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I used some lovely voile I got from http://www.fabric.com a while back. (It's gone from there now, but I see it at http://quilthome.com.) I actually have a lot left over from the 3-yard piece I bought, so I can probably make another top or skirt from it sometime in the future. I lined with pink batiste, and faced the waistband/yoke with some almost-matching quilting cotton found in ye olde scrap box from the attic.
I bought some navy piping to use on this project, but once I got it home, it seemed too bright compared to the blackish-navy in the print. Fortunately, I had some of this cranberry color on hand, so I used that instead. It doesn't match, but I declare, it "goes", as they say. And I should do more piping. I heart it.
At some point during the construction, I became convinced that the skirt (which I have sewn several times already, so WTF???) was going to be too short. So I added a three-inch strip of navy voile to the bottom. Then, guess what -- it was too long. Duuuuuh. But I thought the navy at the bottom added something, so I reduced it to about 3/4 inch. The lining would have been the perfect length if I had not already added some navy voile to it too. Usually I like my lining to be an inch shorter than the skirt: this is barely 1/4 inch shorter, but it beat picking out the seam!
I've already worn it to work, but failed to even get a camera phone shot of it. It may not be exciting, but I do so love having dependable favorites to reach for in my closet, and that it will most certainly be! And I have another already cut out, plus I think I'll make a basic black one as well -- that'll be my fall New Moon lineup, and then for God's sake someone take this pattern away from me! (No, please, don't really -- I promise I'll put it away and make something else ... really soon ... )
When you find something you like, why NOT stick with it! It's an adorable skirt, and I love the fabric! ~ Peggy http://peggyscloset.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteNope! Not boring at all! Beautiful skirt. Fantastic work.
ReplyDeleteThis is anything but boring Andrea! I absolutely love this skirt, the fabric you have used is just beautiful. And the inside is so neat! Sometimes when a pattern suits you so well, you just have to take advantage of it ;o)
ReplyDeleteActually, I find it really lovely and interesting. When you sew a pattern several times it just gets better and more detailed with each sew.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most awesome print I've seen since . . . I don't even know when! It's kind of Art Deco--makes me want to make a flapper dress.
ReplyDeleteLOL!! I'm on a skirt kick so it's alright by me that you keep making these. The construction, lining and piping (!) are wonderfully done. I think this one is my fave (but it's so hard to choose!). I absolutely love this fabric; the geometry, 'Deco-ness' and colorway are a triple win.
ReplyDeleteWhat was it like working with voile? My range is limited to cottons that I find at the thrift stores, and the majority are quilting weight or a bit heavier.
Hey, Girl! Nothing can be boring with this wonderful skirt .... with this fun print. Great! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, y'all! I may never get tired of this pattern!
ReplyDeleteKibitzKnitz -- working with voile is almost as easy as quilting cotton. This voile is a nice one -- it has a bit of a silky hand to it, but you'd never mistake it for silk, and while it's drapey-ier than quilting cotton, it's not overly drapey. I can sew the side seams without pinning them in place first, and it presses nicely too. The only downside would be that it needs to be lined, but of course I line everything anyhow!