Lace Skirt (Measure Fabric)

Thank you to Measure Fabric for providing the fabric for this project.

I have a simple project today in a knockout fabric that shows how important fabric choice can be! This skirt is just a simple dirndl-style skirt, that is, just a rectangle gathered into a waistband with a ruffle added to the bottom. The lace, on the other hand, is a beautiful large-scale black guipure-type lace with an unusual design, that just makes the look pop! Although I had originally thought I'd make a dress, I had second thoughts when I remembered this simple black Ogden cami in my closet, and thought a skirt would be more wearable than a whole dress in such a statement texture.

Since I didn't have a matching black solid on hand, I tried something new and used a grosgrain ribbon as the waistband. I've always wanted to try this technique and I feel like it added the perfect finishing touch to this skirt! I only wish I had a bit more left over--I wanted to make a little bow brooch that I could pin on to the waistband if I was feeling extra glam, but I ran out. (If you are looking for a tutorial, here is an old Gertie one. I just folded the ends under and used a skirt hook & eye instead of the bow finish. Here's another one that's a bit closer to what I did!)

I do have a little bit of lace left over, however, which I'm thinking will be enough for at least the front of an Ogden cami... so maybe I can have that dress look after all!

xoxo,

allie

ps: i don't see this fabric on their website but send them a line on instagram since i know they have some in stock!

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