Hello! Friday again! That brings us to week two of Project Run and Play! Thank you for all of your wonderful words of encouragement last week. I cannot begin to describe how great you make me feel!
I am excited to share this week’s look with you! The wonderful people from Riley Blake sent us two yards of chevron-printed cotton to incorporate into this week’s look. It was interesting to choose a color before I knew what I would be making, but once I had the fabric in front of me, I decided to make a skirt and blouse.
You can read all the details over on the Project Run and Play blog if you’d like! Here today, I wanted to show you a slew of pictures and also a couple more detailed shots of the fabric manipulating that I did with the chevron. The patterns for both the shirt and skirt were drafted completely from scratch using the pattern-drafting methods we discussed a while back. To draft new patterns in full was one of my goals for this round of Project Run and Play and the feeling of accomplishment to see the garments come to life is just awesome!
Let’s start with the fabric! I utilized most of the two yards to make enough new fabric for the skirt. I started by cutting lots of horizontal strips, holding my breath as I went. If my idea didn’t work, I didn’t know what I was going to do!! But, it worked!
Here you can see what the finished fabric for the skirt looks like – once all the pleats have been sewn in:
And here, you can see how the little triangle scales pop open just a little, giving a neat texture to the skirt and a little peek at the teal blue of the original contrasting chevron color.
Comments & Reviews
Melissa (Melly Sews) says
LOVE this Stef! Did you put a finish on the scales or is that just the teal popping through? Either way, love the colors, photos, everything – you are on fire!
Stef says
Thanks, Melissa! No finish on the scales – they’re cut on the bias so they don’t fray, but the raw edge just gives a little texture and lighter color.
Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creations says
I love what you did with the chevron fabric…great texture! And your little girl is growing up gorgeous!
Sweetbug Studio says
Stef–this skirt is amazing! One question–did you finish the edges of the navy zig-zag part??? It looks like you may have in a picture but hard to tell. LOVE the photo of your daughter in the big archway of the school! You have a serious attention to detail which may give you many wins! Great work! And I love the goldish top with the skirt–the whole outfit–could you see this on a woman–very JCrew?
Stef says
Totally! I want the outfit for myself!! I didn’t finish the edges of the cut chevron patterns at all – you just get a raw edge look. Thanks for the sweet words!
Jessica says
That is so amazingly impressive. I love the skirt (and I’m sure I’ll be thinking about it all weekend). Great work!
Chelise says
That skirt… WOW! I love the top so much too.
Jess@craftiness is not optional says
geez lady! Love that skirt! I want one for myself! Isn’t that the ultimate compliment…haha 😉 She looks super adorable and I love the top with it-great pops of color! Love the movement of the chevrons…awesome!
Andrea Pannell says
Wow. Amazing!! I agree with Jess, I want one too =)
Sew Much Ado says
Oh my gosh Stef, I love this! So creative and unique! And she is absolutely beautiful!
Melissa {polkadot chair} says
This is genius!! I love it.
Justine of SewCountryChick says
This technique is so fascinating Stef! I love how you came up with something totally original and unique. Drafting your own patterns is so rewarding too. And so much easier than dealing with crummy store bought patterns that never fit right!
A Lemon Squeezy Home says
This skirt is so awesome! I love how creative it is and it turned out really great! Great outfit, all around:).
megan says
Wow!! This is so gorgeous!! I LOVE how different the idea is! You did an amazing job!! I LOVE the mustard blouse too!! Very cute look! 🙂
@lliE says
Really darling! Love the color choice for the top!
Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says
Stef, this is so wonderfully AMAZING!!! Love it! The colors are gorgeous.. I would totally be holding my breath as I cut away and then breathing that sigh of relief when it actually works. LOL!! You totally knocked it out of the park!
xo
Angelina
Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says
Stef, this is so wonderfully AMAZING!!! Love it! The colors are gorgeous.. I would totally be holding my breath as I cut away and then breathing that sigh of relief when it actually works. LOL!! You totally knocked it out of the park!
xo
Angelina
Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says
Stef, this is so wonderfully AMAZING!!! Love it! The colors are gorgeous.. I would totally be holding my breath as I cut away and then breathing that sigh of relief when it actually works. LOL!! You totally knocked it out of the park!
xo
Angelina
Maegen Foster says
Wow! Beautiful!
Emily says
Say whaat?! AMAZING skirt! 🙂 Love the whole outfit and fabulous pictures!
Lanie says
I casted my vote. Stef, you TOTALLY make that facial of Olivia’s too! So cute.
RaeAnna says
Oh my gosh!!! That is so genius!!! I love it!
Michelle says
oh myyyyyyyyy!!!!! i saw this briefly this morning, and it’s been on my mind all day!!! what an awesome, original way to use chevrons! simply amazing. love it. have to try it!!!
Olga (Kid Approved) says
Absolutely love this! Creating texture on the skirt was brilliant!
kristin says
This is so fabulous, Stef!!! Love the color combo and especially love that skirt!!! It’s just awesome how you manipulated it. Oh and Olivia is just the prettiest little gal, too. Great photos. 🙂
Charity says
Love that ruffle shirt! I want one! And what you did for the skirt makes such a fun texture.
Magda E. says
Stef, congratulations! You just made me change the way I look at chevrons (not the biggest fan here). It is gorgeous!!! And your daughter, she’s the perfect model!!! =D
Miren Telaria says
I LOVE that mustard top, I want one for myself¡¡¡ And what you did with the chevrons for the skirt… Wooow. Hard work, beautiful looks. Congratulations¡¡
Madeleine L. says
oh WOW! How clever is your chevron skirt?! Really lovely, well done!
sallyavena says
What a great look for an older girl! My daughter loves it and wants me to try the cutting of the chevrons for her. I also like that it’s not your typical chevron look…I’m kind of over them:)
nest full of eggs says
Fabulous fabric manipulation, what incredible texture you achieved using this method! Thanks so much for sharing. That sure is a gorgeous mustard color/fabric.
Ah, to be to that skinny!
Stephanie says
Wow That skirt is amazing! Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Kellieab says
Love this outfit! Totally amazing!
Ryan Ripken says
Wow Stef. This is really impressive.
the momma (aka Shannon) says
love love love this whole thing! the blouse is fab, the fabric manipulation of the skirt is…well, inspired 😉
Vaahtismonsteri says
There is nothing I don´t LOVE about this outfit and the pictures! I was so surprised You did not win.
Amirah says
Omg.. I am in love with this blouse.. Please tell me you sell it.. Please
Sandra says
Thanks for such a Fantastic idea to use chevron fabric, I haven’t really been interested in it until I saw the skirt!!! Now I want to make a purse using the same idea, plan to buy some of the fabric tomorrow and give it a try. The shirt is gorgeous as well!!! You are so very talented!!! Have a blessed day!
Lauren @ diyfordays.com says
I am in love with this! I am always looking for new things to make for my little girl and I can’t wait till she’s a little older and I can make this skirt for her! Definitely saving this for later!