One of my goals for the year has been to improve my sewing skills. After I got pregnant, I became really slack on sewing. I’m not entirely sure why. Laziness perhaps. I was working on the 2012 Trashion Show at the time, so from being pregnant to working on a giant fashion show, I was a bit exhausted. While I was sewing a ridiculous amount of garments, making a dress from Starburst wrappers is different than sewing a normal dress. So my normal sewing abilities are in need of some freshening up. I keep seeing Megan Nielsen’s Kelly skirt being made by other bloggers and I’ve adored the look. I thought this would be a fun, easy way to jump back into the swing of sewing again.
I love how this skirt turned out! Something fun about my skirt is that it’s made from leftover fabric from IKEA curtains I recently hemmed. I was channeling my inner Maria von Trapp the day I made this.
I really enjoyed sewing this pattern! I added about three inches to the length of the skirt and an extra button hole. I will definitely be making another skirt from this pattern someday! I also purchased the Banksia top and can’t wait to dive into that one. So far, sewing again has felt wonderful! I haven’t lost as much knowledge as I thought I had. That feels great!
This skirt is lovely and glad you finally get to sew again. I always loved the skirt when Tanya was wearing it, but this longer version in bright red looks even better and suits you so well! Would love one for myself actually. If only I could sew as well!
Anja
If you can sew a straight line and do button holes, you can make this skirt! It is incredibly easy! Much easier than it looks! You should give it a shot!
Your skirt turned out SO nice! I too like the extra length…better for those of us with little ones for sure.
) I really like the styling/colors of your outfit…looking good lady! 
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Oh my goodness! Thank you for the sweet comment Jannapy!