Skirts for the ladies

~So I added all the skirts I had lingering in my stock closet to the online sale at long last. I was happily surprised to find several are actually perfect fall pieces. Like this dusty blue corduroy skirt, that I lovingly refer to as the down on the farm skirt.This A line elastic waist skirt is made out of skinny blue Chord that has a little stretch to it. It is a size 6. The Patchwork pocket has some great vintage scraps displayed. The farm image is from a 60's era apron and the pearl snaps are from a loved and lost ladies blouse. The pocket is fully lined and double stitched. The dusty blue color looks good paired with almost any shirt and boots( or loafers). The skirt is linked here if you want to look at in the online store.

~Another sweet little skirt is this sized 2 Field of greens. ...This is the last of this lovely cotton fabric that I made many well loved pieces from this summer. This one is only $15.
This sweet little A- line skirt is a size 2 and made from 100% quilter's cotton skirt . The elastic waist is finished with lovely pale yellow FOE(fold over elastic). The hem line falls just above the knee .Link to skirt in online store

~Another sweet floral printed skirt is this Pretty in Pink one. This skirt is sized 12-14Made from 100% quilter's fabric this floral printed skirt is a size 12-14 and sweet as pie. The elastic waist is finished with pink FOE(fold over elastic) and the hem hits right above the knee. The appliqued flower is made from a vintage quilt piece from the 40's.

~Another sweet cotton summer skirt on sale for just $15 is this lil chic picnic skirt sized 4.
This little red A-line Gingham skirt is made from deadstock vintage shirting fabric. The little chic applique is made from a 1940's vintage quilt piece. The waist is 1/2" elastic. It is a small size 4. It falls right above the knee. Link to skirt online store



~I also thought thePolka dot honey skirt sized 12-14 would be perfect for fall layered over tights with boots or strappy shoes with knee socks. .This A line elastic waist skirt is made from 100% quilters cotton and is a size 12-14. Nice alone or layered over tights for cooler weather, This skirt falls just above the knee and would look fabulous with those boots you have dying to get back into all summer. The Fabric is a field of varying sized dots in honey, rust, honey,and dark brown all on a lighter brown background. The patchwork pocket is fully lined and has an appliqued flower on it. Link to skirt in shop



~The Houndstooth Slip skirt would look lovely over tights or knee boots for a cool fall look.This full flowing houndstooth skirt is inspired by simple half slips that I love. It is a size 8 with an elastic waistthat is finished with black FOE(fold over elastic). It is a rayon blend that is soft and smooth.The hem is a rolled serged hem in black,very pretty and delicate looking. Link to skirt in store


...So I think that is about all for the belle and burger "I wish the summer was over" sale...and you know I think it helped it has not reached 100 all week in central texas!!

Loving Linen

~Have I ever mentioned that it is hot here in central Texas? and that you can count on a little crisp air starting maybe after Halloween(not before mind you). Well it makes it hard on us gals down here to sport all those sweet fall fashions. We can pull out the cute chord or wool skirts around Thanksgiving(maybe) but no tights please just some cute knee stockings. So what is a fashion forward lady living in central Texas, to do? Well, I have found a way to fight the powers that be!(be messin' up my fall fashion). The answer, my friends, is Linen

~Linen (I have learned lately) is one of the oldest fabrics and it is the best fabric for extreme heat. "Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather" wikipedia

~Also it comes in lovely fall colors. And correct me here(my northern counterparts)if I am wrong; but I believe that a with little layering (I am thinking about lovely slippery under things) it can be perfect for fall weather anywhere??It is also quite a pleasure to sew. Linen seems to want to stay where you press it. (love that)

~So here are two of my latest skirts both custom orders. This is my new "fall" pattern A line with a FOE elastic waist (so comfortable, also FOE sews excellent on the linen). ...The skirt is longer than my summer offering, flares a little at the bottom (30's nod), and is a teeny bit snugger through the hips.
The first Skirt has a bouquet of Nasturtiums on a rust Linen(LALALALOve this fabric). All the applique flower fabric is vintage 30's/40's quilt pieces. The perfect green fabric for the leaves was pulled from the bottom of a box given to me?( thanks Conner) I was pleased to pieces over the outcome of this skirt. The customer had liked my Nasturtium apron and so we decided that would be a good theme. It fit me like a glove. I have to admit I have not had a chance to make myself one of these "fall " skirts and I was a little sad to watch it go. However, I tried it on to show you the fit(weeepweep).


~The second was another giraffe skirt, for a sweet southern lady
~She had been waiting for the perfect belle and burger item and she said this giraffe skirt was it!
I made a moon this time around cause she is a sweet hippie and I knew she would appreciate that. ~The button eyes are wooden and the giraffes are from quilt scraps that I believe are from the 70's . I love the blanket stitch,from the quilter, that follows both of their necks for a spell. I love working with vintage quilt scraps because I love the idea of collaborating with this other artist from some other time? That collaboration is a great inspiration to me. Finding colors that speak to me in another's art work and intermingling it with my own creativity .All right I will settle down and not get all art~ spiritual on you.