I am one incredibly happy camper. Why do I have such a happy face? Because spring has come to Nashville! All of the cherry trees in my neighborhood are blooming and everything smells like fresh cut grass. I have been waiting for this for so long! I did a nice long 8 mile training run on Saturday morning with some of my favorite
East Nastys and I think it was my best run yet because the weather was so accommodating. That run was a big confidence booster!
This weekend was super special. Myself,
Lladybird Lauren and Elle from
Jam + Toast took a trip out to the country to celebrate
Kaelah's birthday! We had so much fun hanging out at Kaelah's awesome new digs, gabbing and hanging out around a fire pit. We even went to a local bar where we sang karaoke (Total Eclipse of the Heart), danced and played pool. Kaelah's husband Mike was so sweet and cooked us the most amazing breakfast. Those girls are amazing and I'm so happy I got to spend a weekend with them!
So, this outfit is super special. Why you ask?
BECAUSE I MADE THIS SKIRT, Y'ALL. This is my first ever sewing project and I'm crazy happy with how it turned out. I really have the talented
Lauren to thank, as she spent an afternoon teaching me how to sew. I also followed along at home with the
circle skirt tutorial from
Casey's Elegant Musings. This was such a fun skirt to make! I've already finished another, and even started a different type of skirt.
I'm going to brag on this skirt for a bit. I love how big and twirly it is. It's super full and I think the fullness makes my butt look really good (BONUS!). I also love that I put pockets in it; they're the perfect size to hold my cell phone and keys.
Plus, the fabric! I fell in love with this kitty paint by numbers fabric the second I saw it- I knew I had to make something out it. I love this print and I feel like I should make a dress out of it as well.
Does anyone know a place where I can get more cute fabric like this? More kittens please!
CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THE KITTENS!
Skirt: Made by Me
T-Shirt: Gift from Jen
Belt: Super Old!
Shoes: Old Red Boots
That skirt is amazing!!! I love it! And I have your shirt in a crew neck. Ahhh still can't get over that skirt!
ReplyDeleteSummer x
http://ohsummercandy.blogspot.com
Thanks Summer! That shirt was a birthday present from one of my best friends and I wear it all the time.
Deletei reallllyyyy want your cat eye frames!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I found them at this awesome shop called Specs in Nashville. They are my favorite frames ever.
DeleteLauren the skirt is gorgeous!! That print is way cute, and look at you sewin' up your own clothes! The warm weather definitely makes the thought of making a bunch of skirts more appealing :).
ReplyDeleteAs for places to get awesome kitty fabric, I'd recommend checking out Spoonflower, and oh my god a google search just revealed "Feline Drive" boasting over 700 cat fabrics.... so, there you go! If it's been thought of, it's on the internet. FACT.
--Erin
Feline Drive is the best website ever! OMG thank you so much for sharing. I totally got lost in it and imagined a whole wardrobe made entirely of cats. (which wouldn't be that different from my current wardrobe).
DeleteWhat have you been working on lately?
I'll be honest, I have been avoiding my craft room like it's got the plague! I have a to-do list a mile long, and I just haven't given myself a chance (or, really, a kick in the pants) to get cracking. I think I'm telling the boy not to head down this way this weekend, and I'm going to dedicate two days to some crafty self love (and hit up all the thrift stores I want. Which is important). It's way past time that I executed these new designs for Premonitory Dreams and did some shop stocking!
DeleteI know exactly how you feel. I've been trying to finish this other skirt for what feels like forever but my goodness... I can't find the time to sit down and sew.
DeleteI'm really hoping for a lazy Friday night with my machine.
That fabric is amazing! This is exactly why I need to make time to start sewing again, so much more fun. I'm totally impressed. I always check out Ebay for fabrics, cheap, easy and lots of choice. I'm determined to make a puppy print dress for Summer xo
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out ebay- I didn't even think of that. I've found some really great stuff on etsy.
DeleteI can't wait to see your dress!
That skirt is too cute! I recently inherited a sewing machine that I need to get repaired so I can start making stuff like this. I've been keeping my eye out for some vintage sheets to make a dress out of, but so far nothing has caught my eye.
ReplyDeleteOh totally get that machine fixed up! I'm so happy that I got this one for my birthday. I come home from work and all I want to do is cut into some fabric.
DeleteYou are the thrifting queen- I'm sure you will find some awesome vintage fabric.
I love the print on that skirt. I love anything cat print. I a dress in that fabric would be really cute. Can't wait to see what other sewing projects you come up with!
ReplyDeleteTara
Penniless Socialite
There will a cat print dress in the future I can assure you. I already have one more circle skirt finished and I'm working on a wrap skirt right now.
DeleteI hope to make a dress next!
I love the boots!
ReplyDeleteSarah
www.etsy.com/shop/owleyevintage
Thank you- I'm so obsessed with them I named the blog after them :)
DeleteSO. CUTE. The print, the DIY circle skirt, the outfit...the whole thing! Bravo, girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl!
DeleteWow- great job on the skirt! Thanks for linking to the tutorial, I've been wanting to get back into sewing actual pieces vs. just altering. I love this outfit- you do us cat ladies proud! Pretty pics too :)
ReplyDeleteThat tutorial was SO HELPFUL. Honestly, I don't know what I would have done with out it. I'm good at following directions on a pattern- but I always like tutorials with tons of detailed pictures better.
DeleteI haven't really learned how to alter- I should get on that.
i just learned to use a sewing machine and "make a skirt" is on the top of my list now. yours turned out great—don't you just wanna sew everything now?! you look fab and i wish i could've been there with y'all <3
ReplyDeleteWE MISSED YOU SO WE MUST HANG OUT SOOOOOOON!!!!
DeleteThis skirt was so easy- a great first project. We should have a sewing day!
that skirt! BRAVO! So cute. I love that from a distance it kinda looks like a floral and then you come up and your all, BOOM CATS!
ReplyDeleteBOOM CATS should be my license plate.
DeleteHoly bejesus! I'm in LOVE with your fancy DIY skirt! Oh that pattern and shape! Seriously, there may not be enough exclamation points in this post!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a great tutorial to follow if you are feeling inspired to make your own!
DeleteI love this whole outfit but that skirt is INSANELY cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks lady! I'm super proud of it in case you couldn't tell!
Deletegood job on your skirt! it is so so cute! it would look even better as a whole dress! i've always wished i knew how to sew clothes. I made a harry potter robe once, but that is it!
ReplyDeleteOh wow... I'm not up to a whole dress yet. I bought a really cute pattern but I have to get some more practice under my belt before I try something more ambitious!
DeleteLove this whole outfit. That's amazing that you made this skirt! I've gotten a sewing machine and it's been collecting dust. For some reason I feel really intimidated by it. Dunno. It's dumb. I know.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more of your DIY's..
Don't be afraid of your sewing machine! Me and my baby have had some hard times, for sure. I've cursed at it, threatened it, you name it. But in the end, it works out.
DeleteClean her off and see what she can do!
Yet another outfit I want to steal from you! The print on that skirt is so freakin awesome
ReplyDeleteSo when are you going to make your big American road trip happen?!
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