A quick and easy pattern is always a great thing for the summer, which is what I selected for a maxi skirt. McCall's 6966 was my pattern of choice and isn't this version cute one and the stripes just make it cuter? Or should I say more stylish?
I went with Girl Charlee's chrome gray ash stripe bamboo lycra , which states it is a true medium weight with a 4-way stretch.
With just enough fabric to cut out a front and back waistband I felt relieved. Yes, I did it, the skirt is ready to sew. One problem, the facings for the waistband. An Old Navy gray t-shirt from my closet came to the rescue. I had not worn it all year and now it could be used in a great way.
On this side view, you can see the back, not at all like the instructions tell you to cut it.
I like the gray color, this skirt will work well into the first part of fall.
I went with Girl Charlee's chrome gray ash stripe bamboo lycra , which states it is a true medium weight with a 4-way stretch.
Take note, this pattern takes quite a bit of fabric, almost 3 yards. But guess who only ordered 2 yards? Yep, me but I was determined to make it work. My middle front section, stripes are not the correct direction but I think it works just fine.
I made a small and straightened the flare at the bottom a bit. Yes, this was due to the fabric shortage.
With just enough fabric to cut out a front and back waistband I felt relieved. Yes, I did it, the skirt is ready to sew. One problem, the facings for the waistband. An Old Navy gray t-shirt from my closet came to the rescue. I had not worn it all year and now it could be used in a great way.
On this side view, you can see the back, not at all like the instructions tell you to cut it.
Here is the drawing, View D, is stripe version. I had to use the back piece from View C and create my own unique pattern.
This is so easy to make, if you have a couple of hours and three yards of knit fabric , create a new maxi skirt. Something to jazz up your summer wardrobe for the last half of summer. I know I get tired of my summer clothes after the 4th of July and need to add some new garments to the choices.
The wind is getting the best of me here, but the skirt looks pretty blown back into my legs! Ha!
I like the gray color, this skirt will work well into the first part of fall.
Cute skirt. In my opinion, there is no right or wrong with the stripes, all patterns are a dropping off point for the sewist to design. Actually the front change looks good and creates chevron look. Good job making the fabric work and your idea for the t-shirt as facing was so smart and creative, which I made note of for my feature fabric shortage.
ReplyDeletelove those windswept stripes lori! i'll bet it feels like you have a breeze even when there isn't one.
ReplyDeleteOh this skirt is so cute! I don't have any striped knit or I'd be making one for myself (shopping from my "resource center). Great job "making it work" (HT to Tim Gunn).
ReplyDeleteYes Lori! You made it work...good for you. This skirt looks fabulous! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'm loving the maxi skirts and dress for summer so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteVery cute
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I use old t-shirts all the time for fabric. Good save.
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt. You worked your magic with less fabric and it turned out perfect.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it...I like yours and that's good because I have the pattern and fabric to make it also. :)
ReplyDeleteI like it. Yes, the redirection of the stripe does work. Sometimes I play tetris with the pattern pieces trying to make everything fit on a less than required piece of fabric. Great job. BTW- I like how you styled this with the red belt. Cute casual outfit.
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt! You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI JUST picked this (and three other) McCall's patterns from Hobby Lobby last Saturday. Now tackling stripes...another deal. :-). Very nice and looks comfortable, too. :-)
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