Two Japanese skirts

[PinkMafia]

I found some really cute contemporary japanese print fabrics and fell in love. I usaully like more traditional stuff but these were so cute.  The first is a simple a line skirt. The color is not one I normally wear but I love it because of the print!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/PinkMafia/bd65bc54.jpg

The skirt modeled by my shapeless dress form:
]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/PinkMafia/f6293449.jpg

The second is a straight skirt. Not quite an a-line but not a pencil skirt either. I love pencil skirts but never wear heels so this is a compromise.

The fabric:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/PinkMafia/ff474442.jpg
The skirt:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/PinkMafia/e47fccaa.jpg

Let me know what you think! I wanted to make something a little more funky but the fabric was so busy I didn't want it to be too much. I have more fabric (tradtional patterns) so if you have ideas please share. I think next I will make a wrap skirt.

[Randommarble]

The rickrack is a nice touch. Very cute skirts.

[hgflower]

those are such cute skirts! i'm officially jealous

[americandemockracy]

Oh, those are so pretty and cheery!

I love the fabric!

[vtgirl]

Where did you get the fabric? (especially the black one)  I love both the skirts, the ribbon and the ric rac are a nice touch they really make them unique.  Good job

[star69]

Those are so precious! Ah! I love anything Japanese-y! Great job!

[Zephyr]

Those are really nice; I love the fabric for the first ones. Where did you get all of the Japanese fabric you have?

[PinkMafia]

thanks everyone. I live in Hawaii and there are lots of japanese people here so they carry japanese fabric everywhere. I'm thinking of buying it by the bolt and selling it. Would you buy some if I sold it for $6.50 a yard?

[snacker]

beautiful.  I love the black one as I adore versatile clothes (i.e. wear to work and play).  I think I could wear to work if I wore a conservative jacket (black, of course) with it.

the fabric is exquisite. 

[kaffrin]

i'm officially in love with that black fabric. it looks hot as the skirt, but i think it would also look totally fab as a fitted shirt with short puffy sleeves 

[dangerouslady]

these skirts both rock!!! you found a good harmony between the busy patterns and simple designs!! and p.s...i would totally spend that for such adorable fabric!

[PinkMafia]

Thanks ladies. I especially appreciate the fashion tips!

[GirlyGirlBags]

Both of your skirts are adorable and really versatile!  Your fabric is so much fun!

[animegirlie]

thanks everyone. I live in Hawaii and there are lots of japanese people here so they carry japanese fabric everywhere. I'm thinking of buying it by the bolt and selling it. Would you buy some if I sold it for $6.50 a yard?

Seriously - that is a cheap price and I would totally buy it from you. I have money in my pay pal account now...hint hint....

[michellecooley]

wow I LOVE those skirts@!!!!! that material is sooo cute!!

[teapotdnky]

Those are gorgeous! 

[16candles]

i love the black fabric!
both skirts are pretty much amazing.

[totoroismyneighbor]

Cute!

[Tara1979]

I adore both but am seriously in love with the black print! Plus, the second skirt is so much like what I adore wearing

[well.whiskey]

beautiful fabric.

[PinkMafia]

Really thats what makes the skirts. There's nothing special about the design. Thanks!!!

[zilver]

i love the fabric prints!
the colours are so 
where did you find them?

[spacekitten]

If you have enough fabric, maybe make a chinese-style top?  Manderin collar and simple frogs across the front?  Its a simple enough garment that I think the fabric wouldn't overdo it.

[misosoupx]

Would you buy some if I sold it for $6.50 a yard?

I would! it's adorable~

[kityeyes]

Thoses skirts are super cute..and i think i have the same dressform as you lol.

[Annyka]

Oh I absolutely love the a line skirt. A line skirts are my favourite. <3 I wear them all the time. That is beautiful. I think I shall make some A line skirts for myself, and usually I'd just use plain material but thats so cute, you've changed my mind. 

[senography]

cute cute cute 

[Modus Operandi]

Ooooh, I like those a lot.

[Kelpie Doll]

Those skirts are so pretty!! The fabric is so nice, did you get it online or a store local to you?  I have a wholesale fabric shop a block from my house but the funkiest thing i've ever seen there was watermelon print.  I could just imagine the bad picnic table jokes if i make that into a skirt. haha!   Good job again! ( i especially like the blue one!)

[PinkMafia]

Thanks ladies. Yes, I got the fabric locally.

[loves2experiment]

PinkMafia, the skirts are gorgeous   I think it's great that you kept the designs simple...which is perfect for showcasing the pretty Japanese prints