The sewing process was easy enough and there isn’t much to describe. I was aided in making box pleats by small cuts along the edge of the fabric that have already been there, certainly from the time it was a pleated dress. I cut away a small portion of the fabric to use for the waistband –I made it from the fabric put vertical instead of horizontal, as you can see. The fabric was already hemmed so I didn’t need to do anything else there. I might shorten it a bit since I’m not sure this particular length is the most flattering to my otherwise perfect legs. If I do, I’ll shorten it just by folding the fabric and hemming with a blind stitch (as it was originally done to the dress, I think, judging from some loose threads hanging from the hem). In the photo of my Granny you can see that the skirt was shorter by one white stripe.
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Wow! Awesome skirt, awesome dress, incredible Granny/Granddaughter connection. What a gift! The picture made the story live.
Aww, thanks! Yup, we do seem to have a special connection, my Granny and I :).
what an amazing story this skirt has, thank you for sharing. i think it looks lovely on you at the length it is without needing to be shortened 🙂
Thank you! Yeah, I’m kinda thrilled to be a part of this story. I mean, how cool is it? Too cool!
fabulous! and a great story to go with it!
Thank you! 😀
What a great story! And I love that you included the picture of your grandmother wearing the dress.
I think your skirt looks very good but, now that you mentioned the hem, it looks a bit more ‘finished’ with the red stripe at the bottom. So, especially if you think it’s a bit long anyway (I don’t really but I like long skirts), go for that.
I hope you will wear and love this skirt as your grandmother wore and loved her dress. And I suppose you have already shown it off to her 😉
Ahh, thank you Lauriana! I agree, it looks more finished with the red stripe at the bottom. I don’t mind longer skirts but this one, I think, calls for shortening just that little bit :).
Oh, and I have yet to show it to Granny! I’ve only told her I made the skirt. I’m stressing a little about showing it to her becasue, you know, it was her favorite and I know it should be perfect! And I kinda messed up the buttonhole ;). Hopefully she won’t mind!
its lovely – all clothes tell a story but yours tops them all! it just shows you how good quality fabrics can look after the years. your granny should be very pleased!
This is so heartwarming and so very beautiful! I love the old photo and the skirt looks stunning on you! Your granny will be so proud.
-Jaime