Simplicity 3251
The fabric is a lovely tweedy linen that I got at Gorgeous Fabrics. (They still have some and it is on sale, btw. Also in black and green.) I really really like this fabric. It was nice to work with and it just has a great hand.
The finished product!
I think this skirt will look great in a variety of situations. I love that is swingy and fun.
I did not read the instructions, because it is fairly straightforward pattern. I inserted an invisible zipper and a lining. (Neither of which is called for. I forgot that the front side piece has a section cut out for the pockets when cutting the lining, but I just added a little piece there later.)
Top of the skirt details:
The skirt fits really well except for the yoke part. I did not make a muslin of this skirt, but fit as I went along. I must have misfitted the yoke, because when I was finished, It was waaaaayyy too big. (And I thought the yoke was cut funny. If I make this again, I am going to completely redraft the yoke. Don't like it at all.) Rather than taking the entire thing apart, I just hand-seamed the yoke side seams more. No one will notice and I never tuck in my shirts anyway. Except for that one thing (and maybe the fact that my lining hem looks like I was drunk when I did it) I am pretty pleased with with this skirt. (For some reason, my linings never look as nice as the garment itself. I just need to learn how to manipulate that tricky polyester crap. My serger hates it too. And yes I know I could spend more and get higher quality lining. I'm not quite there yet in my mind.)
7 comments:
Cute skirt! I can imagine it's very versatile and can be worn with all kinds of colours. You can never have too many skirts like that :-)
I love linings by the way. I don't know why, but I like adding little details to the inside of garments, like a little lace on the edge of a lining, or some ribbon, etc. I know nobody sees it but me, but it feels luxurious and special and really worth it!
Very pretty! I really like that pattern, and I'm glad to see that it sews up as cute as the envelope photo! I know what you mean about lining cost... I don't like polyester, so I usually use Bemberg rayon, and it's pricey... sometimes the lining fabric has cost more than the dress fabric, which seems crazy (but it feels so nice and cool on!)
I love this pattern!! I've been on the hunt for the perfect fabric to make it up myself. I think your version is adorable.
That is cute. I like the waist treatment too.
Cute! I have that pattern, too, and it's on my list of spring (now summer) sewing list. Oh I did receive your book. Thanks so much! I've been reading and know I know what you mean about the numbers. Hopefully, I'll some time to draft the skirt this weekend.
I love the shape of that skirt, so feminine! Also, you may know from my blog that I love gray skirts... I hope you wear it as much as I do mine!
cute skirt. happy to find your blog
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