The “Sewing Circle Tapestry” Skirt
The Facts
Fabric: Tapestry from an Op Shop
Pattern: None
Year: 2012
Notions: Zip, some interfacing for the waistband
Time to complete: 4 hours
First worn: Not yet but I think it will look great with a burgundy top I have, and my new petit point vintage evening bag, and boots for Autumn
Wear again: It’s not going to be on high rotate – but yes
Total price: Under $10
This is a thrifted piece of Tapestry I found recently. It pictures women sewing and knitting! I don’t recognize it from the Art History that I did in school. My fashion history knowledge is strictly limited to the fabulous – not so much what everyday people wore in the past. I think it has a very European feel – do you agree?
I thought it had such beautiful rich colours I thought it woud make a fun skirt.
I have been admiring the box pleats I have been seeing around lately so I wanted to incorporate them.
It was a rectangular shaped tapestry. I put a zip in the one seam and pleated the rest to fit my waist. Threw on a rather lumpy narrow waist band (did I mention it was thick fabric? I broke a needle) and a hook and bar to close – very easy!! Yay!
The fabric is really heavy and swings back and forth as I walk in it.
I think it really could do with a petticoat underneath – it would hold the weight of the fabric out – I have two petticoats – but I have stashed them away somewhere and I can’t find them!
Sorry she’s just on the dummy this week – my husband has been really busy at work – so I haven’t wanted to bother him.
I am not sure how well it will stand up to wearing as it is quite loosely woven (I could see it was going to fray quite badly – so I didn’t hesitate in overlocking it.
I am pretty pleased with it – I think it makes a far better skirt than a an art work!
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That really is turning a piece of art into clothing! Well done!
Thank you – it had to be, it was such an ugly piece of art!
This is a walking piece of art Trish I love it. Don t apologise, life is hectic, we all get that. With a petticoat underneath and a lovely 50′s blouse, this skirt will look magic.
Thanks Kazz, we did yesterdays 80 photos in about two minutes – just squeezed it it – his busyness continues! I have lined up a friends daughter to do Spring Palette photos soon – and give him a week off!
What a great find! I know it’s going to look amazing.
Mum says she thinks it’s Dutch or Belgian :) She is smart.
Thanks Dianne.