I've had my eye on that stinkin' cute Maxi skirt on Elle Apparel ever since I found out I was pregnant. I have been itching to make myself one, but didn't have the 'perfect' fabric, and to be honest was nervous about getting my measurements right!
Anyways, Jen and I made a quick trip up to LA one day while our kids were in school...we hit our 2-3 favorite spots, and jetted home, and while we were there, I found this SUPER fun striped knit.
It reminds me of summer, and I can hardly wait for weekdays at the beach, and, lets be honest, my tan!
Leanne's tutorial was great to follow...It worked out perfectly. Here were my couple of hang-ups, just in case anyone else had the same hesitancy that I did!
Leanne tells you to measure your waist...ha ha. since I'm further along in my pregnancy, I was nervous about where to measure, if I was going to measure myself correctly, where exactly I was to measure because my tummy is huge. So, helpfully, she gives you her measurements, but she looks smaller than me (I've never seen her in real life...so I really have no idea how tall she is, etc) but she just looks teeny tiny...so, I was nervous to use her measurements!
Anyways, I finally just took her measurements and increased it by an inch on either side ( I don't know!)
Well, long story short, I've taken it in twice on each side now...and I could probably stand to do it again, because the fabric is (obviously, and gratefully) so dang stretchy!
So, this is what Jen (the genius) says...have someone else measure you (imagine that) and then subtract 3 inches to allow for stretch!
otherwise...Leanne's tut is rad, and I can't wait to make another one!
try it out, and tell her we sent you!
This skirt is amazing! I have been living in maxi skirts since being pregnant. You look great.
ReplyDeleteOh Yeah!!! Bring on something for the mamas! :)This skirt is rad. I'm 23 weeks along - and I think I just got motivation to go shopping for some fabric for me :) Thanks Autie!
ReplyDeletethat fabric is awesome! love it
ReplyDeleteyou look great aut! so cute...love the skirt...super cute fabric :)
ReplyDeleteum I LOVE your fabric! I have looked at that tutorial and thought about making one, I just need to find some good knit. Thanks for explaining how you measured, etc. I'm at 30 weeks, so I definitely would have no idea how to measure! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE that knit...and darling skirt! And just your pictures on the beach make me jealous! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou look great!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be in the LA area this summer with dd, can you recommend you fav fabric stores so we can hit them while we're there? Thanks,
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DeleteSend me an email and I will send you my map/guide to LA fabric district!
OMG...that fabric is awesome! I live 20 minutes outside LA and have never gone to the fabric district. Can I get a guide/recommendations/hot-spot list too? I am dying to check it now! THANKS!!! jaimeolinger(at)yahoo(dot)com
Delete'i am so in love with this skirt Autie! the fabric is fabulous, and you look great in it!!!! I love it, and want it without being pregnant!!!
ReplyDeletethis has been in my queue to make for about 5 months. I'm not pregnant though - so I'm afraid it may be too snug on my curvy hips...
ReplyDeleteCan I ask where to find cute knit fabrics?
ReplyDeleteFabulous job Autie! Isn't the fabric district a little slice of heaven? And great tips on measuring. I've since taken my skirt waist measurements in because of the stretch too, so thanks for pointing that out. You might get addicted to these skirts. I have 7 and still don't think thats enough...
ReplyDeleteAw, look at you, maybe I'm not so nervous about my growing baby bump after all, you are rocking yours. I love the skirt! I can't wait for it to warm up, I think maxi skirts and dresses will be my summer maternity staple! I love to wear dresses when I'm pregnant in the summer (which apparently is just how I do, this year will put it at 50% of my married summers being severely pregnant lol) and I am swearing to make my own this year, store bought just, I don't know, expects me to have more boobs. Or less dignity. Regardless, it's not pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great on you! I have a question, how tall are you? I'm afraid to make it because I am short and I don't want it to make me look shorted. I'm 26 weeks pregnant. Otherwise I love the fabric and you look amazing!!
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I don't know if you got me email or not, Made by niki, but I'm 5'5". the 17 1/2 inch length worked out perfectly for me after I hemmed and washed the skirt...hope that helps!
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Trying to get decent knit in the UK is a nightmare (not to mention the prices of fabric here too ...) this is lovely. Have ummed and arrred at that tutorial for ages. Especially like her knit cardigan's too!
ReplyDeletePs your bump is gorgeous .. :-) I dont have a fetish (lol .. ), I'm hoping to be a student midwife in September!
I love the skirt! It almost makes me wish I was pregnant again (almost!!) with 3 kiddos that are constantly pulling on me , and the inevitable windy spring in New Mexico, I think the length is perfect! Now to find some cute knit fabric...
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