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[dek9]

A new skirt for me. Pictures coming soon but I wanted to get this up before I forgot to post about it.

It's the skirt that I'd cut out for me, and then used the leftovers to make a skirt for Tate. No, we will not wear them at the same time. Stop asking.

Comments

[oakparkgirl]

You sew too! Go you :) It's one thing I wish I could do. I am not shaped for off ther ack stuff, no matter what weight I am at.

[dek9]

I'm with you - I started sewing years ago, for much the same reason. My thighs are too big for most pants, proportional to the size I'm at (if I lose weight my thighs are smaller than they are now, but they are still larger than readymade thinks they should be for that size), and my calves are to big for everything. I actually have a waist, too, which seems to throw them.

Now that I've finally found boots that will fit my huge calves I've started wearing more skirts, and those are easy (and fun!) to make.

[oakparkgirl]

Ooooh, I have the same issue. VERY hourglassy so nothing fits. Also big calves, where do you find boots? I must know! :)

[dek9]

Right there with you - would be a SHAME if we had to go shopping together! ;)

As for boots - they are mail order, and not cheap, but AWESOME.

http://www.duoboots.com

I have 4 pairs of boots from them right now, some I've had for 3 years (one pair is at the cobbler getting new soles, new heels and new zippers because I've worn them so much!)

[oakparkgirl]

You sew too! Go you :) It's one thing I wish I could do. I am not shaped for off ther ack stuff, no matter what weight I am at.