I don't usually make more than one DIY per "inspiration". But in this case, having a newspaper print skirt was more than a whim for me. It was a real need! I saw the original skirt by the designer Carrie Hammer at I Spy DIY, and immediately remembered this newspaper fabric from my favorite fabric store in Barcelona. Actually, I think it's exactly the same fabric! Great issues of globalization!
You guys probably saw this DIY a few days ago on Twitter or Instagram. But here comes the tutorial in pictures and the video step by step. It's a high waist pleated skirt, an easy piece for sewing beginners!
I decided not to iron the pleats in order to get a fuller effect. What do you guys think?
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UPDATE: I just found an spanish online store where they sell this fabric (actually it is the online store of the fabric store I went to) They ship internationally! http://www.tiendatelas.com/inicio/hogar/lonetas-estampadas/periodico
Fabulous skirt, especially the fabric.
ReplyDeleteits look amazing i love it <3
ReplyDeleteI love this tutorial! Thank you for posting it. Can you please share where you bought your fabric from? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIs it really that simple? It looks absolutely gorgeous, I'll have to make one (at least one!) from Emily x
ReplyDeleteYes! It's perfect to start with the sewing machine! Try it and send me some pictures ;)
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A wonderful DIY tutorial. Could we have the website of the fabric store???
ReplyDeleteSure! It's this one, http://www.tiendatelas.com/ But I don't know if they ship internationally or if they have all their fabrics available online.
DeleteI found it!! http://www.tiendatelas.com/inicio/hogar/lonetas-estampadas/periodico
DeleteSylvia, Thank you so much for the link to Tiendatelas. Just out of curiousity, How much yardage (metro(s)) did you purchase? Reading the description of the width..It is a large piece of material. Also despite the time zone difference, Thank you for your response to my questions.
DeleteYou don't have to say thank you for that. I'm so happy to help! It comes in a large roll and the fabric is doble (It is folded in half and rolled). I bought 1/2 meter (50 cm) and I still have a lot of spare fabric. Don't forget to send me a picture of your skirt :) I would love to see it!
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This skirt is a super easy model but the fabric makes the difference so it looks very cool :)
ReplyDeleteI found this post yesterday and I immediately made a skirt with your instructions, my mother said she saw this print on the market so we went there today, bought half a meter.. And you know what, I did not expect to have the exact same pattern :O
ReplyDeleteAnd I just finished mine! I love it! Thanks a lot for this DIY!!
DeleteReally??? That's amazing, you just made me soooo happy :) I'm so glad you could do it! Send me a picture if you have a minute, I would love to see it!
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