Yes, after a long time with no garments for the Wardrobe Basic Sewalong, I finished my camel skirt yesterday.
Here is the pattern review
Sizing: 8 to 16, I made a 10
Instructions: They were good, gave quite a bit of basic sewing information. Explained the pleats quite thoroughly. In all, very good instructions which would be a good asset to the new sewer.
Changes: I made View D with the pocket flaps from View C. I also added a lining to the pattern.
Fabric: A camel worsted wool from fabric.com and it is still available here It was pretty nice to work with, hard to press and I had to sew the buttons on the flap to get the flap to lay flat. When I was hand sewing the hem, the skirt wrinkled quite a bit. Hoping it doesn't do that when I wear it.
The fabric is the perfect color and a nice weight.
Conclusion: Love my new skirt, the pleats were just what I had in my mind for the skirt. Finding this pattern, helped to take the skirt from my imagination to reality.
Pictures with me in the skirt soon.
Nice skirt Lori. I like the colour and the pocket flaps.
ReplyDeleteCute skirt, just in time for spring! With so much going on in your life right now, I don't know how you find the time to sew!
ReplyDeleteI really like the lines and pleats of this skirt. I must pick that pattern up soon.
ReplyDeleteI learned in a tailoring class many, many years ago when I have a fabric that is difficult to press into the desired shape, just use a little white vinegar...it may smell for a little while but will air out. I used to mix the vinegar with water and keep it by my ironing board. Just thought I'd share that little info.
ReplyDeleteGlenna in TX
Very cute. I really like the structure and classic style. Nice, Lori!
ReplyDeleteI like the pleat style and that it's plain at the back too. Well done Lori.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, wonderful skirt! A real classic that should serve you for years to come.
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