Saturday, 7 March 2015

FO: Maria Denmark Paula Skirt

 I bought the Maria Denmark Paula Pleated skirt pdf last year when it was on an offer.  I usually always go for an A line skirt so I thought a slightly fuller one would be a good change.  Then I never made it, due to lack of printer and lack of fabric.


An old friend (who I love very much if she's reading this) sent me some fine needlecord-ish fabric as a surprise Christmas present.  The fabric pattern reminds me of a magnified tweed or the old seat coverings on the tube and buses.
I decided to use the Maria Denmark pattern as the fabric is a light cord with enough drape to hold the pleats without being too rigid.  Once I found where I had saved the pdf (a challenge in itself) I printed it off.  It is a nice easy sew, the skirt has two main pieces with a side zip and a faced waistband.  Instructions are clear and instructions for a lined version are included but I decided to go with unlined.  I did add french seams though and I like the clean finish I now have.  I also did a ribbon hem which is my current favourite way to hem.  

 I like the fact that this slightly fuller than usual skirt gives me an opportunity to wear my shorter tops and cardigans.  I think it is just full enough, too full and I would feel too frumpy.

And to finish...it was a lovely windy day...this is a good skirt to blow in a breeze. :)
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11 comments:

  1. HoffiCoffi7 March 2015 at 20:19

    Cute skirt. I love the fabric. You have a lovely friend! :)

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    1. Minnado9 March 2015 at 02:49

      Thank you. She is a lovely friend - one I known since I was three! The fabric was from Ditto but may have all gone now as it was a bargain. :)

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  2. Tamsin7 March 2015 at 20:44

    Love that fabric!

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    1. Minnado9 March 2015 at 02:49

      Thank you - it feels nice too. Too bad I cannot swatch it over the internets so you can feel the weight and texture. x

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  3. charlotte9 March 2015 at 00:09

    such a great print! I too have saved pdfs only never to find them again, I think I am a paper pattern maker. Your skirt looks great.

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    1. Minnado9 March 2015 at 02:50

      I really need to organice my pdf patterns better...only have three though! x

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  4. Philippa9 March 2015 at 18:14

    It's very pretty. I can see it looking good with lots of different tops with that print xx

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  5. Zoe12 March 2015 at 07:25

    That fabric is amazing! What a lovely friend you have. Thanks for your comment on my Children's patterns post. If you would like to borrow some copies of Ottobre kids mags, please email me your address, I'd be more than happy to send them to you xxx

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  6. Anonymous13 March 2015 at 02:51

    What a cool print! It seems like it will go really well with the colors you like to wear!

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  7. Alessa14 March 2015 at 23:29

    Very pretty! I love the fabric and the pleats look really nice. :)

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  8. Alessa14 March 2015 at 23:29

    Very pretty! I love the fabric and the pleats look really nice. :)

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