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Monday, 21 September 2015

I Made It Monday: Sewing with the Flat Bum Mum

One of the goals of this blog is to encourage others to sew.  So when I suggested to the fabulous Bron at Flat Bum Mum that we team up to make a skirt and she said YES I was thrilled. 

If you haven't checked out Bron's blog you really have to.  She's a stylish Mum of 3 (including twins, I always feel like twin's are worth extra points it the Mum stakes!) who writes an interesting and funny real life blog for real Mums. 

We each made a skirt using this tutorial. 
 
I had this gorgeous fabric (from The Remnant Warehouse) in my fabric stash for a long time, so I posted it on IG and asked what I should make with it.  The almost unanimous answer was maxi skirt!  You were all so right! 

I have a confession to make.  I didn't own a maxi skirt.  Not one.  Why??? 

Skirt: Made  By Me; Necklace: Made By Me; Tee: Target




I am loving the maxi skirt!  So much so that I've made a second one.  You have the ease of wearing a skirt without having to worry about remembering to shave your legs (not that I'd ever do that...* ahem*)

Here is Bron's beautiful skirt, didn't she do a great job? 


Bron at Flat Bum Mum looking amazing!


I love that you can't make such different skirts with the same simple pattern. 

So have a go at this simple skirt - I'd love to see your creations! 
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13 comments:

  1. Unknown21 September 2015 at 11:38

    LOVE your maxi!!! The perfect use of that material. Thanks for getting me back into the sewing groove.
    Bron x

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    1. Unknown21 September 2015 at 12:36

      Thanks Bron! And thank you for sewing with me :-). x Allison

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  2. Unknown21 September 2015 at 22:48

    I love both those skirts! You look beautiful!
    -Margaret
    http://happyinheels.blogspot.com/

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    1. Unknown22 September 2015 at 07:40

      Thanks Margaret! I love how we came up with different styles using the same tutorial. x Allison

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  3. RuthyAnnie22 September 2015 at 09:27

    Both skirts are adorable! I love your maxi! It's such unique and pretty fabric! It's making me want to do a long one for Fall!

    www.mylittlenest.org

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    1. Unknown22 September 2015 at 12:55

      Maxi skirts are great for fall! If you make one, I'd love to share it on my blog. x Allison

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  4. Jaymie Ashcraft25 September 2015 at 06:40

    Love this!!!
    Jaymie
    www.jaymieashcraft.com

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  5. Beth @ TallFashionAdventures.com27 September 2015 at 20:13

    Both skirts are fabulous! I am always a fan of polka dots and the print of your skirt is so head turning (not to mention that the color combo is one of my favorites). Also, your comment about not having to shave your legs as much when wearing maxis is oh-so-true! It's another thing I also love about wearing tights with dresses and skirts. I can let the leg-shaving go for a few days in the fall thanks to that as well. It's the little things, right? Although shaving one's legs as a tall woman is no little thing I suppose.

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    1. Unknown28 September 2015 at 12:15

      Haha - you are so right (and funny!) re: the leg shaving. Fleece lined tights are my best friend in winter! Shaving your legs is a lot more work when you're tall.... that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! x Allison

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  6. Unknown28 September 2015 at 13:47

    Love your maxi skirt, the print and color is so pretty!

    Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you Thursday.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  7. Kristine Abat28 September 2015 at 20:32

    Lovely maxi skirt! I love seeing girls walking around with maxi skirts but I never tried wearing one. I am not too tall so I am afraid the skirt will “eat” me. Anyways, love the print and your post. Another cool sewing blog to read (like Kayla Green’s!)

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    1. Unknown29 September 2015 at 08:22

      Thanks Kristine! You should checkout www.wannabesewingsomething.wordpress.com Najah is a foot shorter than I am and rocks a maxi skirt! Thanks for reading & commenting, I'll check out Kayla's blog. X Allison

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