I found this severely pleated piece of fabric in a thrift store in the "Halloween Accessories" section last October... yep right there next to the pirate eye-patches and cowboy hats. I have no idea what it's supposed to be but I finally sewed the ends together, added an elastic waist, and made a skirt! Yes, I put off this 30 minute project for 9 months. The point is, it's done and it's awesome!
T-shirt - Target
Skirt - thrifted and sewed by me
Shoes - vintage Coach via www.burgerfoot.etsy.com
I was worried about riding my bike in it because it's so voluminous, but it was fine!
Part Missoni Resort '11
Part Marc Johns' The Highlighter Kids
11 comments:
whoa i love it! especially with a gray top.
i totally put off little projects forever, but then i feel such great satisfaction when i'm done!
What a cute little skirt! And neon, it's so hot right now. (Like Hansel...hope you got the Zoolander reference).
I really like the skirt. I definitely don't think of Halloween when I see it.
Hi There!
That is actually a printed representation of a traditional Hmong dress (which would have been batiked, stitched, embroidered and pleated all by hand...also would weigh about 5lbs! haha).
There's actually a really large Hmong presence in the Twin Cities so I am sure you may have some exposure to the Hmong culture.
I am actually all the way over in Massachusetts but if you wanted any more information or to see pictures of the traditional dress- please pm me.
I think you look great and I wish we would wear our beautiful clothing everyday- not just for special occasions.
Have a great day!
Kay Vang
vangkayx at gmail dot com
Love the skirt, it looks so unique!
http://wearingitonmysleeves.blogspot.com
Wow, Kay, how awesome that you spotted that cloth/pattern! And Christine, I bet that skirt is even more special to ya now.
That skirt is AWESOME!!
Great info, Kay!
i'm liking this neon tribal...it goes great with the gray v-neck.
I'm glad you took the 30 minutes... I have a section of stuff on my rack that needs minor adjustments, it'll probably be 2013 by the time I get there.
ps. my rack... clothing rack not my body, clearly..
Dear god it's phenom. Thank you for making it.
oh, that is beautiful. i love that tiny, allover encrusted embroidery you see in some indigenous pieces.. i have a top from central america with small embroidered birds all over the yoke, it's incredible.
Kay, how sweet of you to provide the background and links! happy weekend everybody!!
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