ViviBijoux » favorites http://vivibijoux.com Handmade French Jewellery and Accessories Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:22:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 When I discovered Pettiskirts http://vivibijoux.com/2011/08/when-i-discovered-pettiskirts/ http://vivibijoux.com/2011/08/when-i-discovered-pettiskirts/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:58:40 +0000 Virginie http://vivibijoux.com/?p=1140 Dear friends, although I do not have a girl (I have a 2year old boy that is keeping me far too busy right now) I must confess I’ve fallen in love with Pettiskirts.

Have you heard of them? They are fantastically voluminous skirts pretty much based on a vintage petticoat pattern using a modern non fraying fabric.

Pettiskirt by Dreamspun - Pick Color Size

Dream Spun Kids

little pink dragonfly

Mix and Match, Colours and Patterns…the limit is your imagination: I guess that’s why I fell in love with it, that and the amazing volume that the bottom ruffles create. There is yards upon yards of fabric here ladies; believe me, I’ve already made three and it’s been a ruffling marathon!

Since I discovered them a couple of months ago, I’ve been googling and searching on the internet for tutorials and materials…

To buy, these lovelies go anywhere from 45euros to 100e ‘pricy’ you’ll probably think. But when you realize the amount of work involved, the price seems to make more sense.

I do have two favorite Pettiskirts designers…one is Belle Ame:

 

But my favorite pettiskirt boutique has to be Kaiya Eve Couture : fantastic concept, products, fabrics and photography! And it’s supposed to be the original Pettiskirt. Unfortunately I can’t show you pics but you can hop on to the link. Kandi Lightner, the designer has appeared on Martha Stewart 

I hope to share with you a few tutorial links next time if you fancy having a go ^_^and pictures of my first attempts!

Belle Ame

 

Belle Ame

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So here’s a little short list of my retro inspired faves on Etsy, Hope you like:

Sailor Swimsuit (S and XL)

Salor swimsuit by www.fablesbybarrie.etsy.com

Ceramic Anchor Buckle with Reversible Striped and Dotted Belt

Ceramic Anchor Buckle belt by www.Cassieart.etsy.com

UNIQUE galaxy dress fishtail pencil style custom made all sizes

 Custom made Galaxy dress fishtail pencil style by www.heartmycloset.etsy.com

READY TO SHIP-50s Design/ Modern Flair - Small Purse

Modern flair small purse by www.msnizbit.etsy.com

Send me your fabric, I'll make you shoes - Custom Shoes

Send your fabric for custom shoes by www.nataliefaye1031.etsy.com

KRISTELLE - Austrian Crystal Rhinestone and Jade Green Satin Ribbon Cuff Bracelet

Kristelle austrian crystal bracelet by www.laclaire.etsy.com

Beautiful Classic Black Satin Bow Headband for girls and women

Classic Black Satin Bow Headband by www.bloomsnbows.etsy.com

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Please click away using the link above, the more clicks, the better chance this treasury has to make it to the front of Etsy :)

Baby Shoes

 

Baby quilt – Apples and Ice cream www.mukkymonkey.etsy.com $100

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