Photo Credit: Carissa Cady Photography
Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: My own design
Bow heels: Betsey Johnson
Bracelet: J.Crew (borrowed)
The Original Handmade Tulle Skirt
Many years ago…well actually, it was only a year and a half…but it’s seems like forever ago, I took these pictures with my good friend Carissa whose work you will also see here and here. Beautiful work, yes? Her photos have such a beautiful dream-like fairytale quality to them that I love so much.
So this is the very first time my handmade tulle skirt made an appearance. Before this day, I didn’t ever think that I would be able to pull off tulle or a midi length. I always pinned photos of beautiful girls walking around in the midi skirts, but alas, I am too short. Or at least that’s what I thought. Then the tulle…wouldn’t that cause more volume around my already wide hips? Oh, the struggle! I shopped around for months and months trying on every tulle skirt imaginable….and any midi length I could find. All I found were a bunch of garments that were way too long or way too wide. I looked frumpy and even shorter that I already was. So I took matters into my own hands.
I got a sewing machine from my grandmother for my first college graduation…about 7 years ago. Then she lost it and found it again 2 years ago. I’m not sure how you lose something of that size, but who am I to ask such a question. Anyway, it’s a pretty fancy one..all electronic and what not. Totally different than anything I’ve ever used. She had also lost the instructions so I finally gave up. I decided that I was still making it, sewing machine or not. I went to JoAnn’s without a pattern or specific fabric in mind. I picked out a nice thick cotton material that flowed pretty nicely, a zipper, some thread, beading and a gazillion yards of tulle. I didn’t know how much I needed so I just winged it. When I got home, I scrounged around for some old newspaper to make a pattern….and I did it!! (without any previous knowledge, mind you.) Once, my fabric was cut out, I made a beaded waist band to attach. I put in the zipper and TA DA…I had my perfect skirt. It took the entire day to make, but it was so worth it. I have never found a more beautiful skirt in store and it makes me happy knowing that I am the only one that has this gorgeous garment. I forsee many more handmade tulle skirts in the future. 🙂
I love Tulle! Such beautiful pictures :)http://imyownmuse.blogspot.com
So pretty! Love that skirt! The photos are beautiful!http://www.hiteastyle.com
I love tulle. You look amazing! These pictures are so incredibly dreamy xVanessaVonJames | Fashion Blog
These pictures are simply gorgeous!!Shaunawww.lipglossandlace.net
Tulle skirts make everything just so much better and fun! You look fantastic! And I can't believe you made your skirt, amazing :)xo, jackiestylemydreams.com
This is just so beautiful doll, I love tulle skirts. All of these pictures are amazing, stunning you <3
Omg! Your tulle skirt is just perfect!! I love love love tulle skirts and yours just made me love them even more 😍😍😍😍
You're so beautiful! Love the outfit, keep it up girl!
These are SUCH beautiful pictures and I absolutely love that you made the skirt yourself!! That is such talent, and so cool to have a one of a kind piece!! Oh, and LOL at your grandma losing the sewing machine hahaha that is too funny. Xo Lee | LegalLee Blonde
This outfit is amazing, but I have to say I'm blown away by the photos! I keep saying I'm going to try and make a circle skirt or a tulle skirt, but I'm terrified…at least I know it's possible to wing it now 🙂
Okay – wow. These photos are absolutely beyond stunning. The fact that you're wearing a tulle skirt with a chambray short only makes them even better, but it really wouldn't matter what you were wearing… They'd still be gorgeous.xox,Ceewww.cocoandvera.com
This skirt is absolutely beautiful! I have looked for a while for a tulle skirt, but being very petite (only 5 feet tall), they are usually too long and just don't look good on me. This is fabulous. And the pictures are beautiful, too!~Stacymurphyfamilymadness.blogspot.com
Thanks Ujjaini! 🙂
Thanks so much!
Thank you Vanessa! Totally dreamy, right?
Thank you Shauna!
Thanks Jackie! They really do! I wear one everyday if I could get away with it 😀
Aww thanks Kizzy! That makes my heart smile <3
Thanks so much Sharon! That means so much!
Aww thank you Minori! 🙂
Thanks so much Leeanne! I love that it's so unique. HAHA! My grandma. That lady loses everything.
Thank you Julia! It's definitely possible. It takes a bit of work, but it's very much worth it!
Thanks so much Cee! So glad you like it 😀
I feel you on that! I'm 4'11" and had the same problem. That's why I decided to make my own. I just couldn't find the perfect one.
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Hi find you from IFB!Your images caught my eye!Very good job you look gorgeous in this outfit!http://goo.gl/XwxWRg
It's adorable! I love tulle skirts and I made one too but it's not as pretty:) Great job! xoxohttp://www.alinasays.com/
gorgeous skirt!xoxo, Preetiwww.ninesto5.com
OMG!! Tulle!! Pretty outfit and pretty photos :)xo,Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
so adorable! love this look on you 🙂 stop by and chat! http://storybookapothecary.com 🙂
Very cute outfit, these photos are so amazing, I love the theme behind them.
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