Thursday, January 13, 2011

The Desert Rose Skirt

**I'm giving away one of my Koala Bear Hats!!  Click here to enter!**

**Edited to add:  GUESS WHAT?!   Andrea from The Train to Crazy included this little skirt in her top 10 Make It Wear It Women's Fashion Contest!!!!  Holy Cow!!!!!  I feel so honored!  And guess what else?!  YOU can vote for your favorite!!! :)  So, head over there now and vote!!**
I started this skirt last June.  Yeah.  A LOOONG time ago.  It's been sitting in my "in progress" pile for a while.  I hit a design wall and couldn't decide whether I wanted to make it a bubble hem or just a regular straight hem.  Does that ever happen to you?  You just can't make your mind so you don't?  haha. 

So, it sat... and sat... and sat.. Until yesterday, when I decided I just wanted to finish it and would do a regular hem to get it off my table.

Here's it's big debut!


You might recognize the fabric.  It's from the vintage sheet that I used to make the flower on my flower cuff.  I LOVE the fabric and I think that this skirt shows it off nicely.


Isn't the crocheted lace pretty?  I think it it the perfect complement to the fabric.  It adds to it's vintage appeal. :)  NOTE:  I DID NOT crochet that lace.  It's from Joann's.


I think I need this shirt:



And this sweater:

                           

To complete the outfit. (Both from Anthropolgie.)  What do you think?


Pretty no?  Design wise it's just a long rectangle with an elasticized waist.  Easy Peasy. :)

I'll be linking this project to the loverly linky parties on my side bar.

Oh and another side note.  I just discovered the wonders of Pioneer Woman's Actions.  I'll be posting on this soon. :)
Posted by maleahbliss at 2:12 PM
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37 comments:

  1. Christine @ sugarandtrash.comJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    super cute skirt! I love the layered look of it and the fabric is gorgeous.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    beautiful love the lace details! I love these easy skirts too!!

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  3. KarrieannJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    ..that is just so cute... love the whole thing all together.. the hem, perfect!

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  4. ChristineJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I LOVE this skirt...I even think I could make it...maybe. I love the lace addition. Also, I am totally in love with PW, especially her actions. They will change your life.
    Christine
    greatoakcircle.com

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  5. maleahblissJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks guys! Christine, if you can sew a staight line, you can TOTALLY make this! Cause really, it is ALL straight lines. That's it! I {heart} easy projects! :)

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  6. The SPANGLERJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Just Gorgeous - I love the vintage fabric and look of the skirt!
    Cheers
    The Spangler @
    The Quick Unpick

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  7. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    SO lovely!! I love the fabric and the touch of lace. My hubby just bought me a skirt from Anthro for Christmas, picked it out all by himself, and it has a touch of lace at the bottom similar to yours and I just LOVE it!

    Thanks for linking up!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Alright, I am officially your latest follower! You have such great ideas! Thanks for linking up at my link party so that I could come and find you!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  9. kateJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    This is so cute! I really love the layers at the bottom! And I think it is a PERFECT excuse to splurge at Anthro ;) Thanks for the blogger award, you are so sweet!

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  10. Bonnie WeeksJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Love the lace! And yes, your anthro tops would look perfect with it.

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  11. RachaelJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    So beautiful, love the lace trim! Would you share this on my linky party going on all weekend? http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com

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  12. Amie {Kitty Cats and Airplanes}January 15, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love the fabric, the lace really accents the beauty of it! And elastic waist skirts are the best!
    Amie @ http://www.kittycatsandairplanes.blogspot.com/

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  13. Sweet European DreamsJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    sweeeet! This is so crafty (love that you used sheets!!!) and cute. I'm laughing at one of your comments above because I always tell people that I can only sew in a straight line - there are other's out there like me! Glad I found you today via 504! -diane

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  14. kathi @ traybellaJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Adorable with a capital A! just love that you used a sheet for this project. and yes, the trim totally makes it. RUN to Anthro to complete your outfit! ;)
    cheers!
    kathi

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  15. SandyJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Very cute! That vintage sheet is sweet,it's hard for me to finds ones I like. As in never have found one I like. But I'll keep looking!

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  16. Amy @ Positively SplendidJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    That crocheted lace adds such a delicate, classy feel to this. Love it!

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  17. JuliaJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    That fabric is gorgeous. What a very pretty skirt.

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  18. Inspired by youJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    So cute! The lace on the bottom really gives some impact!

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  19. cjaxonJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Super cute! That would make a perfect outfit!

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  20. JenniferJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Love that print, and the lacy bottom is awesome. I featured you today on my favorite things :)

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    this skirt is beautiful! Thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings!! Make sure to come by next week! www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  22. Lisa {grey luster girl}January 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Love the lace! It really completes it.

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  23. halfstitchedJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    That is super cute. Great work and love your picture taking ability!!

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  24. DeannaJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Really nice design. The lace makes the outfit. Nice job!

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  25. Holly LefevreJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    The print and the layers are just beautiful. I think I may need that sweater too!

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  26. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    wow this is so beautiful!! love the fabric and trims you used!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I love everything about this skirt! Completely perfect!

    Here from PP!

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  28. GingerJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    So cute! Visiting from FF&JB. Come visit me sometime at SSB!

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com

    xoxo
    Ginger

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  29. Chrissy @ the Pearl BlogJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I have to tell you I love the skirt fabric...if you check out my blog ( http://jackieandtina.blogspot.com/2010/12/dress-refashion.html) you will see I used this fabric (sheet) too to make a curtain for my closet. I later made a pillow to match for my bed. I WISH i had more. I absolutely love it! Wish i could find more of these sheets and glad to know I am not the only sheet user out there

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  30. DianaJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love the pattern! It's such a cute skirt and the sweaters you chose for it will look amazing!

    http://deeluxuries.blogspot.com/

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  31. QuiltstoryJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    super cute skirt! Thanks for linking up to Quiltstory!

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  32. AndreaJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I chose this for the Make It Wear It Competition! Voting is open until Wednesday!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    this is so pretty and congratulations on making the top ten!

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  34. Bitchy Bloggy MomJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Hi there! Great blog, I am a new follower and new to the blogging world as well. You can check out a few of my redo projects at http://upcyclemama.blogspot.com/.

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  35. Kristina ClemensJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    This is such a great skirt. I'm a freelance clothing designer and this just really caught my eye. You did a fabulous job on the detailing at the bottom. Lovely! =)
    Kristina J.

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  36. kim westJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    this skirt is ADORABLE! I didn't know joanns had vintage looking lace..so guess where I am going? Joanns......

    I love all of it. I kinda want it. it's just sooo prettty!!!!!

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  37. Mandi @ Vintage RevivalsJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    OMJ. That means Oh My Jealous. I love how it turned out!!!

    Thanks for linking up!

    Love your guts
    mandi

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