Finishing the skirt didn't take much time once I was awake and paying attention. The delay in posting was mostly caused by finding time and energy to take pictures, that and figuring out which top to wear with it. I thought I had several things that would go, and I do have quite a few garments in the same colors, but most of them did not work either due to size or shape issues. Still I have this knitted top for summer, along with the requisite summer tees in several coordinating colors. I also have several fall sweaters which will work and the color of the skirt will allow it to transition into fall quite well I think.
I like the way the skirt turned out. I will be using this pattern again for some fall skirts as it was easy, fit well, and is flattering. I have a couple of pieces of fabric in mind.
As is my wont I started with a cheap inexpensive cotton fabric, one that I feared might be too light for a skirt, but by the time I finished I ended up with a rather nice garment. The added piecing at the hem band helped weight the skirt nicely, as did the fact that I faced the hem with the same cotton fabric. You can see the faced hem below.
The outside of the hem band is on the folded up hem, showing the hem facing with its striped binding is on the right.
I also used the striped fabric to make the narrow waistband:
The fact that it matches the lining so well was just an added bonus.
Fabulous skirt, Mardel. The outfit looks great on you. You must be proud of it. Love the print fabric. Congratulations! irene (from SeeItSewIt forums)
Posted by: | August 08, 2006 at 05:45 PM
It turned out nice.
Posted by: Linda L | August 06, 2006 at 08:04 PM