Window Dressing

My sewing venture always focused on home décor (duvet covers, curtains to re-fashioning chair cushions) and recently I’ve taken to trying my hands at garments. I’ve taken to frequenting clothing stores to gleam the latest fashions and check-out the composite of their garments, which gives me a better idea of what to look for and how to finish my garments. I’m also known for stepping-out-of-the-box, when it comes to accessorizing my home - I look at the items and try and find other purposes for them. Something as small as using liquor decanters to hold my sugar and coffee instead of its intended purpose, which makes for a nice display...lol. Well I’ve taken the stepping-out-of-the-box (SOOTB) approach when looking for fabric now.

I love jacquard/damask fabric and use them often to make curtains or pillow covers. Well I came across a lovely pattern while out shopping with my mom. You know I got a lot of feedback from her, “you’re buying those to make what!! -or- Daughter of mine… that there is some foolery–or- didn’t you tell me something about some sheets… you made what!!! Pants… you need to get out more and not just to work"…lol

Lastly, I must admit a lot of sewing inspiration comes from reading Blogs of Sewing Divas, just to name a few:

Sewing Fantatic Diary
Erica Bunker
Life Happens to be Positive
Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Well looky here... while out shopping with Momma Dearest... this caught my eye.. ummmm... *my brain is churning every so slowly*

Mom and I went into a Linen store to check out some comforters and the store was having a curtain sale - Panels for $4.99. We browsed the various sale items and I zeroed in on the gray-blue panels by Springmaid and they also came in a soft lavender... Darn - now that I think about it I should of bought that one too.

Fabric 51% Cotton/49% Polyester - Size 50" x 84"

I used New Look 6569 and opted not to use the Lining.

I totally love the fabric with its tonal floral pattern. The Care instructions read Dry Clean only but I figured cotton/polyester can definitely be washed and washed it I did w/o any problems.

While out window shopping I noticed a lot of Big Bold Floral skirts and decided the curtain panel was perfect to make a skirt. Although I mentioned that I would make one more skirt with New Look 6569... I realized I purchased quite a bit of material for skirts... so back to the sewing board.