I’ve got quite a few sewing projects piling up on my horizon, and sitting on top is the perfect maxi skirt. A long maxi skirt is just everything I want my summer to be: comfy, casual and cool.
Here’s my inspiration from around the web:
Gathered front with pockets from Adam
Gored maxi from Anthropologie
Paperbag Maxi from Asos
Directional striped maxi from Nordstrom
Simple A-line from Anthropologie
Exposed seamed skirt with pockets from Urban Outfitters
Which one is your fav? I really like that first one from Adam, but I also like the simplicity of that simple a-line from Anthropologie. Well, I like ‘em all. I’ve got a wonderfully stretchy dark navy striped knit for the project, which I may have to double up on (like I did here) because it’s pretty sheer. Now. What SIZE to make it?? Do I fit it to my currently thunderous hips, or my slightly-less-thunderous hips in three months? Ah, the delights of post-baby sewing!
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I love the last one. It looks so light and airy. I can’t wait to see what you make.
Stretchy, striped Maxi? Sounds like something I whipped up (before church) at 40 weeks + 1 day to get myself emotionally through the overdue day. Now I face the same size dilemma…of course it will have to be taken in, but do I wait until fall or make it fit now, when I want to wear it and nothing else fits? Maybe take it in for now, then take it in again later? Mine is a simple a-line with elastic and a drawstring. If you stick with simple, you can make it to fit and take it in, too!
ps Happy Harper is here. Hopeful that you’ll get in a good rhythm of life even with her cleft, and feel balanced. Thrilled someone gifted you a camera (more photos of the baby, please:) Always impressed with your talents. Maybe we’ll hold off a little while longer on our project? I’ll be in touch.
xo
multi directional stripes from anthro and gathered with pockets from adam. So cute
What a coinkydink! I was just scheming to make a maxi skirt as well, great inspiration to get me sewing! I love the Paperbag Maxi from Asos.
I love the Nordstrom stripe and the Skirt with Pockets. I hadn’t seen your previous maxi dress before. Love it. You’re maternity wear has got me scheming for lots of sewing.
I love that last one. So cute!