3.18.2012

tulip skirt (and a new camera!)

My outtakes on this camera are better than the final cuts on my old camera.

And because I am still learning how to use this camera (and use it on manual focus, and use it on self-timer), I have only outtakes of this skirt.  (I really have no excuse for the lack of ironing though, sorry, except I hate ironing).


This is the Tulip Skirt, another lovely Wiksten pattern.  The fabric is a remnant of unknown fabric content from G Street Fabrics.


I made size S and everything worked out about right, but for some reason my waistband didn't match up to the skirt when it was pleated.  It may be because I did french seams and used greater than the seam allowance accidentally, but I just made the pleats a little smaller to adjust.


I had fun playing with the stripes, using them horizontally for the placket, and cutting on the bias for the ties.  The inside of the waistband is horizontal as well.


I toiled for a day over which buttons to use - these were from the collection I inherited from my grandmother.


Sorry for all the pictures - I'm excited about my new camera!  I bought a Canon Rebel EOS XT body (pre-owned and discounted) and a Canon 50mm f1.8 that Kristina recommended.  And then I discovered that the lens on an old 35mm we got at a yard sale fits too!

I just don't have a clue what I'm doing with it.  More projects to come this week though!

Oh I almost forgot!  This is the first of my Handmade Wardrobe - you can see it here on Flickr along with photos of handmade clothes by other members of the group!