February Blues Finished or Alabama me - part 3
With February just about over, it is appropriate that I have finally (finally!) finished my February Blues project. And it has been a long time coming. I'll cut to the chase. Here it is, an Alabama Chanin inspired skirt. This is a self drafted 4 panel A-line boot length skirt made in French Terry for winter warmth. The surface design was stencilled onto the same fabric, cut out, arranged and painstakingly hand stitched in place. And that's where all the wintery days of the past month have gone. The hem is finished with dyed-to-match cotton lace - that I did not crochet myself. This work is very different for me. Not only is it far more labour intensive that most of my projects, it is also by far the most decorative work I have ever done. I don't usually even wear patterns, but the idea for this outfit popped into my head pretty much fully formed. So what could I do but make it? I had to get it out of my head somehow. I am pleased with the finished skirt...