The front panel of this wrap-around skirt is a piece of Japanese cloth called a furoshiki which is traditionally used for wrapping food and gifts. I found it in an op-shop about 9 years ago and knew that eventually (when I learned to sew properly) that it would turn into something awesome. The op-shop was in the Adelaide Hills, which is a veritable treasure trove for thrifting. My Mum and I do an annual pilgrimage to Adelaide each year in December, so stay tuned for some kick-arse photos next month.
The sash for the skirt is a men's tie which is hideously ugly by itself, but matches the mustard tones in the furoshiki perfectly.
