind the skirt and the desk and your gorgeousness, Kylie - move aside and show off the original art work!
    Ha, I hadn't spotted Owly so I came back to have a peek, and there he is, Nina is delighted! xxxx

    ReplyDelete
  34. Never feel silly - you look amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  35. am impressed too! what a great skirt (and such pretty material) and you should do outfit posts from now on! ha.x

    ReplyDelete
  36. Oh you look great! Love what you do here.xx

    ReplyDelete
  37. You are clever! And I love seeing a bloggy face....hello!

    ReplyDelete
  38. You are a super stunning minx - dont go hiding from the camera! I adore your skirt, great make and looks fab on you. How ive missed reading Lucy Vi! I wont leave it so long i promise. Big Love Scarlett x

    ReplyDelete
  39. Can I talk about your desk for a second? I love all the globes! Nice skirt too.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Looking just gorgeous Miss Kylie!!!! My mum just gave me my first ever sewing machine, I am so excited to join you and make something, fingers crossed. The skirt is super cute, well done, and it was lovely to see you modelling it.
    Love V

    ReplyDelete
  41. You should post more selfies!! You look great and so does that skirt, happy sewing! If you want to make another really simple and impressive skirt, make a circle skirt. They are so much fun and so easy.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Gorgeous on both accounts - You and the skirt!!
    As many of the above comments said, its nice to see you!!
    So great that you made something you can really wear - not just be proud of as it hangs in your closet. Great study area too.x

    ReplyDelete
  43. You are such a babe and the skirt is every kind of fantastic. The colours,the florals, the pleaty front. Love it all. And your desk too, the wood and black pendant look fantastic and even coordinate with your outfit. Have not forgotten that craft it forward btw, is nagging away at me but dealing with the overdue tax first. mel x

    ReplyDelete
  44. i love your skirt! i want it to be sunny so i can wear the one you made me! :)

    ReplyDelete
  45. Stunning lady! Nothing twee about this post!! Everything looks so fabulous. Does your skirt have a zip or a button? It looks gorgeous and I love the fabric. I hope it's something you can wear often because it's a knock out! Look at all your great comments!!

    ReplyDelete
  46. That skirt is lovely... and the desk! That wood panelling with the pendant and the globes.. Amazeballs!

    ReplyDelete
  47. It's fabulous, and you look gorgeous, as did your sewing sister who linked hers up last week. You must link yours up tomorrow (or Wednesday or whenever it is for you). I totally get the non-photo thing, being the same, but I just can't see why you suffer from it!
    And I am drooling over the office space too, you lucky lucky thing,
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  48. Oh you gorgeous woman! So great to "see" you and your dress is perfect - well done! I LOVE your desk area... xxx

    ReplyDelete
  49. lovely to see you like this.
    {and won't you look at those comments!}
    :)))
    n♥

    ReplyDelete