11.4.11

vintage skirts




I expect you have picked up on my love of sewing clothes for my girl but, of course, there are only so many she can realistically wear. It's been on my mind to try selling some for some time and now the overlocker's up and running, and there's a fairly healthy supply of vintage goodies in the stash, I've finally plucked up the courage and added some skirts to the shop.

These limited edition skirts are all made from 1950s fabric and two from wonderful barkcloth. If you're not familiar with this, barkcloth is the most beautiful medium weight textural cotton, mostly associated with the 1940s through 1960s and commonly used in curtains and other home furnishings. I love using it for clothing because, aside from the beautiful prints, the cloth is just so interesting and tactile.


But holiday time now means a shift in the creativity that happens around here. Hmm, I think we shall begin with decorating the Easter tree!

Have a lovely week everyone x

20 comments:

  1. greenrabbitdesigns11/04/2011, 03:21

    That teal barkcloth is so beautiful Kate. :)
    Your skirts are gorgeous and beautifully modelled too!
    Yes I agree it's definitely time for the Easter tree!!!
    Vivienne x

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  2. KJ@letsgoflyakite11/04/2011, 03:35

    Congratulations on this exciting endeavour! The barkcloth fabric is absolutely beautiful - as is your shop's model!

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  3. Diane11/04/2011, 04:05

    These look so lovely - I'm sure you will do really well. xxxx

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  4. Tracy11/04/2011, 05:25

    They are all very sweet skirts, especially the first one. I knew of barkcloth but not its background so that was interesting to hear too. Tx

    PS I'm glad to hear that an overlocker has come to live with you. I am sure it will have a very happy life.

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  5. Naturally Carol11/04/2011, 05:26

    They do have a really interesting texture to them don't they? I love the yellow one particularly..such a sunny yellow! I am sure they'll be very popular in your shop.

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  6. kelly11/04/2011, 07:36

    they are just the sweetest, such beautiful fabrics,
    kellyx

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  7. ...Nina Nixon...11/04/2011, 08:11

    They are gorgeous and I love the colours - they sing (absolutely) vintage.

    Nina xxx

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  8. Jill11/04/2011, 14:27

    These are lovely - I am sure they will do well.

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  9. Serenata12/04/2011, 01:10

    They are gorgeous, I'm sure they will sell as they are just that little bit more special.

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  10. barbara12/04/2011, 01:54

    Oh these are adorable ...

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  11. Dawn12/04/2011, 02:47

    I remember my grandparents having barkcloth curtains!
    Good luck with this new venture - I just love the yellow fabric with the poppy print.

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  12. Maya Kuzman12/04/2011, 04:41

    Oh my Gosh I couldn't take my eyes off of the astounding fabric!!
    Excellent skirts must say!!

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  13. Naturally Carol12/04/2011, 22:20

    Hi Kate..thanks for your encouragement and 'vibes' that came my way yesterday!

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  14. Louise14/04/2011, 00:37

    Real cute skirts for little girls. Beautifully made. I have five great-nephews so maybe not so suitable! x

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  15. Helsie14/04/2011, 01:19

    They certainly are pretty. Good luck !
    Cheers
    Helen

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  16. Mami16/04/2011, 02:24

    What a pretty vintage skirt!!
    And your idea is so nice!

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  17. Kimberly17/04/2011, 18:58

    I just spied these beautiful creations via Flickr. Simply stunning. I am also a lover of barkcloth. Any little girl fortunate enough to wear one of those skirts is a lucky, lucky gal.

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  18. Heather L.18/04/2011, 06:59

    Just wanted to say I just ordered my labels from jcash as you suggested!!! Can't wait to see them. Should have them in a few weeks. I'll let you know.....

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  19. Pomona18/04/2011, 09:47

    Those skirts are heavenly! I just wish that I knew a little person small enough to wear them ... in fact I wish that I was shall enough to wear them.

    Pomona x

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  20. Justine of SewCountryChick10/05/2011, 12:10

    So Cute! You should visit my blog sewcountrychick to add it to the kids sewing blog linkup party. I love the vintage fabric and old fashioned feel.

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