I’m really getting back into sewing these days!  This past weekend I made a navy & white striped skirt using an adapted tutorial found here. (There were some problems with the measurements in the tutorial, so I had to make a few changes. I think she has updated her instructions and they are now correct.)

I got about four yards of this fabric from Ikea for $1.99 (from the As Is section), and I used less than a yard, so it was very affordable to make (I just had to buy some $.99 elastic)!

It looks super cute with a t-shirt and flip-flops, but I also recently dressed it up a little more for church! It will be really fun to wear this summer.

I put cute yellow pockets in it, which I love!  They are like a little secret only I know about (well, now everyone who reads my blog knows too, but I’m okay with that).

Let me know if you make one too!
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the front

the back

The tutorial is very clear and the pictures are very helpful, but I would suggest it for intermediate seamstresses (know basic things like how to use your zipper foot, etc.) because some steps can get a little tricky.  But it is very fun and relatively quick to make! 

inside, it is lined and there are two card pockets

I’m pleased with how it turned out and can’t wait to make another (have plenty of fabric… just need more zippers)!

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