I had the opportunity to share a tutorial over at, The Ribbon Retreat’s Blog.
So just in case you missed it here it is.
The Ribbon Retreat offers a great variety of Ribbons to choose from but I must admit I am a bit partial to their,
For this particular project I wanted to show the variations of colors giving a Rainbow effect. I used 9 different Vintage Ribbons Total these were my final selection.
034 Forsythia, 060 Julip Green, 061 Reseda, 062 Winter Aqua, 063 Spring Green, 064 Moss Green, 066 Churchill Green, 067 Jungle Green and 073 Lime.
So the first thing I did was,
What’s nice about this project is that if you already have an existing skirt that you want to dress up and bring some new life to it this is a VERY simple way to do just that. Or you can make one from scratch. I went with making a new skirt, using a basic white cotton. I first finished the bottom edge with a Serger and then hemmed.
I pinned and sewed my first bottom ribbon in place being sure to use matching thread.
Continue this same process with each ribbon.
I then gathered the top of the skirt with a ruffle foot on my sewing machine
I wanted I high waistband for this skirt so I cut my piece 6 inches wide, finished the top edge with a serged stitch and pressed over about 1.5 inches and topped stitched ( be sure to leave an opening for your elastic ) then pinned the waistband right side to skirt top and sewed then finishing with a serged edge.
Well I must say that our daughter is THRILLED with her new Vintage Ribbon Skirt.
And she’s not the only one.
I would like to give a Big thank you to The Ribbon Retreat for having me over
If you would like to create something similar be sure to check out the wide variety of Ribbons that
The Ribbon Retreat carries.
Hope you Enjoy!!
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oh my …. beautiful ribbon, beautiful skirt, beautiful pictures, beautiful staging, and a lovely & beautiful daughter….ahhhhhhhh!
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what a fabulous tutorial! LOVE the vintage ribbon added to the white skirt. i just bought some vintage ribbon yesterday!
Thank you for stopping in Kerri and for the Sweet compliment. Do you have plans for your Vintage Ribbon?
Yesterday I was picturing it on a skirt! Now I have a tutorial to use.
THANKS!!
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LOve this!! I’m planning on making my daughter a white dress for an occasion coming up, and I love the idea of “ombre” ribbons at the bottom! Great photoshoot too, love the details!
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So lovely! The variegated effect is so eye catching.
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This is fantastic! I’ll be the skirt could be made from a thrifted sheet too.
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Angelina, this is so cute! Hope you don’t mind if I Pin it as I’d love to make for my grand-daugher! Your tutorial is so easy to follow. I have 3wks before I get my new sewing machine and now I’m extra eager! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’d love if you’d share it to Frugal Treasures Tuesday party going on now. Have a happy day!
Barbe
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Thank you Barb. And please feel free to pin it. I would be happy to join in on your party, thank you for the invite.
That is just so pretty and unique, Angelina! Your model looks lovely in it, too! : )
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Oh, Angelina. This skirt is adorable. I have to tell you, I am one of those people who say they don’t sew, they just glue. But I have a machine a friend gave me and I have great hopes…I do really well at sewing the wrong things together!!!!! I do enjoy free form sewing, though. It’s a lot more forgiving!
Love this post.
ox
lynn
Oh, thank you Lynn.. Okay now I remember seeing your blog name. I guess I just got pulled in by the story and it completely left my mind
SOOOOO gorgeous….xo
Such a beautiful skirt. Crisp white and all those beautiful shades of green…on such a beautiful girlie…smiles..Renee
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Oh- Well, you already know I love it- you do SUCH a wonderful job on all your sewing projects. It is perfect-xo Diana
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Such a beautiful skirt and awesome tutorial!! You are so creative!! Love it!! xo Heather
The skirt is just darling and so it your daughter. I also love the top she is wearing. Your a very creative girl.
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Thank you Dawn. My daughter LOVED her skirt and I had made the top to go with it. Of course you can never go wrong with Gingham
So adorable!!! Your images are always the best with such sweet models. I love the colours that you picked for the ribbons. xoxoxo Have a great week.
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Great skirt and your daughter looks adorable too xo
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That is adorable! You are such a great seamstress, your ribbons are perfectly spaced! Shoot If I made one they would have to call it the wavy ribbon skirt!
Auntie Carol
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What a precious and beautiful skirt! I am definitely feeling very inspired!
Many Blessings,
Jenna
Thank you, Jenna. It is so LOVELY to see you.
I LOVE THIS. The skirt is adorable, so is the blouse. I love the ribbon and the look. Great colors. Your little model at precious. GREAT POST from a great project!
~Emily
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This ribbon skirt how-to looks great! We’d love to feature it on CraftFoxes.com as a how-to. Interested? Feel free to email me at bethany@craftfoxes.com for more info.
This is so pretty and cheerful! I really love your photography
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That is just gorgeous, what a really wonderful way to show off their gorgeous ribbon and end up with a really sweet and dainty skirt! Thank you for sharing it at A Crafty Soiree!
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What an adorable skirt! I love love love the ribbon
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wow angelina — your skirt is absolutely lovely! xo
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Love your photos and the skirt is adorable! And I have a slight ribbon obsession, so this is right up my alley!
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This skirt is darling! Love the shades of green.
this is soooo cute …just love it …and the colors!! great work! ♥ much love
Thank you, Jaime.. And thank you for stopping by.
That is so pretty I want to make one for me not my daughter!
What a great skirt! I love love love the colors you chose, and you did such a great job with the end product!!!
I would love it if you would link up Martha Mondays, open now through Wednesday night!
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Amanda
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That is so cute! I want one for me!!
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Thank you Allison for the sweet comment and for stopping by.
Have a great week!!
I’m just letting you know I featured your fabulous skirt today. Thanks for sharing!
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Blessings,
Carrie
ADORABLE!!! I would like matching ones for me and my daughter!
Shut the front door! WOW! Girl you have style! Sew Cute! Show Me The COLOR!
I’m not sure what sticker I should give you next week… I LOVE IT!
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Okay, you are TOTALLY cracking me up!!!
Oh my goodness I can’t believe I am going to get a sticker… LOL!! how fun is that. I would LOVE to be a monthly Sewing contributor. 
So excited!!!
Cute!!! We just put up our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/08/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
Thank you Jill for the invite.
Stunning, Angelina! Wow. The skirt, the model, the staging, the photography. stunning.
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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I love this skirt! So glad you’re blogging again! I’m featuring you tomorrow. XO, Aimee
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Wow – just gorgeous Angelina! Seriously, just wow.
Thank you so much for the SWEET compliment.
This is so pretty, LOVE the green ombre! You should link this up at my first LINK PARTY!
http://www.thecreativeorchard.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-link-party.html
Gorgeous, and so creative!
~Jamie
Thank you Jaime.
Beautiful! Love the skirt and the pictures!
Angelina,
You know I’m a huge fan of your work and you may know of my blog homework. I wanted to let you know that I launched a second site called DETAILS. DETAILS spotlights projects with those details that make them extraordinary! I featured your beautiful skirt today. I’d love for you to stop by and take a look. http://carolynsdetails.blogspot.com/
Also, my link party on homework is up – please stop by anytime and visit me at homework and thank you for your creative inspiration.
xxoo
carolyn
homework | DETAILS
Thank you Carolyn, for the feature and the very sweet comment.. I will certainly stop in