You Are My Sunshine!

Continuing the theme of up-cycled denim skirts I created this one using a short denim skirt and a party dress.  I attached the skirt to the bottom of the denim and removed the flower trim from the bodice of the dress and used them as trim for the skirt.  It required a bit of hand sewing to secure the flowers but I love the yellow added to the skirt.  I am humming "You are My Sunshine" as I write this!  This skirt is also for sale on my Etsy shop so if you are looking for a unique skirt that is casual and yet says "PARTY", jump on over to https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshMakedHome

Up-cycled Denim Skirts

I have been trying a few new techniques for updating denim skirts.  I've seen a lot of jeans made into skirts and skirts with gathered tiers added but when I saw a skirt with a knitted lace flounce I just had to try my hand at the look.  I added a row of blanket stitching using size 3 cotton in off white. I used an embroidery needle making it quite easy to get through the denim.  After the blanket stitching was in place I used cotton yarn and picked up one stitch in each blanket stitch.  I choose a simple 10 stitch repeat lace pattern and began the knitted section repeating the pattern until the yarn ran out.  The finished skirt is about 18 inches long.   I love the look!  If you like it the finished skirt if for sale on my Etsy shop. 

Now on ETSY!

It has long been our desire to market some of our creations.  Life has been rather busy the last couple years and we haven't been able to devote the kind of time needed to make the dream a reality.  Things are moving forward now and I have opened a shop on ETSY called FreshMakedHome featuring handmade home décor items similar to ones that have been featured here on the blog.  Starting out with pillows, towels and some knitted items, I will be expanding the selection as we move forward with this exciting new venture.  I will keep you posted as we add new items.  Jump on over and see the entire collection. 

 

Blue Bicycle Kitchen Towel

Vintage Camper Pillow

 

 

Bicycle Pillows