Sewing for Me -Mustard Yellow Infinity Skirt

So, I made something for myself... and actually took pictures of it!!!! :)

Here is the Mustard Yellow 'Infinity" Skirt {a.k.a. the 90 cent skirt}.

Uh hu, NINETY CENTS. There is a story behind that...

So there was this gorgeous material at work {I work at a fabric store at the moment}... It was 40% off, but still too much. And I didn't really need it {always the story}. It was going to be shipped out to another store, so this was my last chance... I didn't take it.

A couple of weeks ago I was going through the remnants bin. Everything in that bin is really small and 50% off the listed price. And there I found a mustard yello peice of material.... the exact material that I had be admiring at the beginning of November!!!! WHAT?!?!?!? It was too short for a modest skirt, but there was lots of width and I had an idea in my head inspired by a friend's skirt. It was also $1.80 -half of that is $0.90.

 

I was trying to sew it up on Monday morning so I could wear it on Tuesday... but things were NOT working out. I talked to some ladies from work... their advice helped immensly!!! I also had a serger from a friend sitting downstairs that a friend is letting me borrow. I hadn't used it yet, and this was the perfect time. Without it this skirt would never have been made. That thing works like a dream!!!! :)

 

My pretty serged seams!!! ;)

So, this is what came out of it. It is four peices sewn into one long peice and sewn in a spiral, hence the infinity part. I thought it was a good name. :) The waistband is double and really comfortable.



This picture shows the color the best



Front view



Side View

Ps. - It is awkward taking pictures of oneself. ;)





The whole outfit. The rest of it is bought.
Shirt and socks - Smart Set
Scarve - A gift from someone



Update. 12/24/2012

So, it has been quite around here. Sorry.
My life is busy, no, hectic. Exams, work, family.... the list goes on. The last thing I have been able to get around to is sewing, almost -I think cleaning my room is on the bottom of the list. My sister as coerced into that one today. :)
Things are happening, there are oodles of ideas on the brain and my fabric stash is growing. I have a couple of things sitting by my feet right now, as well as a lovely serger sitting beside me {which only has 2 full spools, not three} :S. It works like a dream, but I don't know how to re-thread it. Oh, bother. :)
Anyways, there is one more wrinkle I need to iron out before the unveiling of the etsy shop. Unfortuntely, the post office is not open when I am not working. Hopefully I will be able to figure it out on time.
Talking about the Etsy shop, what would you prefer in regards to a possible giveaway??? A gift card? An outfit or some other baby article?? A custom order at a discounted price???? I need ideas, let me know what you think!!!!
I think that is all for now. Hopefully I my next post about the etsy shop will have a 2013 behind it, and carry AMAZINGLY AWESOME news!!!! :)

My serged seams. Loving them!!!! :) This is what I have been playing with tonight

Behind the Scenes

This is what my house looked like today. And this is what everyone came home too. :)
Oodles of flannel drying.

I think I have my work cut out for me!!! :)

 

 

 

Etsy Update

The shop is open, but not really running yet. I am working on stocking it with lots of lovely things. Hopefully there will be a bunch of new things coming too!!!
Does a January 2nd launching date sound good???? :)
And what about a giveaway??? :)

Another Update:

Just thought I would update you all on what is going on again.

Name - The name is CHANGED!!! :) Made 4U Handmade Designs is the new official name. :) This will be the name attached to everything from now on. Etsy, Facebook, the blog... The blog URL is staying the same though {made4ubyemily.blogspot.com}. That is what everyone knows, so I am keeping that the same.

Etsy - Still in the works. I am waiting for ONE thing, and it still hasn't come in the mail!!!! *Grrrrrr* Anyways, hopefully it will be waiting for me when I come home sometime this week.

Facebook - The page is UP!!! Check out my profile, or just search 'Made 4u Handmade Designs'

Sewing - Well, I have lots and lots of fabric, does that count??? ;) I am approaching exams so things are getting busier. I also got a new job {working at a fabric store, go figure ;)}. I haven't had to time to get anything started, but in two or so weeks, when exams are done, I have almost a month to fill up the shop. There are lots of ideas sitting here though.

In the mean time, keep reading....

Custom Orders - YES, YES, YES!!!! :) Wanting something for Christmas??? I can totally do that. I have two orders almost done now, and can take on more. I can make gifts you want for others, Christmas outfits you want for you or your kiddos... give me ideas, I will see what I can do!!! :)

 

Now, I just have to be patient and wait for the Etsy things to be ironed out....

I Linked Up At.....

So: I linked up at Raising Mighty Arrows. Go on over and check out what other small businesses are out there!!!! A perfect opportunity to support small businesses and get your Christmas shopping done!!! :) There is also an amazing giveaway for you who are in the US. I am sad that I don't live there right now.

Blue Striped Dresses

Two lovely blue and white striped dresses... each with their own surprise!! :)

 

Material is all new and 100% cotton.

Outside - Navy and white striped heavy cotton.

 

Cost: $15.00 each.

 

There is one of each available, but sadly, I can't make any more identically the same.

I can make some in the same style, but made out of different material and in larger sizes though.

 

The Daisy Striped Dress:

Size - 6 Months
Lining - White cotton

 

Buttons - Daisies

Ribbon - Canary yellow grosgrain ribbon

 

 The Fishy Striped Dress:

Size - 3 Months
Lining - Dark blue cotton

 

Buttons - Shiny and red

Trim - Vintage fishy trim. Red, white and navy.

 

Fabric Swatch: