...no matter how simple - I just love it when a plan comes together! What was the plan? Well back in early September Sheila of
Sheila-CTK did a post asking about our cardigan style preferences. She included this picture in that post
and - I fell in love with the skirt. No I didn't have this exact fabric, but it did start me thinking about a yard of fabric that I had left over from this dress that I made back in August when I started my fall sewing
and, I had enough to make a Missoni-esque pencil skirt - so that's just what I did. I decided to use
McCall's 6654 knit pencil skirt pattern that I tried last fall with good success. I underlined the pattern pieces (there were only two) by hand basting tricot down the center and the side seams to give the fabric a little more body. It took me two nights to hand stitch the pressed open side seams because I didn't want them flapping around and bunching up after washing.
And, despite the fact that it took me almost an ENTIRE WEEK, the skirts an easy make (two seams, elastic waist, and a hem. I wanted to play up the fabrics pretty turquoise stripe and was able to find the exact color in a twin set that I purchased during my NY visit my family vacation. About the only thing I purchased during my visit this time - yes I was frugal and it's a good thing because IMMEDIATELY after returning I had to buy an new HVAC UNIT.
Can you help me say YIKES! It will take a SERIOUS chunk out of the fabric budget for quite a number of months. Oh well, I thank God that I was able to get it installed and it's working like a charm. It's a lot to be thankful for after sleeping in a sauna for 6 nights. At least I got my turquoise twin set says my female reasoning.
I couldn't decide on the skirt length, but went ahead and put it at mid calf because you know I plan on wearing it with boots. I figure if this lengths not right - I can always cut if off shorter.
I have this same fabric in a different colorway and plan to make the skirt again. I'll wear it with a chocolate twin set that came in the mail yesterday from my sister Brenda. THANKS A WHOLE BUNCH BRENDA! I DO LOVE YOU SO! I may or may not wear this belted (or I might try a thinner belt) - I just wanted to see how it looked. What do you think, belt or not??? Thanks for the skirt inspiration Sheila - and BTW, my cardigan choice is a jewel neck...
