Embellished Linen Skirt

Internet shopping is a great way to find inspirations for Destashification Projects.  This long linen skirt, for instance.  It features raw edged applique embellishment.

The Stash contains ample yardage of a variety of weights and colors of linen….and a few (hundred) embellishment options.

Fun, but no Purpose

This beaded piece was started a few years ago, with no real end product in mind.  Just enjoyed the visual pattern.

I selected the medium weight brown linen because it allowed me to use the beaded piece as the embellishment – and wouldn’t you know – it was EXACTLY the length to allow me to cut out the skirt!

Embellishment Placement – Try #2

Just in case one is of the opinion that years of sewing experience prevents mistakes – I carefully added the embellishment to what I thought was the  lower front of the skirt.  And then had to remove the seams and start again – because I had sewn it to the back!

Embellished Pocket

Only a small section of the embellishment was used on the hem.  Another small piece was used to form a pocket.

Embellishment Detail

Just to reiterate how years of experience does not necessarily translate to immediate sewing success.  The entire waist of the skirt was redone (initially too big – in the photo above, the waist is rolled – just like I used to do in Junior High School!) and then re-redone (because then it was too small).  And then the zipper had to be replaced and the waist re-re-redone (and just like Goldilocks, it finally was just right!)

Skirt and Sandals

As an extra bonus – the skirt and its embellishments – match some sandals I could not live without!