Navy blue eyelet skirt.
Fabric from Kashi at Metro Textiles.
Pattern: Simplicity 4186 now OOP, but still available on the simplicity website. 
This is pretty much a TNT pattern for me now. The only alteration I have made to this pattern is to lengthen it from 22 to 25 inches (shown above) pretty much my standard length for this pattern .
I had originally planned on lining this with navy bemberg rayon, which, it is true, would have been boring and would not have enhanced the eyelet. Instead I used a light beige-taupe silk/cotton blend that I purchased at Britex Fabrics in San Francisco. I am very happy with the way it turned out. I liked the fabric so much, the way it washes, the way it feels when being worn, that I went and bought a bunch more to add to my lining stash.
Since I used the eyelet border as the hem, the skirt was easy-peasy. I sewed one side seam and put in the pleats before putting in the invisible zipper, and I constructed the lining as much as possible also before joining the two pieces. Then I sewed the lining and the skirt to the invisible zipper in one step, only having to finish that last seam and join the pieces at the waist. A narrow band, just wide enough to cover the waist seam, finishes the skirt.
i love this skirt
Posted by: mimi | October 17, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Very nice combo! You look fantastic in this bright navy blue combination. The whole outfit is just stunning.
Posted by: Carolyndh | September 28, 2007 at 08:29 PM
Love your blog!
Posted by: Very nice combo! You look fantastic in this bright navy blue combination. The whole outfit is just | September 28, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Great picture, great outfit, Mardel! I'm inspired. Thanks for posting this.
Posted by: Miriam | September 28, 2007 at 02:16 PM
Fantastic! And those shoes!
Posted by: Gina | September 28, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Lovely skirt. The entire outfit looks good. I really like the skirt and I remember when you posted a photo of the fabric.
Posted by: Linda L | September 27, 2007 at 08:41 PM
Wow, I really like the whole look. What a lovely skirt. I rmember the post of the fabric when you purchased it. This skirt is very flattering on you.
Posted by: Linda L | September 27, 2007 at 08:40 PM
Oh. Wow. Okay, I know what I'm doing with my leftovers of the same fabric. Wow.
Posted by: cidell | September 27, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Lovely Mardel. Great use of that eyelet.
Posted by: Marji | September 27, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Magnificent!! Well done Mardel, you look terrific!
Posted by: Tany | September 27, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Boy! you look great in that skirt. Well the total outfit, shoes included!
Posted by: lois | September 27, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Great skirt and it looks great on you! I love that eyelet fabric.
Posted by: Vicki W | September 27, 2007 at 08:04 AM
Beautiful skirt, it looks amazing on you!
Posted by: LauraLo | September 27, 2007 at 06:11 AM
Beautiful skirt, it looks amazing on you!
Posted by: LauraLo | September 27, 2007 at 06:04 AM
That skirt is beautiful. I love how the beige lining gives the illusion of bare skin underneath. Fabulous!
Posted by: Erica B. | September 27, 2007 at 12:30 AM
Nice skirt! I like the contrast lining with the eyelet fabric. Don't you love the pre-finished hem edge?
Posted by: Nancy (nanflan) | September 26, 2007 at 10:27 PM
That skirt looks gorgeous on you. It is very flattering.
Posted by: Tracey | September 26, 2007 at 10:05 PM
That skirt looks gorgeous on you. It is very flattering.
Posted by: Tracey | September 26, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Oh, gosh, I just LOVE this outfit - the skirt fabric is great! I'm sure I would have bought this too had I seen it - in spite of the several beautiful Kashi eyelets in my stash...
Posted by: Gigi | September 26, 2007 at 09:27 PM
This skirt could not be any more perfect for you!! Everything about it suits you to a "T". Nice work!
Posted by: Shannon | September 26, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Mardel, wow, I feel like I was there for part of that, too. :) Great skirt, suits you, the fabric, lining, style, everything. On which floor of Britex was that fabric for the lining?
Posted by: Roseana | September 26, 2007 at 09:12 PM
Mardel - I was with you when you bought this amazing piece of fabric! And the resulting skirt is absolutely beautiful! Now I can't believe I left this at the store for others to grab up....*LOL*
Posted by: Carolyn | September 26, 2007 at 08:58 PM