Sew, What do you think?

Well hello there!
So as I have mentioned in a previous post I have started to update my closet. Well a few weeks ago I went to Old Navy and bought a red and white gingham shirt.  When I tried it on at the store it looked pretty good, but when I got around to wearing it at home  realized I'm really not diggen it as much anymore.  So I made the journey back to that bittersweet store (so many clothes not enough money!) and lucky for me I came on a day with some crazy awesome sales.  For the price of one shirt, I got a skirt and a tank top....but here is the thing.  I did not just buy any skirt....noooo I, despite EVERYTHING in my being to avoid buying any summer clothing that uses an unnecessary large amount of fabric....I bought a maxi skirt. 


And freaking love it!!  Dang those jahnkes are comfortable and not to mention kept me very cool :)

                                          shirt and skirt I purchased with my refund!

After wearing this ensemble a few times, I gotta say I am quite the fan of the maxi skit, but then the issue of money came up in my mind. I have no job and therefore probably shouldn't be buying anymore clothes.  Telling a girl she can't buy anymore clothes is basically the same as telling her not to breath anymore...ok a bit dramatic...

For YEARS mom has been trying to get me to start sewing When I was 12 she even bought me a sewing machine in hopes that I would be convinced to start using it....which didn't....until recently. When I told her I have a new love for these skirts she said," do you know how easy it is to make these???"  hmm Oh really???    The next day a favorite lady of mine *cough Hannah Moore cough cough* came over and we got to talking about clothes when mom mentioned again about making a maxi skirt and Hannah was super stoked about the idea, and well I rolled my eyes and joined the band wagon.

 
Off to Joann Fabrics!


 I found this lovely material

 it actually looks more vibrant than this (one day I will get an itouch with a camera)


Then found a super easy pattern

Then sewing time!

Here is my finished product...

                                                      Not to bad for a beginner!



It is crazy how I all of a sudden have found this love for fashion...then again when you are friends with Leney  it is kinda hard not to enjoy finding new and unique clothes that display your personality!  Love ya girl!