November 21, 2010

Marie skirt variation

Hi! This is a project I worked on before I took a trip to the States. It's a variation on Marie skirt from BurdaStyle. I really like the Marie skirt pattern, with it's high waist band, pleats in the front and back, and the cocoon shape. I used it previously to make these dresses.

This time, I changed the waist band to scalloped edges. Here is an useful tutorial on how to make a scalloped edge. I used the case of my finishing powder to draft the scallops, but basically you can use any circle objects, like a can, or a mug. I also shorten the length of the skirt.

The fabric used is a dark green corduroy I bought at Tomato in Nippori.



7 comments:

  1. super cute!!! your tummy doesnt look too big yet :)

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  2. >emily me too! im obsessed with scallops!

    >petiterepublic thank you:) i know, the belly doesn't show much in those pics.

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  3. oh, i've been swamped & missed out on things for awhile, but i loooove this!

    and i owe you some thanks for inspiration, when working on my BS bernina dress, i was inspired to have a peekaboo back with your backless dresses in mind :)

    and congratulations on the expected arrival!!

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  4. >oonaballoona,

    thanks! i want to see your bernina competition clothes! i saw so many posts about bernina competition and didn't know which one was yours?!

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  5. Beautiful! I love it!
    How much fabric did you used? i want to do the marie too, but i'm afraid i have not bought enough fabric!

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  6. ohh
    such cute skirt
    you look so fine
    pregnant woman is most beautiful always

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