Ha,
Sonja and
Tamsin...you were right! It was
Vogue 1247 shown in the previous post. It's that binding, isn't it? A true clue.
I don't often buy patterns but I did buy this after seeing Solvi's red version
here. Also check out Winnie's skirt
here. I made my first version just over a year ago in thrifted green cord and I like it but always had it in mind I would like to make it in denim. So those sewing deities aligned when I went to visit a scrapstore. Imagine my glee when I found they sell end of roll fabrics. I bought 3.75 metres of denim for £9. It was literally the end of the roll. Tee hee. Sadly the people I was with had no idea of the price of denim fabric, but I hope you can be happy with me!
When cutting out, I added a couple of inches in length as this skirt sews up short and there is only so much middle aged leg I am willing to flash.
The pattern calls for a lot of binding of seams. I used gingham binding that the
lovely Jessica sent me in a parcel.
I love the simplicity of this skirt, it provides a basic that I can wear with lots of different things and is robust enough for the toils and turmoils of daily life.
Plus, regular readers know of my pocket love, and this skirt has two great pockets. Ideal for hiding keys, phone and choking hazards from RG.
I made the pocket inners from some John Kaldor fabric from my mum's house. I only have about a fat quarter of this so I am using it for linings and facings.
Cute!!!!! This looks so practical and easy to wear. I really need to try it! The denim looks great. Glad you were able to get a good deal on it!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think you would sew up this skirt in no time! And it is very wearable :) x
DeleteYour new skirt is perfect! It will look good with everything, and the denim was a true bargain. I'm always looking out for finds like that. I have this pattern as well, I bought it for the top really but seeing your skirt I might make it in the winter (I am too scared to attempt the top still as it has all those converging French seams).
ReplyDeleteThank you. I want to try the top but am saving it for the right fabric! I think it needs something drapery, maybe a viscose or silk type....the skirt is really straightforward and I think you would like wearing it . I recommend looking for a shropshire near you! X
DeleteDamn predictive text. I mean scrap store, not shropshire!
DeleteYeah! I love this. It looks versatile and fun :)
ReplyDeleteI love how denim goes with practically any colour! Yay for colourful tights/leggings! And congrats on your fabric steal, the skirt looks great! I've totally admired the pockets on that pattern since I first saw it, so practical, but still kinda different... :)
ReplyDeleteI love a skirt with pockets and especially when there's a flash of another fabric in them! Very jealous!
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