After the success of my first a-line skirt from Sew What Skirts, and then helping Bec to make one too, I jumped at the chance to make one for Liz.
Liz found the front panel fabric at the oppy, and I just happened to have the perfect brown fabric (some sort of linen blend I think - also from the oppy) in the stash for the back two panels.
After the first fitting, it ended up being a little bit short.... so I added a strip of brown velour type fabric (also from the oppy) right around the skirt.
My original mistake with the length has turned out to be a design feature instead!
Fantastic skirt. I just got the same book from the library on the weekend and can not wait to try my first A-Line. I think anyone that wants to make a skirt must get this book it is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteA great skirt! I love the way you extended the length.
ReplyDeleteWho would have a little bit of extra length could have such a perfect design impact!!
ReplyDeletexo Steph
One of my patternmaking teacher's most common sayings was "Make a feature of it". Saved many a project from the scrapheap!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my "boys hunting fabric" skirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing such a good job.
this skirt looks sensational! The front panel is just amazing and I love how you have added to it with the brown linen and velour. It adds interest in just the right doses. well done.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that skirt! :D
ReplyDeleteFabulous, I love the front panel, and I agree, the velour strip to extend the length is a great design feature.
ReplyDeleteWho's a clever girl then ? Congrats on a great job !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous skirt!
ReplyDeletenecessity is the mother of invention ... i know Liz is going to love it.
ReplyDeletethat looks really nice :) that fabric was a great find
ReplyDeletevery nice Ms Cam, and Liz looked fab in it.
ReplyDeletethey are definitely my kind of colours.
have a good week lovely lady.
That is an amazing skirt - just gorgeous and I love the velour edging (looks like you meant it)!
ReplyDeleteWell done - it looks fab!
ReplyDeleteOh I want one!!!
ReplyDeleteJust so gorgeous Cam...
I have been hunting through patterns myself for a fool proof skirt...
You have made me want to try...
and attempt one at least...
my verification word is "corker" how funny is that!!!
Wow, love it! You should definitely make more skirts.
ReplyDeleteThat looks gorgeous, what a fantastic print! I do like that trim, clever work.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And I love that book too, for freeing up design possibilities in a way conventional patterns don't.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, I have that book and keep meaning to use it...
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love this skirt! The fabric panel is just fabulous, I so love the ship! Beautiful work
ReplyDeleteSophie x
Fantastic skirt - I'm loving the A-line at the moment!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY like that skirt and style - well done.
ReplyDeleteI hope you plan to make more in bigger sizes????
I will keep an eye out - I could do with some one off skirts.
Cam, I bought this book AGES ago and have yet to make a thing! (I did cut out the fabric, but then decided it was not going to fit!)
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me try once again! Yours look great.
I've got that book - think you've inspired me to go measure myself and make up that pattern. Hard to beat that groovy fabric though! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the old saying? Necessatity is the Mother of Invention. Invention has created a fabulous skirt. I will need to look out for this book.
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Love this - The bit down the bottom is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I recall "someone" saying they don't sew clothes patterns that well...???? Hhhhmmmmmm...!!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab Cam and love the mistake.
Oooh that's an A1 A-line Curlypops! Very clever.
ReplyDeleteLoveit, loveit, loveit - you clever Pops!
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