Sunday, April 27, 2014

A freebie

I knocked off this little skirt from the minimal remnants of the grey ponte that I used for last week's pants.

The most remarkable thing about it, really, is that it's one of the patterns from this very month's Burda Style Magazine.  Such up-to-the-minute creation is rare in these parts.

The pattern has two versions - a micro-mini skirt and a more modest knee length view with a self-fabric tie belt.  Mine is somewhere between due to fabric shortage.  The need for ingenious cutting out of about 65cm of fabric meant that the high waist had to be lowered and the hem is all but non-existent.  But 10cm above the waist would have been too high anyway (my waistband is 5cm).  As for the hem, I'm seeing how long 1/2" steam-a-seam, without stitching, will last.

The pattern is designed for woven fabrics.  I should have cut a size smaller.  I did a lot of in-progress fitting to get the waist and hip curve right.

Other than that, the only change I made was to turn the separate pockets into a single kangaroo pocket, which you can see from this inside-out shot.  I used a remnant of woven cotton to reduce bulk (and because I had no extra fabric).  I used the same cotton (interfaced) for the waistband facing.

12 comments:

  1. This is so cute, I love the pocket(s), and I'm so impressed that you made it out if the current issue. That doesn't really happen at my house.

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  2. Love how you handled the pocket! What an effective use of a remnant!

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  3. A freebie is always good. Cute too.

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  4. Eeeeek! One of my favorite patterns from the April mag. Love it on you!!!

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  5. ingenious! love that you used the remnant to its best advantage, and was not afraid to modify the pattern to accommodate and better flatter the fit on you. using the cotton will let you also machine wash or dry clean without worry! Very nice!

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  6. Great freebie skirt!. I also like the top very much. Did you make that, too? If so, where did you get that cool fabric?

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    1. Of course I made it :) But it was a long time ago from fabric purchased even longer ago in a town far far away from both of us.

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  7. This is lovely! I really like the contrast fabric for the pockets and waistband facing: it is so nice to have a surprise or secret colour or pattern inside where others can't see. Such a nice touch.

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  8. Very cute skirt. The length turned out perfect.

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  9. Boy you nailed this skirt - fits beautifully and there's something to be said about getting your last cm. out of the deal! This looks wonderful with the blouse and tights - really lovely. The contrast fabric is a special thing I love to do as well.

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  10. Nice to see how you did this, as I'm embarking on a ponte skirt myself. I'll be interested to know how long the Steam-a-Seam lasts. It always feels like cheating to use it, but does help get things in place.

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  11. I really love ponte skirts. They are very forgiving if your job requires a lot of sitting. Great pattern details.

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