Saturday, May 7, 2011

Ponte de Roma Skirt




This is my ponte de roma sheer skirt that I made using my own design.  I had originally planned on making some tops or a dress with this fabric but I thought it would do well as a skirt too.  I wanted a comfortable  skirt with a little elegance to wear for my Mothers Day luncheon that the girls have planned for me.


I like this somewhat thick fabric & had no problems sewing with it.


I designed a simple skirt & added waist darts for a better fit.  I also made a fold down waist band.  This fabric has enough stretch in it that you do not need a zipper.


I sewed the chiffon to the waist band & left the waist band with the natural fray as I liked how it looked....I am going to the dark side now not finishing edges lol!  I had issues with the chiffon though, I had to sew twice the back seam as it unraveled even though I used the serger & I used Fray Stop on both ends. So I made a regular stitch beside the serged seam...it seems to be working but now it seems a little bit puckered.  Does anyone have any chiffon technique's they would like to share with me?  The bottom hem of the chiffon does not unravel at all....so what gives? I made a chiffon hoodie a couple of months ago and had no problems!


Wishing all my blog friends a serene & restful Mother's day however you celebrate!




8 comments:

Callista said...

Nice skirt!! Visiting from Moms Social Blog Hop. Now following on GFC and facebook.

Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle said...

OMG...Absolutely love this skirt!! too beautiful.

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Honey at 2805 said...

Nice skirt and could be a good way to revamp an old skirt that fits, but is just too short. The length you chose is great! Nice job & idea!

SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime said...

This is beautiful! Linking this up with us made the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop better and more special. Thank you!

Johnnie said...

Hi. I am a new follower. Stopping by to invite you to join Thrifty Thursday, because your blog is great.. Have a wonderful day. Blessings!

Johnnie

JamieS @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom said...

Great skirt! I am a new follower from the Welcome Wednesday blog hop. Come check out my blog if you have a chance!

~JamieS@ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...

so fun! the sheer part makes it so much more interesting :) Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!

Tany said...

What a fabulous creation!!!