...I'm almost certain that I won't win any blogger awards for this make, BUT it's exactly what I wanted. I've been saying for a long time that I wanted a slouchy, yoga band, knit maxi skirt. You know the easy wear kind that you can pull on with a tank top when you need to make a run to the store. Yep, that's exactly what I wanted, and now I've got it. I had a couple of patterns in mind - these were the two I chose from
I liked both, and went back and forth with my decision before settling on the first one. I started out by removing 4 inches each from the hem of both the front and back pattern pieces before cutting. The pattern runs extremely large, and in the end I finally took the skirt up in the side seams by what amounted to 3 sizes. I now wish I had just gone ahead and used the slimmer skirt of the second pattern and just added a yoga waistband. I really like the skirt though, and plan on making a second one using the other pattern in a denim look knit that I have on hand.
I used a light weight cotton knit that's held resident in my stash for a very long time. At first I thought it might be too light weight, but turns out it was just right for what I wanted.
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Looks very comfy indeed ~ and a great fit ... ideal skirt ... J
ReplyDeleteThanks Judith, I really like it.
ReplyDeleteIt's great!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I glad I finally got around to making it.
DeleteYour skirt looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
Deletethis is lovely! awesome summer piece :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy.
DeleteMe too Jennifer, thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt's great! Wonderful idea for running out quickly and yet not looking like you just rolled out of bed.
ReplyDeleteIKR! It really is comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely and great to wear during hot summer day :)
ReplyDeleteLooks comfy and very slimming.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane and I need the looks slimming part.
DeleteIt's really pretty! And who doesn't love a "throw on" garment that STILL looks great and pulled together?!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteGreat look in a versatile color! You'll get a lot of wear out of this make for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mushy. You make some lovely skirts yourself.
DeleteIt looks great! I bet it's super comfy, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alexandra. Love your upcoming wardrobe plans.
DeleteOoooh Miss Faye - this is too cute! and a little on the sexy side! Watch out now!
ReplyDeleteThanks Terri, I've wanted this skirt for a long time. Thought it was about time to get to it.
DeleteGood choice! I would have selected pattern no. 1 too (if I were a smaller gal, hee hee). I like it on you too.
ReplyDeleteKeep sewing,
Lyric
Oh, Faye, I meant to share with you about the Make A Garment A Month Challenge". http://makeagarmentamonthchallenge.blogspot.com/; I am thinking you might enjoy the fun.
DeleteCheers,
Lyric
Thank you Lyric - what a pretty name. I took part in the 2013 MAGAM challenge, I think it was the later 5 or 6 months of the year. This year has been so hectic though that I thought I couldn't add to the plate. Thanks for mentioning it though. Sarah has don a wonderful job moderating the site.
DeleteThat is an awesome and such a great piece for your wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori. I'm envisioning this simple make in all kinds of scenarios - a tank and a jean jacket is one of them.
DeleteFaye, this is such a great skirt, love this look on you!
ReplyDeleteYea! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou may not get any blogging awards but you sure got a nice lot of comments on this perfect summer skirt. Your changes make this perfectly proportioned for your figure.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nancy. I was a little worried at first because I actually don't like garments that contain too much fabric. I had to decrease, try on, and then decrease some more to get it to my liking. I am happy with it.
ReplyDeleteIt's cute and it's fitting. You'll enjoy this maxi skirt. Faye, I can't get enough of them.
ReplyDeleteThank you DotDot!
DeleteThe skirt looks great. And Yay to project runway!
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt on you Faye!!! Perfect fit and that color will pair with many items!
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